Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-323-76521-3 (ISBN)
Coverage of more than 300 pathologies provides students with ample information without being overwhelming.
More than 500 full-color photographs help students recognize common diseases and conditions.
Case studies in each chapter encourage students to apply their knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills.
UNIQUE! Hospital-Based Massage chapter covers different protocols needed for massage therapists working in institutionalized care settings and provides useful information about working with clients who are medically fragile or in hospice care.
User-friendly, comprehensive format makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, a systems overview that includes the aging process, and pathologies that feature descriptions, etiologies, signs and symptoms, current treatment measures including medications in bold-italics for easy identification, and massage modifications.
UPDATED! Refreshed artwork throughout the book visually reinforces key concepts and techniques.
UPDATED! Information on the biopsychosocial model, transmission-based precautions, and disinfection procedures for today's massage practice.
UPDATED! Inclusion of sleep disorders, opioids, and CBD use by clients, and their massage considerations.
UPDATED! Addition of evidence-based protocols for scar tissue, constipation, hypoglycemia, and more.
UPDATED! Detailed information on how to work with clients after surgery, who have a colostomy, amputations, or who are on dialysis.
UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed and revised pathologies feature current research findings and reflect what students will encounter in today's massage therapy practice, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.
Susan G. Salvo is a massage therapist with more than 30 years of experience. As an author, Susan has written best-selling massage textbooks and created online courses and instructional videos. She has a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology and is enthusiastic about bringing 21st century resources into the classroom. She has also participated within the professional MT community, notably as a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK) Project. In 2011, Susan was named Teacher of the Year during the World Massage Therapy Festival. She holds memberships in several prestigious associations and societies and is very passionate about massage therapy and massage education.
1. Introduction to Pathology and Infection Control
2. Treatment Planning: Intake, Consent, and Documentation
3. Pharmacology and Massage Therapy
4. Dermatologic Pathologies
5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies
6. Neurologic Pathologies
7. Endocrine Pathologies
8. Cardiovascular Pathologies
9. Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies
10. Respiratory Pathologies
11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies
12. Urinary Pathologies
13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
14. Oncology Massage
15. Mental Disorders
16. Geriatric Massage
17. Hospital-based Massage Therapy
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.12.2021 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Approx. 575 illustrations (530 in full color); Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | St Louis |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 1360 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde |
| Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-76521-1 / 0323765211 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-76521-3 / 9780323765213 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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