Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists

Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists
Author: Ruth A. Werner
Publisher: LWW
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Diagnosis
ISBN: 9780781750943

Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists is a quick reference for practicing massage therapists who need to make on-the-spot decisions on the applicability of their work when pathologies are present. The book covers a variety of conditions, listed alphabetically, and presents the following information on each condition: a brief definition and description, with associated diseases indicated in bold; a list of signs and symptoms; a description of common treatment options, particularly those that might influence choices about massage; a list of frequently recommended medications, which can be further explored in Drug Handbook for Massage Therapists; and a discussion of massage considerations, including risks, benefits, and advice for practitioners. A companion Website will offer the searchable full text online.

Pathology A to Z

Pathology A to Z
Author: Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1999-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781740982

Focused on pathology needs for massage therapists, this reference is organized alphabetically according to diseases. It covers over 400 conditions likely encountered by massage therapists, and provides descriptions followed by Cause, Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Caution and Recommendations to Therapists. Features include marginal notes providing more information on the topic presented, color illustrations showing some common skin conditions, a section on strategies for prevention of infection, and for safe practice, and coverage of side effects of common drugs. Also available packaged with a CD-ROM. Published by VanPub Books in 1999.

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology
Author: Ruth A. Werner
Publisher: Lippincott Raven
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2002
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

This essential tool teaches you how the human body works when it is healthy ; how it works in the context of disease and dysfunction ; and how massage may or may not fit into the healing process of a wide variety of specific disease and conditions you are likely to encounter in your practice. It provides a thorough examination of each condition, including: demographic, definition, etiology, signs and symptoms, common treatment options, and applicability of massage.

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology
Author: Ruth A. Werner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1998
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.

Pathology Handbook for Massage Therapy

Pathology Handbook for Massage Therapy
Author: Anne P. Stich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2021-05-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781636923581

- From student to seasoned massage therapist, this Pathology Handbook is a must! - Not sure what you are looking at? You'll see lots of photos and examples of skin findings. - Coverage of your expertise: skin, muscle, joints, lymphatics, circulation, and more - Fast review of basic anatomy and physiology - Quick look tables on contraindications for massage - Quick look at medications - Basic medical terms and full glossary - A highly inclusive Massage Therapy Intake form

Drug Handbook for Massage Therapists

Drug Handbook for Massage Therapists
Author: Jean M. Wible
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Chemotherapy
ISBN: 9781496301932

Designed for quick reference, this first-of-its-kind handbook instantly answers the massage therapist's questions about any drug a client may be taking, including how the drug may affect the application of massage, which cautions and contraindications may exist, and which changes in the massage session may be required for a client taking the drug. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and each drug entry includes pronunciation; brand names; effects on the body; diseases, disorders, and symptoms the drug treats; possible side effects; onset-peak-duration table; and massage considerations.

Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions

Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions
Author: Thomas Hendrickson
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2020-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284209903

This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential manual for clinical massage therapy, it contains brief descriptions of rationale behind orthopedic massage, mechanisms of injury to and repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. The Second Edition also includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.

Massage Notes

Massage Notes
Author: Ginger Castle
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2013-07-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803640595

Identifying the information essential to creating an effective client-specific treatment plan has never been easier. This handy resource focuses on assessment as an indispensable tool for massage therapists. With a clear-and-concise writing style, it presents the signs and symptoms associated with the conditions you are most likely to encounter in practice in one easy-to-use reference. Step by step, the author guides you from assessment to treatment, while emphasizing that the role of the massage therapist is not to diagnose a client. Illustrations of the major muscles, trigger points, and pain referral patterns, and charts of common signs and symptoms along with suggested assessments clarify complex concepts.