Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists - E-Book: Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists - E-Book

by Mosby, Sandy Fritz MS, BCTMB, CMBE (Editor)

Overview

Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients.

• A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables.
• The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work.
• User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need.

• Muscle illustrations and an updated muscle chart provide quick reminders of muscle locations and actions to assist in assessment and treatment planning.
• The latest nutritional information, with a chart of vitamins and minerals, helps you keep track of patients’ nutritional intake.
• An updated section on body mechanics with numerous color photos demonstrates correct positioning and posture to perform various strokes and techniques for more effective practice.
• Updated content on pharmacology and medication helps you provide safe and effective massage with information on the most commonly used medications and their effects on pain sensation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323087681
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	11/25/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	879,014
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Sandy is a nationally certified massage therapist. She earned her master’s degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michigan University in 1998. She is affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association, American Massage. Professionals Association, and Advisory Board for International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. She has also been in private practice for almost 30 years, has developed a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

Anatomy

1. Systems and Organs

2. Functions of ANS

3. Joint Movements

4. ROM

5. Muscles


Safety and Precautions

6. Standard Precautions

7. Endangerment Sites


Massage Application

8. Licensing, Certification, Scope of Practice

9. Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

10. Body Mechanics

11. Draping Suggestions

12. Outcome Massage Sequence

13. Quality of Touch

14. Adapting During Massage Based on Safety and Outcomes

15. Hydrotherapy

16. Lymphatic Drain and Blood Circulation

17. Common Trigger Points

18. Connective Tissue

19. Chakra, Color, Music Therapy

20. Meridians

21. Reflexology

22. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing

23. Development of Treatment Plan

24. Abdominal Massage


Documentation

25. Taking a Health History

26. Treatment Plan Form

27. SOAP Notes

28. Common Abbreviations

29. Common Word Roots

30. Common Prefixes

31. Common Suffixes


Assessment, Pain, and Pathology

32. Palpation Assessment

33. Posture Assessment

34. Muscle Testing Assessment

35. Joint vs Soft Tissue Assessment

36. Referred Pain

37. Pain Assessment Factors

38. Pain Rating Scales

39. Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema to Determine Appropriateness for Lymphatic Drain

40. Characteristics of Headaches

41. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage

42. Disorders Related to Chronic Inflammation

43. Skin Pathologies

44. Common Stress Responses

45. Common Drugs by Class

46. Common Herbal Supplements

47. Functions and Sources of Vitamins

48. Functions and Sources of Selected Minerals


Tools

49. Basic Life Support

50. Heart Attack Warning Signs

51. English-Spanish Translation Guide

52. Sign Language Chart

53. Research Vocabulary

54. Glossary