Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage 5/e

For success in practice, Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 5th Edition provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of massage therapy. Expert author Sandy Fritz shares her wealth of clinical expertise, keeping a consistent focus on clinical reasoning with an increased emphasis on competency-based outcomes. In addition to teaching you how to skillfully apply massage techniques, this text also covers important practice management topics such as ethics, legal issues, sanitation, hygiene, business practices, and professional development. Two DVDs bound in the book provide over three hours of video on techniques, body mechanics, case studies, and more, plus anatomy and physiology animations. Log in to the companion Evolve website for interactive games and learning exercises.

New to this edition

* Completely updated content keeps you current with the latest information needed to pass your exams and succeed in practice.

* NEW! Foot in the Door feature throughout the text outlines the professional traits valued by prospective employers.

* Available as a Pageburst digital textbook with additional interactive learning tools and electronic assets. Sold separately.

By Sandy Fritz, BS, MS, NCTMB, Director, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage, Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Table of Contents:

1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession

2. Ethics, Professionalism and Legal Issues

3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage

4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping

5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice

6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage

7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety

8. Body Mechanics

9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning and Draping

10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques

11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan

12. Complementary Bodywork Systems

13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings

14. Adaptive Massage

15. Wellness Education

16. Case Studies

Appendix A. Indications and Contraindications to Massage

Appendix B. Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders

Appendix C. Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist