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Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

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ISBN-10: 0323048617

ISBN-13: 9780323048613

Edition: 4th 2008

Authors: Sandy Fritz, W. Randy Snyder

List price: $78.95
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With thorough coverage of the knowledge you need to practice, MOSBY'S FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of massage and the latest therapeutic modalities and equipment, as well as important practice management topics such as ethics, legal issues, and best business practices. Focused on clinical reasoning and competency-based outcomes, this new edition includes two companion DVDs with over three hours of video on techniques, body mechanics, case studies, and more, plus anatomy and physiology animations that demonstrate concepts from the book. Expert author, Sandy Fritz, shares her years of expertise and provides you with an…    
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Book details

List price: $78.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 4/22/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.784
Language: English

Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Also in private practice for almost 30 years, Sandy works with a diverse clientele, dealing with everything from stress management massage to physician-referred rehabilitative care upon physician referral. She has developed and supervises a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. She also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation for individual athletes, primarily in golf, football, basketball, and baseball. In addition to being published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Sandy is a…    

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Applications of Touch
Professionalism and Legal Issues
Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping
The Scientific Art of Therapeutic Massage
Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage
Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety
Body Mechanics
Preparation for Massage
Massage Manipulations and Techniques
Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care Plan
Complementary Bodywork Systems
Career Tracks and Special Populations
Wellness Education
Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage
Integration
Case Studies
Final Word
Works Consulted
Glossary
Appendices
Indications and Contraindications to Massage
Skin Pathology
Common Medications and Possible Implications for Massage