Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology : A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels

Name: Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology : A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels
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ISBN: 9780683302103

ISBN-10: 0683302108

ISBN-13: 9780683302103

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Authors: Ruth Werner, Ben E. Benjamin

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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…

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List price: $41.95
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 489
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English

Ben E. Benjaminearned his Ph.D. in sports medicine and education, and is the founder of the Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts. He has been in private practice for more than 40 years and teaches extensively throughout the country on topics related to orthopedic massage and communication skills.

Dedication	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Reviewer Acknowledgments	p. xi
How To Use This Book	p. xiii
Color Plates	p. xxi
Integumentary System Conditions	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Contagious Skin Disorders	p. 4
Boils	p. 4
Erysipelas	p. 6
Fungal Infections	p. 7
Herpes Simplex	p. 10
Impetigo	p. 12
Lice and Mites	p. 13
Warts	p. 17
Noncontagious Inflammatory Skin Disorders	p. 19
Acne	p. 19
Dermatitis/Eczema	p. 21
Hives	p. 24
Neoplastic Skin Disorders	p. 25
Moles	p. 25
Psoriasis	p. 26
Skin Cancer	p. 28
Skin Injuries	p. 34
Burns	p. 34
Decubitus Ulcers	p. 36
Open Wounds and Sores	p. 38
Scar Tissue	p. 38
Other Skin Conditions	p. 39
Ichthyosis	p. 39
Musculoskeletal System Conditions	p. 43
Introduction	p. 43
Muscular Disorders	p. 49
Contractures	p. 49
Fibromyalgia	p. 50
Myositis Ossificans	p. 54
Shin Splints	p. 55
Spasms, Cramps	p. 57
Strains	p. 59
Bone Disorders	p. 60
Fractures	p. 60
Osteoporosis	p. 62
Paget's Disease	p. 65
Postural Deviations	p. 67
Joint Disorders	p. 69
Ankylosing Spondylitis	p. 69
Chondromalacial/Patellofemoral Syndrome	p. 71
Dislocations	p. 72
Gout	p. 74
Osteoarthritis	p. 77
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 80
Septic Arthritis	p. 83
Spondylosis	p. 84
Sprains	p. 87
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders	p. 89
Other Connective Tissue Disorders	p. 92
Baker's Cysts	p. 92
Bunions	p. 94
Bursitis	p. 95
Dupuytren's Contracture	p. 97
Ganglion Cysts	p. 98
Hernia	p. 99
Pes Planus	p. 101
Plantar Fasciitis	p. 102
Tendinitis	p. 103
Tenosynovitis	p. 104
Torticollis	p. 106
Whiplash	p. 108
Neuromuscular Disorders	p. 111
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	p. 111
Herniated Disc	p. 114
Sciatica	p. 118
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	p. 120
Nervous System Conditions	p. 129
Introduction	p. 129
Chronic Degenerative Disorders	p. 133
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	p. 133
Chorea	p. 134
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 135
Parkinson's Disease	p. 139
Peripheral Neuropathy	p. 142
Infectious Disorders	p. 143
Encephalitis	p. 143
Herpes Zoster	p. 144
Meningitis	p. 146
Polio	p. 148
Post Polio Syndrome	p. 150
Nervous System Injuries	p. 151
Bell's Palsy	p. 151
Headaches	p. 153
Hyperesthesia	p. 156
Neuritis	p. 157
Spinal Cord Injury	p. 158
Stroke	p. 161
Trigeminal Neuralgia	p. 164
Other Nervous System Disorders	p. 166
Seizure Disorders	p. 166
Circulatory System Conditions	p. 173
Introduction	p. 173
Blood Disorders	p. 178
Anemia	p. 178
Embolism or Thrombus	p. 182
Hemophilia	p. 184
Hematoma	p. 186
Thrombophlebitis or Deep Vein Thrombosis	p. 187
Vascular Disorders	p. 190
Aneurysm	p. 190
Atherosclerosis	p. 193
Hypertension	p. 199
Raynaud's Syndrome	p. 202
Varicose Veins	p. 204
Heart Conditions	p. 206
Heart Attack	p. 206
Other Circulatory Conditions	p. 210
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 210
Lymph and Immune System Conditions	p. 219
Lymph System Introduction	p. 219
Immune System Introduction	p. 221
Lymph System Conditions	p. 224
Edema	p. 224
Hodgkin's Disease	p. 225
Lymphangitis	p. 227
Immune System Conditions	p. 229
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 229
Fever	p. 232
HIV/AIDS	p. 233
Inflammation	p. 237
Lupus	p. 241
Respiratory System Conditions	p. 247
Introduction	p. 247
Infectious Respiratory Disorders	p. 249
Common Cold	p. 249
Influenza	p. 251
Pneumonia	p. 252
Sinusitis	p. 255
Tuberculosis	p. 257
Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders	p. 259
Asthma	p. 259
COPD/Emphysema	p. 262
Other Respiratory Disorders	p. 266
Lung Cancer	p. 266
Digestive System Conditions	p. 273
Introduction	p. 273
Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine	p. 276
Gastroenteritis	p. 276
Ulcers	p. 278
Disorders of the Large Intestine	p. 280
Appendicitis	p. 280
Colon Cancer	p. 282
Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis	p. 285
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	p. 288
Ulcerative Colitis	p. 290
Disorders of the Accessory Organs	p. 291
Cirrhosis	p. 291
Gallstones	p. 294
Hepatitis	p. 296
Jaundice	p. 299
Liver, Enlarged	p. 300
Other Digestive System Conditions	p. 301
Peritonitis	p. 301
Urinary System Conditions	p. 307
Introduction	p. 307
Kidney Disorders	p. 309
Glomerulonephritis	p. 309
Kidney Stones	p. 310
Pyelonephritis	p. 313
Renal Failure	p. 314
Bladder and Urinary Tract Disorders	p. 317
Interstitial Cystitis	p. 317
Urinary Tract Infection	p. 318
Reproductive System Conditions	p. 323
Introduction	p. 323
Disorders of the Uterus	p. 325
Abortion, Spontaneous and Elective	p. 325
Dysmenorrhea	p. 326
Endometriosis	p. 328
Fibroid Tumors	p. 330
Disorders of Other Reproductive Structures	p. 332
Breast Cancer	p. 332
Ovarian Cancer	p. 338
Ovarian Cysts	p. 341
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System	p. 344
Prostate Cancer	p. 344
Other Reproductive System Conditions	p. 346
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	p. 346
Pregnancy	p. 347
Miscellaneous Conditions	p. 355
Alcoholism	p. 356
Cancer, General	p. 358
Cysts	p. 362
Edema Due to Inactivity	p. 363
Fatigue	p. 364
Insomnia	p. 365
Postoperative Situations	p. 367
Substance Abuse	p. 368
Taking a Client History	p. 373
Hygienic Methods for Massage Therapists	p. 383
Endangerments	p. 389
Chapter Objectives and Chapter Review Answers	p. 401
Quick Reference Charts	p. 433
Glossary of Terms	p. 461
Illustration Credits	p. 469
Index	p. 475
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