Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: a Decision Tree Approach (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)

Name: Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: a Decision Tree Approach (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)
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ISBN: 9780781769228

ISBN-10: 0781769221

ISBN-13: 9780781769228

Edition: 2011

Authors: Tracy Walton

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Ideal as a textbook for decision making and a quick reference for managing common medical conditions in massage practice, this book explains important information about various medical conditions and how to adapt massage to each condition. The central tool of the book is the Decision Tree: a simple flowchart diagram that illustrates the interface of massage and disease. A Decision Tree is included for each of the 62 conditions discussed in the book, with massage considerations listed for numerous additional conditions in brief. Also unique to this text are questions therapists can ask clients during the interview process to help the therapist understand not just the medical condition, but…

Book details

List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 9/7/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.464
Language: English




Foundations



The Decision Tree



The Elements of Massage Therapy



Principles of Massage Contraindications



Interviewing, Decision Making, and Charting



Communicating with the Client's Physician



Massage Research in Massage Practice



Conditions



Skin Conditions



Muscle and Soft Tissue Conditions



Skeletal System Conditions



Nervous System Conditions



Cardiovascular System Conditions



Blood Conditions



Immune and Lymphatic System Conditions



Respiratory System Conditions



Gastrointestinal Conditions



Liver Conditions



Endocrine System Conditions



Urinary System Conditions



Reproductive System Conditions



Special Considerations



Cancer



Medical Treatments


Glossary


Index