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Massage Therapy
Principles and Practice
- 7th Edition - October 28, 2022
- Author: Susan G. Salvo
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 8 1 5 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 1 2 0 - 3
Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Ma… Read more
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Request a sales quoteTrust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.
- Simple, straightforward coverage is written in a clear, approachable manner to strengthen student comprehension.
- UNIQUE! Combined anatomy and physiology and fundamentals material make this a streamlined solution — one book to buy, one book to carry, one complete resource to reference.
- Certification Practice Exam mimics the major certification exams and provides excellent practice for board review.
- Critical thinking questions at the end of the chapters help students develop clinical reasoning skills.
- Robust art program enhances understanding and comprehension of each topic presented through a mixture of high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs.
Massage therapy students, 16,555 annual enrollment
• 13,723 students in public, non-profit institutions
• 2,832 students in private, for-profit institutions
(IPEDS 2017)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contributors and Reviewers
- Preface
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- Unit One. Foundations for Practice, Complementary and Integrative Methods, and Business Practices
- 1. History of massage: Prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies, organizations, and associations
- Introduction
- Prehistoric times
- Ancient world
- Middle ages
- European Renaissance
- Modern era
- Professional societies, organizations, and associations
- The future of massage
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 2. The therapeutic relationship: Ethics, cultural competencies, and boundaries
- Introduction
- Ethics and professionalism
- Therapeutic relationships
- Cultural competency
- Professional boundaries
- Dual relationships
- Making professional decisions
- Sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 3. Tools of the trade: Tables, accessories, linens, lubricants, aromatherapy, essential oils, and the massage environment
- Introduction
- Massage tables
- Massage table features
- Table fabric
- Massage table accessories
- Massage linens
- Massage lubricants
- Aromatherpy and essential oils
- The massage environment
- Evolve resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 4. Career longevity: Wellness, wellbeing, and self-care
- Introduction
- Wellness and biopsychosocial models
- Physical wellness
- Occupational wellness
- Intellectual wellness
- Emotional wellness
- Social wellness
- Spiritual wellness
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 5. Evidence-informed practice and research literacy
- Introduction
- Evidence-informed practice
- Research literacy and research
- Practitioner expertise
- Client preferences
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 6. Massage therapy research
- Introduction
- The massage research agenda
- Massage effects on the musculoskeletal system
- Massage effects on the cardiovascular system
- Massage effects on the lymphatic system and immunity
- Massage effects on connective tissues
- Massage effects on skin
- Massage effects on the nervous system
- Massage effects on the endocrine system
- Massage effects on other body systems and internal organs
- Massage and neuropsychological effects
- Massage and whole-body effects
- Massage for specific conditions and outcomes
- Massage education research
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 7. Body mechanics, client positioning, and draping
- Introduction
- Body mechanics: Preparation, foot stances, and application principles
- Client positioning
- Draping
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 8. Massage techniques, mobilizations, stretches, endangerment sites, and contraindications
- Introduction
- Types of massage
- Massage technique terminology and characteristics
- Massage contraindications
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Friction
- Compression
- Tapotement
- Vibration
- Passive range of motion: Mobilizations and stretching
- Neck
- Wrists and hands
- Shoulders
- Spine
- Hips and knees
- Ankles and feet
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 9. Concepts of disease, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, disinfection procedures, and emergency preparedness
- Introduction
- Introduction to disease: Vocabulary
- Types of diseases and disorders
- Chain of infection: The process of disease transmission
- Precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents: Standard and transmission-based precautions
- Disinfecting procedures for surfaces, objects, and laundry
- Emergency preparedness
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 10. Professional standards: Scope of practice, standards of care, assessments, documentation, informed consent, treatment planning, and referrals
- Introduction
- Scope of practice and standard of care
- Assessment and documentation
- Intake form
- The client interview
- Consent form
- Treatment planning
- Treatment plan documentation formats
- Referring clients to their healthcare providers for medical evaluation
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 11. Special populations: Massage for pregnant and postpartum clients, infants, children, adolescents, aging adults, and those with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments
- Introduction
- Pregnancy massage
- Massage during the first trimester
- Massage during the second trimester
- Massage during the third trimester
- Massage, childbirth, and the postpartum period
- Infant massage
- Child and adolescent massage
- Aging adults: Geriatric massage
- Clients with visual impairments
- Clients with hearing impairments
- Clients with mobility impairments
- The duty to protect: Mandatory reporting
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 12. Hydrotherapy: Clinical applications, spa applications, and spa procedures
- Introduction
- Water: Physical properties
- Clinical cryotherapy
- Clinical thermotherapy
- Spa: Introduction
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 13. Foot reflexology: Principles and practice
- Introduction
- Map of the body: Zones, landmarks, and reflex points
- Basic techniques
- Treatment guidelines
- Foot reflexology session
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 14. Clinical massage: Pain theories and pain management, clinical assessments, and clinical application methods
- Introduction
- Pain
- Clinical assessments
- Sports massage and working with athletes
- Clinical massage: Application methods
- Hospital-based massage therapy
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 15. Seated massage: Principles and practice
- Introduction
- Buying a massage chair
- Preseated massage procedures
- Seated massage routine
- Postseated massage procedures
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 16. Asian bodywork therapy: Shiatsu, thai massage, and ayurvedic principles
- Introduction
- Asian bodywork therapy
- Assessing energetic imbalances
- Shiatsu and Zen Shiatsu
- Thai massage
- Ayurveda
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 17. Business practices: Getting started, marketing, professional development, accounting, and planning
- Introduction
- Getting started
- Business practices
- Marketing
- Professional development and business resources
- Accounting
- Business plan
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Unit Two. Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
- 18. Introduction to the human body: Medical terminology, cells, tissues, and body compass
- Introduction
- Medical terminology
- Levels of organization
- Cells and cellular processes
- Tissues
- Membranes
- Body compass: Anatomic position, planes, directional terms, body cavities, and body regions
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- Bibliography
- 19. Skeletal system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Bone cells, bone tissue, ossification, bone growth, and bone remodeling
- Classification of bones by shape and size
- Long bone anatomy
- Divisions of the skeleton
- Joints
- Synovial joint anatomy
- Types of synovial joints
- Types of synovial joint movement
- Skeletal pathologies, disorders, and injuries
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 20. Muscular system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Muscle fibers, connective tissues, and skeletal muscles
- Muscle contraction
- Classifying muscles by levers, shapes, actions, and joints
- Muscular pathologies, disorders, and injuries
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 21. Kinesiology
- Introduction
- Bones and bony markings
- Lesson One: Bones and joints of the upper extremity
- Lesson Two: Bones and joints of the lower extremity
- Lesson Three: Bones and joints of the axial skeleton
- Skeletal muscles
- Lesson Four: Muscles of scapular movement
- Lesson Four review: Muscles of scapular movement
- Lesson Five: Muscles of shoulder joint movement
- Lesson Five review: Muscles of shoulder joint movement
- Lesson Six: Muscles of elbow and radioulnar joint movement
- Lesson Six review: Muscles of elbow and radioulnar joint movement
- Lesson Seven: Muscles of wrist and hand movement
- Lesson Seven review: Muscles of wrist and hand movement
- Lesson Eight: Muscles of hip and knee movement
- Lesson Eight review: Muscles of hip movement
- Lesson Eight review: Muscles of knee movement
- Lesson Nine: Muscles of ankle and foot movement
- Lesson Nine review: Muscles of ankle and foot movement
- Lesson Ten: Muscles of neck and facial movement
- Lesson Ten review: Muscles of mandibular movement
- Lesson Ten review: Muscles of head and neck movement
- Lesson Eleven: Muscles of trunk and vertebral column movement
- Lesson Eleven review: Muscles of trunk and vertebral movement
- Lesson Twelve: Muscles of respiration
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- 22. Integumentary system, pathologies, conditions, and injuries
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous layer
- Skin color
- Hair
- Nails
- Skin glands
- Thermoregulation
- Skin receptors
- Dermatologic pathologies, conditions, and injuries
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 23. Nervous system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Organization of the nervous system
- Neurons, neurotransmitters, reflexes, reflex arcs, and neuroglia
- Nerve impulses, synapses, and synaptic transmission
- Central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Senses and their receptors
- Neurologic pathologies and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 24. Endocrine system and pathologies
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Hormones and hormonal regulation
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary gland
- Pineal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreas
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Organs possessing endocrine cells
- Endocrine pathologies
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 25. Reproductive system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Male reproductive system
- Female reproductive system
- Sexual intercourse and fertilization
- Pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation
- Reproductive pathologies, conditions, and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 26. Cardiovascular system, pathologies, and disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Blood
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Paths of blood circulation
- Cardiovascular pathologies and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 27. Lymphatic system, pathologies, and conditions
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Lymph, lymphatics, and lymphatic movement
- Lymphocytes and lymphatic organs
- Resistance to disease
- Lymphatic pathologies and conditions
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 28. Respiratory system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Upper respiratory tract
- The lower respiratory tract
- Breathing
- Respiration
- Reflexes that breathing patterns
- Respiratory pathologies, conditions, and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 29. Digestive system, pathologies, dysfunctions, and disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Oral cavity
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Accessory organs and glands
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Gastrointestinal pathologies, dysfunctions, and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- 30. Urinary system, pathologies, and disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
- Urine formation
- Urine and urination
- Body fluids and fluid balance
- Urinary pathologies and disorders
- E-resources
- Review and apply your knowledge
- References
- Bibliography
- Abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols
- Glossary
- Biography index
- Index
- No. of pages: 848
- Language: English
- Edition: 7
- Published: October 28, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323878159
- eBook ISBN: 9780323881203
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Susan G. Salvo
Susan G. Salvo is a massage therapist with more than 30 years of experience. As an author, Susan has written best-selling massage textbooks and created online courses and instructional videos. She has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology and is enthusiastic about bringing 21st century resources into the classroom. She has also participated within the professional MT community, notably as a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK) Project. In 2011, Susan was named Teacher of the Year during the World Massage Therapy Festival. She holds memberships in several prestigious associations and societies and is very passionate about massage therapy and massage education.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Education and Instructor at Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy