Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
- 8th Edition - May 28, 2024
- Latest edition
- Authors: Sandy Fritz, Luke Allen Fritz
- Language: English
**2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamenta… Read more
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Description
Description
**2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online "how-to" videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online "how-to" videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage includes all of the fundamentals of therapeutic massage, including massage techniques, equipment and supplies, wellness, working with special populations, and business considerations
- Step-by-step, full-color photographs demonstrate massage protocols and techniques by body area
- Competency-based approach helps you prepare for and pass licensing and certification exams, including the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)
- Information on massage in various health care settings provides the information needed to create a massage setting in different types of environments
- Case studies offer practice with clinical reasoning and prepare you to address conditions commonly encountered in professional practice
- Multiple-choice review questions in each chapter help you recall facts and use critical thinking to apply the material, with answers and rationales provided on the Evolve website
- Resources on the Evolve website include three hours of video showing manipulation techniques, body mechanics, positioning and draping, and more — with each clip narrated and performed by author Sandy Fritz — as well as scientific animations, anatomy labeling exercises, review questions for licensing exams, and MBLEx practice exams
Table of contents
Table of contents
UNIT I PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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
UNIT II FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE BENEFIT
5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice
6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage
7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety
UNIT III THE MASSAGE PROCESS
8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics
9. Preparation for Massage
10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques
11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan
UNIT IV BEYOND THE BASICS
12. Complementary Bodywork Systems
13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings
14. Adaptive Massage
15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education
16. Case Studies
Appendices
A. Pathology and Indications and Contraindications to Massage
B. Muscle Quick Reference Guide
C. Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims
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
UNIT II FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE BENEFIT
5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice
6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage
7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety
UNIT III THE MASSAGE PROCESS
8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics
9. Preparation for Massage
10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques
11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan
UNIT IV BEYOND THE BASICS
12. Complementary Bodywork Systems
13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings
14. Adaptive Massage
15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education
16. Case Studies
Appendices
A. Pathology and Indications and Contraindications to Massage
B. Muscle Quick Reference Guide
C. Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: September 4, 2024
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Sandy Fritz
Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Sandy is a nationally certified massage therapist. She earned her master’s degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michigan University in 1998. She is affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association, American Massage. Professionals Association, and Advisory Board for International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. She has also been in private practice for almost 30 years, has developed a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.
Affiliations and expertise
Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USALF
Luke Allen Fritz
Luke Allen Fritz, LMT is co-owner of and instructor at the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage where he also received his degree in Massage Therapy. Luke also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.
Affiliations and expertise
Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA