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Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals
- 5th Edition - November 26, 2021
- Author: Susan G. Salvo
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 5 2 1 - 3
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Request a sales quoteGet complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5th Edition provides concise pathology information, along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. Written by massage therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.
- Coverage of more than 300 pathologies provides students with ample information without being overwhelming.
- More than 500 full-color photographs help students recognize common diseases and conditions.
- Case studies in each chapter encourage students to apply their knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills.
- UNIQUE! Hospital-Based Massage chapter covers different protocols needed for massage therapists working in institutionalized care settings and provides useful information about working with clients who are medically fragile or in hospice care.
- User-friendly, comprehensive format makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, a systems overview that includes the aging process, and pathologies that feature descriptions, etiologies, signs and symptoms, current treatment measures including medications in bold-italics for easy identification, and massage modifications.
- Massage therapy students
- Approximately 300 massage therapy programs accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
- 31,794 estimated annual enrollment
- Massage therapy practitioners
- Approximately 160,300 practitioners in 2016
Estimated 202,400 practitioners by 2026
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contributors and Reviewers
- Preface
- 1. Concepts of Health and Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures
- Introduction
- Concepts of Health
- Concepts of Disease
- 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
- Evolve Resources
- 2. Assessment and Documentation: Client Intake, Consent, and Treatment Planning
- Introduction
- Scope of Practice and Standard of Care
- Assessment and Documentation
- Intake Form
- Consent Form
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment Plan Formats
- Referring Clients to their Healthcare Providers for Medical Evaluation
- Evolve Resources
- 3. Pharmacology and Medications
- Introduction
- Drugs and Drug Effects
- Drug Distribution: Prescription, Over-The-Counter, And Behind-The-Counter Drugs
- Medications and Treatment Planning
- Routes of Administration
- Medications to Manage Pain and Inflammation
- Medications to Manage Diabetes
- Medications to Manage Cardiovascular Disease
- Medications to Manage Respiratory Disorders
- Medications To Manage Mood Disorders
- Gonadal Hormones
- Evolve Resources
- 4. Dermatologic Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries
- Integumentary System Review
- Skin Lesions
- Bacterial Skin Infections
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Viral Skin Infections
- Inflammatory and Other Skin Conditions
- Lice and Scabies Infestations
- Skin Injuries
- Skin Cancers
- Skin Pigmentation Disorders and Conditions
- Evolve Resources
- 5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
- Skeletal System Review
- Muscular System Review
- Musculoskeletal Pathologies and Disorders
- Spinal Deviations
- Joint Disorders
- Arthritis
- Traumatic and Repetitive Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Evolve Resources
- 6. Neurologic Pathologies and Disorders
- Nervous System Review
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Neurovascular Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Evolve Resources
- 7. Endocrine Pathologies
- Endocrine System Review
- Diseases of the Pituitary
- Diseases of the Thyroid
- Diseases of the Parathyroids
- Diseases of the Adrenal Cortex
- Diseases of the Pancreas—Diabetes Mellitus
- Evolve Resources
- 8. Cardiovascular Pathologies and Disorders
- Cardiovascular System Review
- Diseases and Disorders of Blood
- Diseases and Disorders of the Heart
- Diseases and Disorders of the Arteries
- Diseases and Disorders of the Veins
- Evolve Resources
- 9. Lymphatic/Immune Pathologies and Conditions
- Lymphatic System Review
- Pathologies and Conditions of the Lymphatic System
- Pathologies and Conditions of Immunity
- Evolve Resources
- 10. Respiratory Pathologies, Disorders, and Conditions
- Respiratory System Review
- Upper Respiratory Tract Conditions
- Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
- Vascular Disorders
- Immune Disorders
- Evolve Resources
- 11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders
- Gastrointestinal System Review
- General Dysfunctions of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
- Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
- Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
- Hernias and Peritonitis
- Disorders of Nutrient Intake and Malabsorption
- Evolve Resources
- 12. Urinary Pathologies and Disorders
- Urinary System Review
- Pathologies and Disorders of the Kidney
- Pathologies and Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract
- Evolve Resources
- 13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
- Reproductive System Review
- Conditions of the Female Reproductive System
- Pathologies and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
- Infertility And Pathologies/Disorders of Pregnancy
- Pathologies and Disorders of The Breasts
- Pathologies and Disorders of The Prostate
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Evolve Resources
- 14. Cancer and Oncology Massage
- Introduction
- Cancer
- Tumors
- Cancer Progression, Metastasis, Diagnosis, And Prognosis
- Risk Factors For Cancer
- Cancer Signs And Symptoms
- Cancer Treatments And Hospice Care
- Oncology Massage
- Evolve Resources
- 15. Mental Disorders and Disorders of Sleep, Anxiety, Mood, Eating, and Substance Use
- Introduction
- Mental Disorders
- Sleep and Sleep Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders
- Evolve Resources
- 16. Aging and Geriatric Massage
- Introduction
- Aging: Physiologic Effects and Associated Diseases
- Geriatric Massage
- Impairments of Vision, Hearing, and Mobility
- The Duty to Protect
- Evolve Resources
- 17. Hospital-Based Massage Therapy
- Introduction
- The Hospital Environment
- Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Competencies for Optimal Practice In Integrated Environments
- Appendix A. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
- Appendix B. Pain and Pain Management
- Appendix C. Walton Pressure Scale
- Glossary
- Index
- List of Special Boxes
- No. of pages: 544
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: November 26, 2021
- Imprint: Mosby
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323765213
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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