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Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

  • 3rd Edition - February 11, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Susan G. Salvo
  • Language: English

Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition provides direct information along with focused recommendations. Covera… Read more

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Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition provides direct information along with focused recommendations. Coverage of over 340 pathologies helps you appropriately tailor massage treatment, and more than 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on geriatric massage and has been extensively reviewed by over a dozen experts in the massage and medical fields. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed on licensure and certification exams and in practice.

Key features

  • A traffic light icon
    •  appears before each pathology in the book, designating whether massage is contraindicated (red), local contraindication (yellow), or indicated (green) for that particular pathology.
  • Consistent format for each chapter makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, list of pathologies, system overview, and pathologies, including description, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and massage considerations.
  • Student-friendly features in each chapter include learning objectives and self-tests that measure your comprehension.
  • Medical Technology boxes highlight special populations, such as clients in wheelchairs or with pacemakers, and explain what the medical device is, and what special precautions or contraindications you should be aware of before working on these clients.
  • Spotlight on Research boxes summarize recent studies of massage therapy and its effects.
  • Student resources on an Evolve companion website include interactive activities, video clips of techniques, animations, the Body Spectrum coloring book, flashcards, review questions, additional case studies, an image collection, an audio glossary, study tips, stress-busting tips, research updates, and more.
  • Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Online reinforces content covered in the book and provides a dynamic way to learn key concepts, with features including recall activities, rollover glossary terms and definitions, animations, quizzes, and Clinical Tips boxes. (Available separately.)

Table of contents

  1. Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists
  2. Treatment Planning
  3. Pharmacology and Massage Therapy
  4. Dermatologic Pathologies
  5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies
  6. Neurologic Pathologies
  7. Endocrine Pathologies
  8. Cardiovascular Pathologies
  9. Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies
  10. Respiratory Pathologies
  11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies
  12. Urinary Pathologies
  13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
  14. Cancer
  15. Mental Disorders
  16. Aging and Massage

Appendix A: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and Symbols

Appendix B: Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and plurals

Appendix C: Body Planes, Cavities, Regions, Fluid Compartments, and Body Movements

Appendix D: Skin Lesions

Appendix E: Research Literacy

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 11, 2013
  • Language: English

About the author

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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, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, USA