Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists
- 2nd Edition - November 25, 2008
- Latest edition
- Author: Mosby
- Editor: Sandy Fritz
- Language: English
Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous… Read more
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Description
Description
Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients.
Key features
Key features
- A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables.
- The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work.
- User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Anatomy
1. Systems and Organs
2. Functions of ANS
3. Joint Movements
4. ROM
5. Muscles
Safety and Precautions
6. Standard Precautions
7. Endangerment Sites
Massage Application
8. Licensing, Certification, Scope of Practice
9. Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
10. Body Mechanics
11. Draping Suggestions
12. Outcome Massage Sequence
13. Quality of Touch
14. Adapting During Massage Based on Safety and Outcomes
15. Hydrotherapy
16. Lymphatic Drain and Blood Circulation
17. Common Trigger Points
18. Connective Tissue
19. Chakra, Color, Music Therapy
20. Meridians
21. Reflexology
22. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing
23. Development of Treatment Plan
24. Abdominal Massage
Documentation
25. Taking a Health History
26. Treatment Plan Form
27. SOAP Notes
28. Common Abbreviations
29. Common Word Roots
30. Common Prefixes
31. Common Suffixes
Assessment, Pain, and Pathology
32. Palpation Assessment
33. Posture Assessment
34. Muscle Testing Assessment
35. Joint vs Soft Tissue Assessment
36. Referred Pain
37. Pain Assessment Factors
38. Pain Rating Scales
39. Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema to Determine Appropriateness for Lymphatic Drain
40. Characteristics of Headaches
41. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage
42. Disorders Related to Chronic Inflammation
43. Skin Pathologies
44. Common Stress Responses
45. Common Drugs by Class
46. Common Herbal Supplements
47. Functions and Sources of Vitamins
48. Functions and Sources of Selected Minerals
Tools
49. Basic Life Support
50. Heart Attack Warning Signs
51. English-Spanish Translation Guide
52. Sign Language Chart
53. Research Vocabulary
54. Glossary
1. Systems and Organs
2. Functions of ANS
3. Joint Movements
4. ROM
5. Muscles
Safety and Precautions
6. Standard Precautions
7. Endangerment Sites
Massage Application
8. Licensing, Certification, Scope of Practice
9. Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
10. Body Mechanics
11. Draping Suggestions
12. Outcome Massage Sequence
13. Quality of Touch
14. Adapting During Massage Based on Safety and Outcomes
15. Hydrotherapy
16. Lymphatic Drain and Blood Circulation
17. Common Trigger Points
18. Connective Tissue
19. Chakra, Color, Music Therapy
20. Meridians
21. Reflexology
22. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing
23. Development of Treatment Plan
24. Abdominal Massage
Documentation
25. Taking a Health History
26. Treatment Plan Form
27. SOAP Notes
28. Common Abbreviations
29. Common Word Roots
30. Common Prefixes
31. Common Suffixes
Assessment, Pain, and Pathology
32. Palpation Assessment
33. Posture Assessment
34. Muscle Testing Assessment
35. Joint vs Soft Tissue Assessment
36. Referred Pain
37. Pain Assessment Factors
38. Pain Rating Scales
39. Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema to Determine Appropriateness for Lymphatic Drain
40. Characteristics of Headaches
41. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage
42. Disorders Related to Chronic Inflammation
43. Skin Pathologies
44. Common Stress Responses
45. Common Drugs by Class
46. Common Herbal Supplements
47. Functions and Sources of Vitamins
48. Functions and Sources of Selected Minerals
Tools
49. Basic Life Support
50. Heart Attack Warning Signs
51. English-Spanish Translation Guide
52. Sign Language Chart
53. Research Vocabulary
54. Glossary
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: November 25, 2008
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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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, USA