Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

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<p>Written <i>by</i> a massage therapist <i>for</i> massage therapists,<b> Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition</b> 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. </p><ul><b><li>A traffic light icon</b> appears before each pathology in the book, designating whether massage is contraindicated (red), local contraindication (yellow), or indicated (green) for that particular pathology. </li><li><b>Consistent format for each chapter</b> 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. </li><li><b>Student-friendly features</b> in each chapter include learning objectives and self-tests that measure your comprehension. </li><li><b><i>Medical Technology</i> boxes</b> 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. </li><li><b><i>Spotlight on Research</i> boxes</b> summarize recent studies of massage therapy and its effects.</li><li><b>Student resources on an Evolve companion website</b> include interactive activities, video clips of techniques, animations, the <i>Body Spectrum</i> coloring book, flashcards, review questions, additional case studies, an image collection, an audio glossary, study tips, stress-busting tips, research updates, and more. </li><li><b><i>Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Online</b></i> 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 <i>Clinical Tips</i> boxes. <i>(Available separately.)</li> </ul></i><ul><b><li>Over 300 NEW full-color photographs</b> help you recognize common diseases and conditions. </li><li><b>UPDATES of commonly seen pathologies</b> include Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, and post-traumatic stress. </li><li><b>NEW <i>Aging and Massage</i> chapter </b>reviews key concepts such as frail or robust, discusses palliative care, and reviews the need for treatments specifically geared toward the elderly. </li><li><b>NEW student-friendly features</b> in each chapter include <i>Think about It</i>, which provides a chance to review real-world cases and consider treatment options; <i>Webquests</i> that introduce useful websites such as Mayo Clinic and the CDC; and <i>Discussion</i>, which challenges you to find answers to thought-provoking questions. </li><li><b>NEW <i>Clinical Tips</i> boxes</b> provide brief, practical hints gleaned from the author’s first-hand experience in clinical practice. </li><li><b>NEW <i>911</i> boxes</b> prepare you for emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes that may occur in a massage setting. </li><li><b>NEW <i>Caution</i> boxes</b> serve as a companion to the <i>911</i> box, providing tips on how to avoid aggravating specific client conditions and what adjustments to make to ensure successful, safe practice. </li><li><b>NEW <i>Chat Room</i> boxes</b> include interesting and need-to-know facts on pathologies, quotes, statistics, reminders on important points covered in the text, and more.</li><li><b>NEW! List of pathologies with page number references</b> is included on the inside front cover for fast lookup of pathologies.</li> </ul>