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.
1. Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage - p. Page i 2. Cover - p. Page i 3. DESIGN TO COME - p. Page ii 4. Table of Contents - p. Page iii 5. DESIGN TO COME - p. Page iv 6. Chapter Opener___Chap title - p. Page v 7. Copyright - p. Page vi 8. Reviewers - p. Page vii 9. Preface - p. Page viii 10. Acknowledgments - p. Page ix 11. Dedication - p. Page x 12. Fritz Gives You the Fundamentals and More! - p. Page xi 13. Contents - p. Page xii 14. Contents in Brief - p. Page xiii 15. List of Illustrations - p. Page xiv 16. List of Tables - p. Page xv 17. UNIT I : Professional Practice - p. Page xv 18. Chapter 1 : Therapeutic Massage as a Profession - p. Page xv 19. Chapter 2 : Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues - p. Page xv 20. Chapter 3 : Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage - p. Page xv 21. Chapter 4 : Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping - p. Page xv 22. UNIT II : Foundations for Massage Benefit - p. Page xv 23. Chapter 5 : Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice - p. Page xv 24. Chapter 6 : Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage - p. Page xv 25. Chapter 7 : Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety - p. Page xv 26. UNIT III : The Massage Process - p. Page xv 27. Chapter 8 : Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics - p. Page xv 28. CHAPTER 9 : Preparation for Massage - p. Page xv 29. Chapter 10 : Massage Manipulations and Techniques - p. Page xv 30. Chapter 11 : Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan - p. Page xv 31. UNIT IV : Beyond the Basics - p. Page xv 32. Chapter 12 : Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. Page xv 33. Chapter 13 : Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings - p. Page xv 34. Chapter 14 : Adaptive Massage - p. Page xv 35. Chapter 15 : Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education - p. Page xv 36. Chapter 16 : Case Studies - p. Page xv 37. Appendix A : Pathology and Indications and Contraindications to Massage - p. Page xv 38. Appendix B : Muscle Quick Reference Guide - p. Page xv 39. Appendix C : Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims - p. Page xv 40. Glossary - p. Page xv 41. Index - p. Page xv
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.
1. Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage - p. Page i 2. Cover - p. Page i 3. DESIGN TO COME - p. Page ii 4. Table of Contents - p. Page iii 5. DESIGN TO COME - p. Page iv 6. Chapter Opener___Chap title - p. Page v 7. Copyright - p. Page vi 8. Reviewers - p. Page vii 9. Preface - p. Page viii 10. Acknowledgments - p. Page ix 11. Dedication - p. Page x 12. Fritz Gives You the Fundamentals and More! - p. Page xi 13. Contents - p. Page xii 14. Contents in Brief - p. Page xiii 15. List of Illustrations - p. Page xiv 16. List of Tables - p. Page xv 17. UNIT I : Professional Practice - p. Page xv 18. Chapter 1 : Therapeutic Massage as a Profession - p. Page xv 19. Chapter 2 : Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues - p. Page xv 20. Chapter 3 : Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage - p. Page xv 21. Chapter 4 : Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping - p. Page xv 22. UNIT II : Foundations for Massage Benefit - p. Page xv 23. Chapter 5 : Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice - p. Page xv 24. Chapter 6 : Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage - p. Page xv 25. Chapter 7 : Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety - p. Page xv 26. UNIT III : The Massage Process - p. Page xv 27. Chapter 8 : Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics - p. Page xv 28. CHAPTER 9 : Preparation for Massage - p. Page xv 29. Chapter 10 : Massage Manipulations and Techniques - p. Page xv 30. Chapter 11 : Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan - p. Page xv 31. UNIT IV : Beyond the Basics - p. Page xv 32. Chapter 12 : Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. Page xv 33. Chapter 13 : Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings - p. Page xv 34. Chapter 14 : Adaptive Massage - p. Page xv 35. Chapter 15 : Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education - p. Page xv 36. Chapter 16 : Case Studies - p. Page xv 37. Appendix A : Pathology and Indications and Contraindications to Massage - p. Page xv 38. Appendix B : Muscle Quick Reference Guide - p. Page xv 39. Appendix C : Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims - p. Page xv 40. Glossary - p. Page xv 41. Index - p. Page xv
