Success in massage therapy begins with a solid foundation in the fundamentals! Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies bring concepts to life. ‘How-to’ videos on the Evolve companion website show manipulation techniques, body mechanics, positioning and draping, and more. If you want to prepare for licensing and certification exams and succeed in practice, this resource from massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz is your text of choice.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. vi 6. Acknowledgments - p. vii 7. Reviewers - p. viii 8. Preface - p. ix 9. Fritz Gives You the Fundamentals and More! - p. xii 10. Unit I. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - p. xvii 11. Professional Practice - p. 1 12. Chapter 1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession - p. 2 13. Chapter 2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues - p. 36 14. Ethics and Standards of Practice - p. 37 15. Ethics - p. 37 16. Scope of Practice - p. 40 17. Evidence-Based/Evidence-Informed Practice - p. 47 18. Informed Consent - p. 48 19. Confidentiality - p. 49 20. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA) - p. 51 21. Professional Boundaries - p. 54 22. The Therapeutic Relationship - p. 57 23. Ethical Decision Making - p. 65 24. Communication Skills - p. 66 25. Credentials and Licensing - p. 74 26. Dealing With Suspected Unethical or Illegal Behavior - p. 77 27. Summary - p. 79 28. Chapter 3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage - p. 83 29. Business of the Massage Therapy Career - p. 84 30. Employee-Specific Focus - p. 102 31. Self-Employed-Specific Focus - p. 111 32. Generating Income - p. 121 33. Summary - p. 123 34. Chapter 4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping - p. 126 35. Massage Therapy Terminology - p. 127 36. Quality-of-Life Terminology - p. 135 37. Cultural Competency, Gender-Neutral Language and Age-Appropriate Terms - p. 139 38. People-First Terminology - p. 140 39. Medical Terminology - p. 144 40. Body Structure and Bones, Joints, and Muscles - p. 147 41. Body Systems: Nervous, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems - p. 153 42. Body Systems: Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, and Integumentary Systems - p. 159 43. Documentation - p. 162 44. Summary - p. 173 45. Evolve - p. 174 46. unit II. FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE BENEFIT - p. 176 47. Foundations for Massage Benefit - p. 177 48. Chapter 5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice - p. 178 49. Massage as Art and Science - p. 179 50. Research Literacy - p. 182 51. The Research Process - p. 185 52. Current Research Overview - p. 193 53. Why Massage is Effective: Translating Evidence into Practical Application - p. 200 54. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Nervous/Neuroendocrine System - p. 202 55. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Autonomic Nervous System - p. 205 56. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Somatic Nervous System - p. 207 57. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Circulation - p. 213 58. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Connective Tissue - p. 216 59. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Biopsychosocial Care - p. 219 60. Summary - p. 220 61. Chapter 6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage - p. 229 62. Chapter 7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety - p. 267 63. Unit III. THE MASSAGE PROCESS - p. 296 64. The Massage Process - p. 297 65. Chapter 8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics - p. 298 66. Chapter 9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping - p. 339 67. Chapter 10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques - p. 365 68. Quality of Touch - p. 366 69. Types of Mechanical Force and Massage Manipulations - p. 369 70. Massage Techniques Using Joint Movement - p. 391 71. Muscle Energy Techniques - p. 399 72. Sequence and Transitioning: The Basic Full-Body Massage - p. 410 73. Summary - p. 440 74. Chapter 11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan - p. 444 75. Assessment - p. 446 76. Physical Assessment: Objective Aspect of Assessment - p. 451 77. Posture Assessment: Standing Position - p. 456 78. Gait Assessment - p. 463 79. Assessment of Joint Range of Motion - p. 466 80. Basic Orthopedic Tests - p. 468 81. Assessment by Palpation - p. 472 82. Assessment Procedures for Muscle Testing - p. 483 83. Putting it All Together: Functional Biomechanical Assessment - p. 493 84. Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving - p. 497 85. Summary - p. 502 86. Unit IV. Beyond the Basics - p. 518.e7 87. Beyond the Basics - p. 519 88. Chapter 12. Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. 520 89. Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. 522 90. Hydrotherapy - p. 524 91. Hot and Cold Stones - p. 534 92. Aromatherapy - p. 537 93. Implement-Assisted Massage: Safety First - p. 545 94. Kinesiology Taping - p. 547 95. Justification for Application - p. 548 96. Cautions - p. 548 97. Contraindications - p. 548 98. General Recommendations for Using Kinesiology Tape - p. 548 99. Adaptive Massage Targeting Lymph, Blood, and Circulation - p. 548 100. Fluid Movement Protocol - p. 557 101. Fluid Movement Protocol: Lymphatic Drainage and Venous Return - p. 558 102. Fluid Movement Protocol: Arterial Circulation - p. 560 103. Fluid Movement Protocol: Integrated Sequence - p. 560 104. Connective Tissue Approaches - p. 561 105. Connective Tissue Protocol - p. 568 106. Trigger Point Intervention Approaches - p. 570 107. Asian Bodywork Methods - p. 577 108. Ayurveda - p. 584 109. Biofields and Polarity Therapy - p. 587 110. Reflexology - p. 592 111. Foot Massage/Reflexology Protocol - p. 595 112. Summary - p. 596 113. Chapter 13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings - p. 603 114. Chapter 14. Adaptive Massage - p. 633 115. Animal Massage - p. 633 116. Athletes - p. 640 117. Breast Massage - p. 648 118. Pregnancy - p. 649 119. Pediatrics - p. 653 120. Geriatrics/Older Adults - p. 656 121. Acute Care - p. 660 122. Chronic Illness - p. 661 123. Oncology Care - p. 664 124. Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Hospice Patients - p. 667 125. Individuals with a Physical Impairment - p. 670 126. Individuals with a Psychological Diagnosis - p. 673 127. Summary - p. 678 128. Chapter 15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education - p. 682 129. Chapter 16. Case Studies - p. 704 130. Case 1. Generalized Stress and Anxiety with Breathing Pattern Disorder Symptoms - p. 706 131. Case 2. Muscle Tension Headache - p. 710 132. Case 3. Generalized Pain Syndrome: Subclinical Fibromyalgia - p. 712 133. Case 4. Neck and Shoulder Pain with Limited Range of Motion - p. 716 134. Case 5. Generalized Low Back Pain with Limited Range of Motion - p. 718 135. Case 6. Athletic Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness - p. 721 136. Case 7. Third-Trimester Pregnancy - p. 723 137. Case 8. Premenstrual Syndrome - p. 725 138. Case 9. Repetitive Strain/Overuse Injury: Bursitis - p. 727 139. Case 10. Joint Sprain with Underlying Hypermobility and Lax Ligament Syndrome - p. 729 140. Case 11. Osteoarthritis and Arthrosis - p. 732 141. Case 12. Nerve Impingement Syndrome - p. 735 142. Case 13. General Relaxation - p. 737 143. Case 14. Sleep Disturbance - p. 738 144. Case 15. Circulation Impairment - p. 741 145. Case 16. Fatigue Caused by Cancer Treatment - p. 743 146. Case 17. Breathing Disorder: Asthma - p. 745 147. Case 18. Seasonal Affective Disorder - p. 748 148. Case 19. Sports Performance Enhancement - p. 751 149. Case 20. Scar Tissue Management - p. 753 150. Summary - p. 755 151. Evolve - p. 755 152. Appendices - p. 760 153. Appendix A. Indications and Contraindications to Massage - p. 761 154. Appendix B. Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders - p. 775 155. Appendix C. Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist - p. 777 156. Appendix D. Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims - p. 784 157. Index - p. 797
Success in massage therapy begins with a solid foundation in the fundamentals! Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies bring concepts to life. ‘How-to’ videos on the Evolve companion website show manipulation techniques, body mechanics, positioning and draping, and more. If you want to prepare for licensing and certification exams and succeed in practice, this resource from massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz is your text of choice.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. vi 6. Acknowledgments - p. vii 7. Reviewers - p. viii 8. Preface - p. ix 9. Fritz Gives You the Fundamentals and More! - p. xii 10. Unit I. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - p. xvii 11. Professional Practice - p. 1 12. Chapter 1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession - p. 2 13. Chapter 2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues - p. 36 14. Ethics and Standards of Practice - p. 37 15. Ethics - p. 37 16. Scope of Practice - p. 40 17. Evidence-Based/Evidence-Informed Practice - p. 47 18. Informed Consent - p. 48 19. Confidentiality - p. 49 20. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA) - p. 51 21. Professional Boundaries - p. 54 22. The Therapeutic Relationship - p. 57 23. Ethical Decision Making - p. 65 24. Communication Skills - p. 66 25. Credentials and Licensing - p. 74 26. Dealing With Suspected Unethical or Illegal Behavior - p. 77 27. Summary - p. 79 28. Chapter 3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage - p. 83 29. Business of the Massage Therapy Career - p. 84 30. Employee-Specific Focus - p. 102 31. Self-Employed-Specific Focus - p. 111 32. Generating Income - p. 121 33. Summary - p. 123 34. Chapter 4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping - p. 126 35. Massage Therapy Terminology - p. 127 36. Quality-of-Life Terminology - p. 135 37. Cultural Competency, Gender-Neutral Language and Age-Appropriate Terms - p. 139 38. People-First Terminology - p. 140 39. Medical Terminology - p. 144 40. Body Structure and Bones, Joints, and Muscles - p. 147 41. Body Systems: Nervous, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems - p. 153 42. Body Systems: Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, and Integumentary Systems - p. 159 43. Documentation - p. 162 44. Summary - p. 173 45. Evolve - p. 174 46. unit II. FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE BENEFIT - p. 176 47. Foundations for Massage Benefit - p. 177 48. Chapter 5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice - p. 178 49. Massage as Art and Science - p. 179 50. Research Literacy - p. 182 51. The Research Process - p. 185 52. Current Research Overview - p. 193 53. Why Massage is Effective: Translating Evidence into Practical Application - p. 200 54. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Nervous/Neuroendocrine System - p. 202 55. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Autonomic Nervous System - p. 205 56. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Somatic Nervous System - p. 207 57. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Circulation - p. 213 58. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Connective Tissue - p. 216 59. Translating Evidence into Practical Application: Biopsychosocial Care - p. 219 60. Summary - p. 220 61. Chapter 6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage - p. 229 62. Chapter 7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety - p. 267 63. Unit III. THE MASSAGE PROCESS - p. 296 64. The Massage Process - p. 297 65. Chapter 8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics - p. 298 66. Chapter 9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping - p. 339 67. Chapter 10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques - p. 365 68. Quality of Touch - p. 366 69. Types of Mechanical Force and Massage Manipulations - p. 369 70. Massage Techniques Using Joint Movement - p. 391 71. Muscle Energy Techniques - p. 399 72. Sequence and Transitioning: The Basic Full-Body Massage - p. 410 73. Summary - p. 440 74. Chapter 11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan - p. 444 75. Assessment - p. 446 76. Physical Assessment: Objective Aspect of Assessment - p. 451 77. Posture Assessment: Standing Position - p. 456 78. Gait Assessment - p. 463 79. Assessment of Joint Range of Motion - p. 466 80. Basic Orthopedic Tests - p. 468 81. Assessment by Palpation - p. 472 82. Assessment Procedures for Muscle Testing - p. 483 83. Putting it All Together: Functional Biomechanical Assessment - p. 493 84. Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving - p. 497 85. Summary - p. 502 86. Unit IV. Beyond the Basics - p. 518.e7 87. Beyond the Basics - p. 519 88. Chapter 12. Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. 520 89. Complementary Bodywork Systems - p. 522 90. Hydrotherapy - p. 524 91. Hot and Cold Stones - p. 534 92. Aromatherapy - p. 537 93. Implement-Assisted Massage: Safety First - p. 545 94. Kinesiology Taping - p. 547 95. Justification for Application - p. 548 96. Cautions - p. 548 97. Contraindications - p. 548 98. General Recommendations for Using Kinesiology Tape - p. 548 99. Adaptive Massage Targeting Lymph, Blood, and Circulation - p. 548 100. Fluid Movement Protocol - p. 557 101. Fluid Movement Protocol: Lymphatic Drainage and Venous Return - p. 558 102. Fluid Movement Protocol: Arterial Circulation - p. 560 103. Fluid Movement Protocol: Integrated Sequence - p. 560 104. Connective Tissue Approaches - p. 561 105. Connective Tissue Protocol - p. 568 106. Trigger Point Intervention Approaches - p. 570 107. Asian Bodywork Methods - p. 577 108. Ayurveda - p. 584 109. Biofields and Polarity Therapy - p. 587 110. Reflexology - p. 592 111. Foot Massage/Reflexology Protocol - p. 595 112. Summary - p. 596 113. Chapter 13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings - p. 603 114. Chapter 14. Adaptive Massage - p. 633 115. Animal Massage - p. 633 116. Athletes - p. 640 117. Breast Massage - p. 648 118. Pregnancy - p. 649 119. Pediatrics - p. 653 120. Geriatrics/Older Adults - p. 656 121. Acute Care - p. 660 122. Chronic Illness - p. 661 123. Oncology Care - p. 664 124. Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Hospice Patients - p. 667 125. Individuals with a Physical Impairment - p. 670 126. Individuals with a Psychological Diagnosis - p. 673 127. Summary - p. 678 128. Chapter 15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education - p. 682 129. Chapter 16. Case Studies - p. 704 130. Case 1. Generalized Stress and Anxiety with Breathing Pattern Disorder Symptoms - p. 706 131. Case 2. Muscle Tension Headache - p. 710 132. Case 3. Generalized Pain Syndrome: Subclinical Fibromyalgia - p. 712 133. Case 4. Neck and Shoulder Pain with Limited Range of Motion - p. 716 134. Case 5. Generalized Low Back Pain with Limited Range of Motion - p. 718 135. Case 6. Athletic Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness - p. 721 136. Case 7. Third-Trimester Pregnancy - p. 723 137. Case 8. Premenstrual Syndrome - p. 725 138. Case 9. Repetitive Strain/Overuse Injury: Bursitis - p. 727 139. Case 10. Joint Sprain with Underlying Hypermobility and Lax Ligament Syndrome - p. 729 140. Case 11. Osteoarthritis and Arthrosis - p. 732 141. Case 12. Nerve Impingement Syndrome - p. 735 142. Case 13. General Relaxation - p. 737 143. Case 14. Sleep Disturbance - p. 738 144. Case 15. Circulation Impairment - p. 741 145. Case 16. Fatigue Caused by Cancer Treatment - p. 743 146. Case 17. Breathing Disorder: Asthma - p. 745 147. Case 18. Seasonal Affective Disorder - p. 748 148. Case 19. Sports Performance Enhancement - p. 751 149. Case 20. Scar Tissue Management - p. 753 150. Summary - p. 755 151. Evolve - p. 755 152. Appendices - p. 760 153. Appendix A. Indications and Contraindications to Massage - p. 761 154. Appendix B. Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders - p. 775 155. Appendix C. Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist - p. 777 156. Appendix D. Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims - p. 784 157. Index - p. 797
