Mosby's massage therapy review

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fritz, Sandy , 1953- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, MO ; London : Elsevier Mosby , c2006
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Learning styles, study tips, and test-taking habits
  • 1. The body as a whole
  • 2. Mechanisms of health and disease
  • 3. Medical terminology
  • 4. Nervous system basics and the central nervous system
  • 5. Peripheral nervous system
  • 6. Endocrine system
  • 7. Skeletal system
  • 8. Joints
  • 9. Muscles
  • 10. Biomechanics basics
  • 11. Integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems
  • 12. Respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems
  • 13. Foundations of therapeutic applications of touch
  • 14. Professionalism and legal issues
  • 15. Medical terminology for professional record keeping
  • 16. Scientific art of therapeutic massage
  • 17. Indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage
  • 18. Hygiene, sanitation, and safety
  • 19. Body mechanics
  • 20. Preparation for massage
  • 21. Massage manipulations and techniques
  • 22. Assessment procedures for developing a care plan
  • 23. Complementary bodywork systems
  • 24. Serving special populations
  • 25. Wellness education
  • 26. Business considerations for a career in therapeutic massage
  • 27. Integration questions covering multiple content
  • 28. Labeling exercises
  • 29. Muscle quick reference guide
  • 30. Diseases and indications/contraindications to massage therapy
  • 31. Asian bodywork methods