ISBN:
9780443379581
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
544
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$75.99
Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Practitioners, 6th Edition
by Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT, BCTMB
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780443379581
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
544
Imprint:
Mosby
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Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Practitioners, 6th Edition, provides clear, comprehensive, pathology information and shows how it applies to clinical practice. Detailed coverage of more than 340 pathologies and over 600 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize conditions and make informed treatment decisions. New to this edition are evidence-based How Can Massage Help? sections, the latest research, and updated Clinical Tips and Caution boxes. From noted massage therapy educator and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed on licensure and certification exams and for safe, effective professional practice.
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- NEW! How Can Massage Help? sections synthesize current research related to specific conditions, helping you translate evidence into informed treatment planning and clinical decision-making
- NEW! Multiple-choice review questions reinforce key concepts and help you prepare for licensing and certification examinations
- NEW! Updated research reflects current evidence, emerging perspectives, and evolving best practices in massage therapy and healthcare
- NEW! Updated illustrations clarify complex concepts and strengthen connections between pathology and clinical practice
- NEW! Updated Clinical Tips and Caution boxes provide practical guidance, safety considerations, and real-world applications for client assessment and treatment
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- Clear and engaging writing style explains complex pathology concepts in easy-to-understand, straightforward language
- Content designed specifically for massage practitioners explains not only what a condition is but also its implications for massage practice, showing how pathology influences assessment, treatment planning, positioning, pressure, treatment modifications, and client outcomes
- Strong pathology foundation lets you first explore disease classifications, causes, and infection control practices, then learn essential clinical skills including communication strategies, pain assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and medical billing
- Review of normal anatomy and physiology begins each body system chapter and is followed by disease concepts, helping you connect the causes of disease with their signs, symptoms, and effects on body function
- Organization of pathologies by causative factors includes bacterial, viral, inflammatory, and other disease processes, with each condition including a description, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment approaches with medications highlighted, and massage considerations.
- Comprehensive clinical content includes pregnancy, post-partum, pharmacology, mood disorders, oncology, massage for aging adults, and hospital-based massage, preparing you to work safely and effectively with diverse client populations
- Learning activities reinforce key concepts, while case studies on the Evolve website provide opportunities to apply knowledge and strengthen decision-making skills
- Focus on critical reasoning encourages you to move beyond rote memorization and think critically about indications, precautions, contraindications, treatment modifications, and referrals by exploring the rationale behind best practices
- Evidence-informed approach integrates current research and scientific principles in a way that is accessible to entry-level massage students, connecting evidence with clinical decision-making and safe, effective client care
- Emphasis on client safety includes cases showing when massage is appropriate, when modifications are needed, and when treatment should be postponed or avoided
- Vocabulary Builder in each chapter lists pathology terms and definitions, helping you to understand and communicate disease concepts effectively
- Interprofessional review of content was provided by an expert team including medical and chiropractic physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, estheticians, massage educators, and massage practitioners
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1. Health, Disease, and Infection Control
2. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Informed Consent, Assessments, Documentation, Treatment Planning, and Referrals
3. Pharmacology and Medications
4. Dermatologic Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries
5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
6. Neurological Pathologies and Disorders
7. Endocrine Pathologies
8. Cardiovascular Pathologies and Disorders
9. Lymphatic/Immune Pathologies and Conditions
10. Respiratory Pathologies, Disorders, and Conditions
11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders
12. Urinary Pathologies and Disorders
13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
14. Cancer and Oncology Massage
15. Mental Disorders and Disorders of Sleep, Anxiety, Mood, Eating, and Substance Use
16. Aging, Impairments, Mandatory Reporting, and Massage
17. Hospital-Based Massage Therapy -
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