Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists , 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists , 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Author Susan G. Salvo

Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists , Third Edition , a book written by a massage therapist for massage therapists , offers straightforward information and targeted suggestions .

Coverage of more than 340 diseases assists you properly . The third edition of the textbook Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists More than 750 full-color pictures and images help to better illustrate how to customize massage therapy and to identify typical diseases . More than a dozen experts in the fields of massage and medicine have thoroughly examined this edition , which includes a new chapter on geriatric massage . This resource , written by massage therapy instructor and practitioner Susan Salvo , gives you the pathologic information you need

to do well on certification and licensing tests as well as in the field. Each pathology in the book has a traffic light icon next to it that indicates whether massage is recommended (green) , contraindicated (red) or only recommended (yellow) for that specific pathology.

The learning objectives , list of pathologies , system overview and pathologies , including descriptions , etiologies , signs and symptoms , treatments and massage considerations , are all presented in a consistent fashion for each chapter, making it simple to locate the important information .

Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists , 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Each chapter includes learner-friendly elements including learning objectives and comprehension-testing self-tests . The medical equipment is described in Medical Technology boxes , along with any additional precautions or contraindications you should be aware of before working on any unique populations, such as customers in wheelchairs or with pacemakers . Focus on Research boxes describe current research on the effects of massage therapy .

Interactive exercises , technique videos , animations , the Body Spectrum coloring book , flashcards , review questions , additional case studies , an image collection , an audio glossary , study advice , stress-relieving advice , research updates and more are available to students on an Evolve companion website . With features like memory tasks , rollover vocabulary terms and definitions , animations , quizzes and Clinical Tips boxes , Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists Online complements the material covered in the book and offers a dynamic method to study important ideas . (Separately offered.)

You can recognize common diseases and ailments thanks to over 300 NEW full-color pictures . UPDATES of often observed illnesses include post-traumatic stress disorder , diabetes , obesity and Alzheimer’s disease . NEW Palliative Care and Aging and Massage chapter highlights the need for treatments specifically oriented at the elderly and reviews essential concepts like feeble or robust .

Think about It, Webquests , and Discussion are some of the NEW student-friendly features in each chapter . Think about It gives you the chance to review real-world cases and consider treatment options . Discussion tests your ability to come up with answers to thought-provoking questions . NEW Brief , helpful advice is offered in the Clinical Tips boxes, which are drawn from the author’s

personal experience in clinical practice . NEW 911 boxes prepare you for potential massage-related emergencies including heart attacks and strokes . NEW As a companion to the 911 box , caution boxes offer advice on how to avoid exacerbating particular client situations and what changes to do to guarantee successful, safe practice . NEW Chat Room boxes contain reminders of crucial ideas discussed in the book , quotes , statistics and other pertinent and fascinating information on disorders . NEW ! On the inside of the front cover is a list of diseases with page references for quick pathology lookup .

Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists , 3e (Original PDF from Publisher)

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