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Synopsis
This Second Edition textbook and
reference tool is thoroughly updated. It presents a
wide variety of diseases and conditions seen by students
and practitioners, and discusses how massage may or
may not fit into the healing process. New features include
integration of additional artwork with colour plate
enhancement, an increased amount of case studies and
personal stories, and current developments in pathology
in relation to the context of massage therapy as well
as other types of bodywork. Topics covered each fall
under sub-heading listings: definition, signs and symptoms,
etiology, and the application of massage therapy as
a treatment modality option, and more.
Following the order of most anatomy or physiology
textbooks, this volume presents overviews of body systems
and entries on pathologies with information relevant
to the work of the practicing massage therapist. Each
entry discusses, where applicable, the demographics
of the disorder, its etiology and progression, signs
and symptoms, and the applicability of massage.
Book Info
Guide to quick decisions about
appropriateness of massage. Contains updated information,
30 additional conditions encountered, alert boxes, the
endocrine system, mental disorders, appendices, hygienic
methods, endangerment sites, and quick-reference charts.
Chapters include objectives, sidebars, and case histories.
Previous edition: c1998.
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