Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Practitioners

6. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-37956-7
Verlag: Churchill Livingstone

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm

Written by a massage practitioner for massage practitioners, Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Practitioners, 6th Edition, draws on more than 40 years of clinical experience, teaching, research, and collaboration with massage practitioners and educators. It provides clear, comprehensive information about pathology and shows how it applies to clinical practice. Detailed coverage of more than 340 conditions and more than 600 full-color images make it easier to recognize conditions and make informed clinical decisions. Connecting current evidence to practical clinical guidance, this resource provides the knowledge students need to pass licensure and certification exams and the clinical foundation practitioners need for safe, effective, evidence-informed practice. - 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
- 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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Salvo, Susan G.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Salvo, Susan G.
Dr. Susan Salvo has a diverse career in massage and academia spanning over 40 years. Susan is well-known as a thought leader and pioneer in evidence-informed practice, has written two widely-used textbooks, and presents at professional conferences around the world. She also reviews case reports for the Massage Therapy Foundation and was a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge project and the Council of State Governments Interstate Compact. Susan’s writings, teachings, and research efforts focus on advancing the fields of massage, complementary and integrative health care, and higher education.

Affiliations and expertise:

Adjunct Professor, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, USA

Adjunct Professor: Unitech Training Academy, USA

Adjunct Professor: Northeast College of Health Sciences, USA

Adjunct Professor: New Mexico School of Massage, USA