Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology : A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels

by Werner, Ruth; Benjamin, Ben E.

• ISBN13: 9780683302103
• ISBN10: 0683302108
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-12-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.

Table of Contents

Dedication	v	(2)
Preface	vii	(2)
Acknowledgments	ix	(2)
Reviewer Acknowledgments	xi	(2)
How To Use This Book	xiii	(8)
Color Plates	xxi
1 Integumentary System Conditions	1	(42)
Introduction	1	(3)
Contagious Skin Disorders	4	(15)
Boils	4	(2)
Erysipelas	6	(1)
Fungal Infections	7	(3)
Herpes Simplex	10	(2)
Impetigo	12	(1)
Lice and Mites	13	(4)
Warts	17	(2)
Noncontagious Inflammatory Skin Disorders	19	(6)
Acne	19	(2)
Dermatitis/Eczema	21	(3)
Hives	24	(1)
Neoplastic Skin Disorders	25	(9)
Moles	25	(1)
Psoriasis	26	(2)
Skin Cancer	28	(6)
Skin Injuries	34	(5)
Burns	34	(2)
Decubitus Ulcers	36	(2)
Open Wounds and Sores	38	(1)
Scar Tissue	38	(1)
Other Skin Conditions	39	(4)
Ichthyosis	39	(4)
2 Musculoskeletal System Conditions	43	(86)
Introduction	43	(6)
Muscular Disorders	49	(11)
Contractures	49	(1)
Fibromyalgia	50	(4)
Myositis Ossificans	54	(1)
Shin Splints	55	(2)
Spasms, Cramps	57	(2)
Strains	59	(1)
Bone Disorders	60	(9)
Fractures	60	(2)
Osteoporosis	62	(3)
Paget's Disease	65	(2)
Postural Deviations	67	(2)
Joint Disorders	69	(23)
Ankylosing Spondylitis	69	(2)
Chondromalacia/Patellofemoral Syndrome	71	(1)
Dislocations	72	(2)
Gout	74	(3)
Osteoarthritis	77	(3)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	80	(3)
Septic Arthritis	83	(1)
Spondylosis	84	(3)
Sprains	87	(2)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders	89	(3)
Other Connective Tissue Disorders	92	(19)
Baker's Cysts	92	(2)
Bunions	94	(1)
Bursitis	95	(2)
Dupuytren's Contracture	97	(1)
Ganglion Cysts	98	(1)
Hernia	99	(2)
Pes Planus	101	(1)
Plantar Fasciitis	102	(1)
Tendinitis	103	(1)
Tenosynovitis	104	(2)
Torticollis	106	(2)
Whiplash	108	(3)
Neuromuscular Disorders	111	(18)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	111	(3)
Herniated Disc	114	(4)
Sciatica	118	(2)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	120	(9)
3 Nervous System Conditions	129	(44)
Introduction	129	(4)
Chronic Degenerative Disorders	133	(10)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	133	(1)
Chorea	134	(1)
Multiple Sclerosis	135	(4)
Parkinson's Disease	139	(3)
Peripheral Neuropathy	142	(1)
Infectious Disorders	143	(8)
Encephalitis	143	(1)
Herpes Zoster	144	(2)
Meningitis	146	(2)
Polio	148	(2)
Post Polio Syndrome	150	(1)
Nervous System Injuries	151	(15)
Bell's Palsy	151	(2)
Headaches	153	(3)
Hyperesthesia	156	(1)
Neuritis	157	(1)
Spinal Cord Injury	158	(3)
Stroke	161	(3)
Trigeminal Neuralgia	164	(2)
Other Nervous System Disorders	166	(7)
Seizure Disorders	166	(7)
4 Circulatory System Conditions	173	(46)
Introduction	173	(5)
Blood Disorders	178	(12)
Anemia	178	(4)
Embolism or Thrombus	182	(2)
Hemophilia	184	(2)
Hematoma	186	(1)
Thrombophlebitis or Deep Vein Thrombosis	187	(3)
Vascular Disorders	190	(16)
Aneurysm	190	(3)
Atherosclerosis	193	(6)
Hypertension	199	(3)
Raynaud's Syndrome	202	(2)
Varicose Veins	204	(2)
Heart Conditions	206	(4)
Heart Attack	206	(4)
Other Circulatory Conditions	210	(9)
Diabetes Mellitus	210	(9)
5 Lymph and Immune System Conditions	219	(28)
Lymph System Introduction	219	(2)
Immune System Introduction	221	(3)
Lymph System Conditions	224	(5)
Edema	224	(1)
Hodgkin's Disease	225	(2)
Lymphangitis	227	(2)
Immune System Conditions	229	(18)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	229	(3)
Fever	232	(1)
HIV/AIDS	233	(4)
Inflammation	237	(4)
Lupus	241	(6)
6 Respiratory System Conditions	247	(26)
Introduction	247	(2)
Infectious Respiratory Disorders	249	(10)
Common Cold	249	(2)
Influenza	251	(1)
Pneumonia	252	(3)
Sinusitis	255	(2)
Tuberculosis	257	(2)
Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders	259	(7)
Asthma	259	(3)
COPD/ Emphysema	262	(4)
Other Respiratory Disorders	266	(7)
Lung Cancer	266	(7)
7 Digestive System Conditions	273	(34)
Introduction	273	(3)
Disorders of the Stomach and Small intestine	276	(4)
Gastroenteritis	276	(2)
Ulcers	278	(2)
Disorders of the Large Intestine	280	(11)
Appendicitis	280	(2)
Colon Cancer	282	(3)
Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis	285	(3)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	288	(2)
Ulcerative Colitis	290	(1)
Disorders of the Accessory Organs	291	(10)
Cirrhosis	291	(3)
Gallstones	294	(2)
Hepatitis	296	(3)
Jaundice	299	(1)
Liver, Enlarged	300	(1)
Other Digestive System Conditions	301	(6)
Peritonitis	301	(6)
8 Urinary System Conditions	307	(16)
Introduction	307	(2)
Kidney Disorders	309	(8)
Glomerulonephritis	309	(1)
Kidney Stones	310	(3)
Pyelonephritis	313	(1)
Renal Failure	314	(3)
Bladder and Urinary Tract Disorders	317	(6)
Interstitial Cystitis	317	(1)
Urinary Tract Infection	318	(5)
9 Reproductive System Conditions	323	(32)
Introduction	323	(2)
Disorders of the Uterus	325	(7)
Abortion, Spontaneous and Elective	325	(1)
Dysmenorrhea	326	(2)
Endometriosis	328	(2)
Fibroid Tumors	330	(2)
Disorders of Other Reproductive Structures	332	(12)
Breast Cancer	332	(6)
Ovarian Cancer	338	(3)
Ovarian Cysts	341	(3)
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System	344	(2)
Prostate Cancer	344	(2)
Other Reproductive System Conditions	346	(9)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	346	(1)
Pregnancy	347	(8)
10 Miscellaneous Conditions	355	(18)
Alcoholism	356	(2)
Cancer, General	358	(4)
Cysts	362	(1)
Edema Due to Inactivity	363	(1)
Fatigue	364	(1)
Insomnia	365	(2)
Postoperative Situations	367	(1)
Substance Abuse	368	(5)
Appendix 1 Taking a Client History	373	(10)
Appendix 2 Hygienic Methods for Massage Therapists	383	(6)
Appendix 3 Endangerments	389	(12)
Appendix 4 Chapter Objectives and Chapter Review Answers	401	(32)
Appendix 5 Quick Reference Charts	433	(28)
Glossary of Terms	461	(8)
Illustration Credits	469	(6)
Index	475