Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification

by Ashton, Joseph; Cassel, Duke

• ISBN13: 9781582555638
• ISBN10: 158255563X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2006-10-19
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Thorough preparation for the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapy and Bodywork is now at your fingertips. Inside this new edition you will find detailed information on all the key concepts and principles covered on the exam, all in an easy-to-read format. Numerous review questions cover all the main areas of study, including human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology; clinical pathology; massage therapy and bodywork; and professional standards, ethics, and business practices.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	v
Preface	vii
PART I: HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND KINESIOLOGY
Introduction: Review of Body Systems	2	(3)
Chemistry Review	5	(2)
Cellular Review	7	(3)
Integumentary System	10	(2)
Skeletal System	12	(11)
Articulations	23	(5)
Muscular System	28	(17)
Nervous System	45	(6)
Sensory System	51	(3)
Endocrine System	54	(3)
Cardiovascular System	57	(9)
Lymphatic and Immune Systems	66	(3)
Respiratory System	69	(3)
Digestive System	72	(4)
Urinary System	76	(3)
Reproductive System	79	(4)
Craniosacral System	83	(2)
Biomechanics and Kinesiology	85	(3)
Medical Terminology	88	(4)
Oriental Medicine	92	(4)
Other Energy Systems	96	(3)
Nutrition	99	(16)
Part I Practice Questions	102	(13)
PART II: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Introduction to Disease	115	(4)
Diseases of the Integumentary System	119	(4)
Diseases of the Skeletal System	123	(2)
Diseases of the Joints (Articulations)	125	(2)
Diseases of the Muscular System	127	(2)
Diseases of the Nervous System	129	(4)
Diseases of the Endocrine System	133	(2)
Diseases of the Sensory System	135	(2)
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System	137	(3)
Diseases of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems	140	(2)
Diseases of the Respiratory System	142	(2)
Diseases of the Digestive System	144	(4)
Diseases of the Urinary System	148	(1)
Diseases of the Reproductive System	149	(3)
Psychological and Emotional Disorders	152	(3)
Pharmacology Review	155	(13)
Part II Practice Questions	159	(9)
PART III: THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK ASSESSMENT
Client Assessment: History and Intake	168	(3)
Client Assessment: Precautions	171	(10)
Client Assessment: Assessment Areas	181	(2)
Client Assessment: Posture and Range of Motion	183	(13)
Part III Practice Questions	187	(9)
PART IV: THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK APPLICATION
Application: Technique	196	(6)
Application: Communication	202	(2)
Application: Hydrotherapy	204	(3)
Application: Aromatherapy	207	(2)
Application: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	209	(10)
Application: Touch Therapy Modalities	219	(17)
Part IV Practice Questions	226	(10)
PART V: ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
Ethics and Professional Standards	236	(4)
Business Practices	240	(9)
Part V Practice Questions	244	(5)
PART VI: PRACTICE EXAMINATION
Practice Examination	249	(20)
Appendix A: Figure Review	269	(18)
Appendix B: Answer Key	287	(10)
Index	297