Pearson's Massage Therapy Blending Art with Science

by Benjamin, Patricia J., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780132296687
• ISBN10: 0132296683
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-03
• Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

Pearsonrs"s Massage Therapy: Blending Art with Scienceis a comprehensive text designed as a resource for students in entry-level massage therapy programs. It covers the wide variety of massage therapy competencies. The bookrs"s title reflects the fact that successful massage therapists excel at blending the art and science of massage. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of massage techniques to what it takes to get started in a successful massage therapy career.

Table of Contents

PART I    FOUNDATIONS

Chapter 1 The Massage Therapy Profession  

Chapter 2 The History of Massage as a Vocation  

Chapter 3 Professional and Personal Development  

Chapter 4 Physical Skills, Fitness, and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist   

Chapter 5 Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship  

Chapter 6 Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, and Kinesiology  

 

Part II    Knowledge and Planning for Massage Sessions

Chapter 7 Effects of Massage  

Chapter 8 Clinical Applications of Massage  

Chapter 9 Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, and Cautions  

Chapter 10 Goal-Oriented Planning and Documentation  

 

Part III    Basic Massage guidelines and Applications

Chapter 11 Hygiene, Equipment, and Environment  

Chapter 12 Body Mechanics, Table Skills, and Application Guidelines  

Chapter 13 Western Massage Techniques  

Chapter 14 Full-Body Massage Sequence  

Chapter 15 Seated Massage  

 

Part IV    Adjunct Therapies and Special Applications

Chapter 16 Hydrotherapy and Temperature Therapies  

Chapter 17 Spa Applications  

Chapter 18 Contemporary Massage and Bodywork  

Chapter 19 Eastern Bodywork  

Chapter 20 Special Populations and Adaptations  

 

Part V    Career and Practice Development

Chapter 21 Career Plans and Employment  

Chapter 22 Private Practice and Finances  

Chapter 23 Business Ethics  

 

Appendices

A         25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork  

B         Personal Care and Health Professionals  

C         Organizations and Publications  

D         Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Massage Therapists  

E          Goal-Oriented Planning  

F          Performance Evaluation Forms  

G         Intake and Health History Forms  

H         References and Additional Resources  

 

Interactive Glossary  

Index