2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology Critical Thinking and Practical Application Sixth Edition Ruth Werner, LMP, NCTMB July 2015 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 Approx. 663pp. 978-1-4963-1082-8

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that emphasize skills in synthesizing, organizing, and prioritizing information. f f EVIDENCE-BASED: A new “Research” section that appears with the “risks, benefits and options” tables summarizes current published massage therapy research in the context of the condition under discussion, exposing students to research literacy and evidence- informed practice. f f CURRENT STANDARDS: Chapter 4, “Nervous System Conditions,” has been restructured and augmented to comply with DSM-5 standards (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed., 2013). f f RESEARCH SKILLS: The section on how to use PubMed and Google Scholar now appears in Appendix B, Evidence-Informed Practice, to help students use reliable internet databases search to find the information they need. f f NEW PATHOLOGIES COVERED: Morton neuroma (Chapter 3); separation anxiety, bipolar disorder type 1 and type 2, cyclothymia, mixed bipolar, rapid cycling bipolar, psychotic depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, excoriation disorder, trichotillomania, hoarding disorder, dissociative PTSD, reactive attachment disorder (Chapter 4); and amputations, pulmonary fibrosis, Sjogren syndrome, hemochromatosis, bladder stones, and conjunctivitis (Appendix C, At A Glance). f f Over 500 conditions are covered, along with conclusions that suggest massage benefits, risks, and options for special strategies when appropriate and a brief summary of recent pertinent research with links to peer-reviewed articles. f f Case histories and sidebars on cancer staging protocols connect learning to practice, while spotlights on famous figures (athletes, political figures, etc.) put a face on the condition.• New Interactive eBook with integrated videos and resources is now available, greatly expanding the power of students to use the book on a tablet, computer or phone.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS f f FOCUS ON MBLEx PREP: The Werner Test Generator and Quiz Bank now offers a new MBLEx-compatible question format to better prepare students for the standardized format of the only massage therapy certification exam accepted by most states. f f CRITICAL THINKING: Each chapter’s new open- ended “What Would You Do?” questions stimulate discussion, further research, and suggest student projects DESCRIPTION Help your students build strong clinical reasoning and clinical thinking skills with the new edition of Ruth Werner’s bestselling pathology text for massage therapist students, also available as an enhanced interactive eBook. A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, 6e continues to set the standard for the course through up-to-date, high- value content, an outstanding illustration program, and the author’s trademark accessible writing style. Updated throughout to reflect the latest research, the Sixth Edition now offers a stronger focus on evidence-informed practice. And, to keep pace with evolving standards, the Sixth Edition is now ELAP-compliant, has testing formats compatible with the MBLEx exam, and features updated content consistent with the DSM-V. FEATURES f f New Interactive eBook with integrated videos and resources is now available, greatly expanding the power of students to use the book on a tablet, computer or phone. f f ELAP COMPLIANT: Revised and updated Chapter Objectives, Review Questions, and Test Bank are now (ELAP) Entry-Level Analysis Project-compliant to ensure that students receive the instruction they need to work safely and competently with clients who struggle with health issues.

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