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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MASSAGE THERAPY
Introduction to Massage Therapy
Third Edition
Mary Beth Braun, CMT
October 2013 / Softbound / 8.375 x 10.875
Approx. 672 pp. / Approx. 322 Illus. / Approx. 126 Tables
978-1-4511-7319-2
DESCRIPTION
Practical, concise, and well-illustrated,
Introduction
to MassageTherapy
provides everything students
need to build strong foundation skills that will
carry them throughout their studies, help them
prepare for the national exam, and launch them
into successful careers as massage therapists. The
book covers the science behind the practice of
massage therapy through just the right amount of
coverage of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and
pharmacology.
FEATURES
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NEW!
Evidence-based references throughout
apply the latest research to practice.
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NEW!
Information on safety and first aid
standards has been updated.
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UPDATED!
Self-Care sections have been updated
with the latest information to ensure therapists’
well-being.
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EXPANDED!
Expanded coverage of business
concepts prepare new therapists to enter the job
market.
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There is a time-saving
muscle section
and an
invaluable
antagonist chart.
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Show your students how to develop step-by-step
treatment plans for clients with
Connection to
Practice: Progressive Case Studies.
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Help your students prepare the national exam
with
end-of- chapter questions
and
the online
electronic quiz bank.
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Help students to apply knowledge to real-world
scenarios with
Critical Thinking questions
and
increase understanding with
hundreds of photos
that illustrate difficult concepts in vibrant detail.
1. Welcome to the World of Massage Therapy!
2. Ethics and Professionalism
3. Body Systems
4. Kinesiology and Biomechanics
5. Pathology and Pharmacology
6. Communication and Documentation
7. Assessment
8. Treatment Plan
9. Massage Strokes and Flow
10. Therapeutic Applications
11. Complementary Modalities
12. Special Populations
13. Guidelines for Professional Practice
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANCILLARIES
Instructor Resources:
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Test Generator Questions
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Lesson Plans
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PowerPoint Presentations
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Image Bank
Student Resources:
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Learning Management System Cartridges
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Online videos of procedures and flow
sequences including body mechanics, sheet
draping, sidelying, seated massage, client
supine art, client leg and foot, client prone
back, lymph drainage, and reflexology.
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Animations
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Coloring Exercises
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Stedman’sVocabulary and Pronunciation
Guide
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Student Quiz Bank
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Study Plan
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Case Studies