A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) - Hardcover

Werner, Ruth

 
9780781769198: A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0781769191 ISBN 13: 9780781769198
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2008

Synopsis

The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of 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. This edition includes Modality Recommendation Charts offering specific advice about modalities to pursue or avoid in various circumstances. The book has been reorganized to include an introductory chapter on fundamental concepts and a concluding chapter on cancer. New topics covered include myeloma, sickle cell disease, and autism spectrum disorders. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, interactive flashcards, quiz questions, an audio glossary, and printable client history forms.

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Synopsis

The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of 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.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0781769191
ISBN 13 
9780781769198
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
4
Number of pages
740