Waubonsee Community College

Massage therapy, principles and practice, Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT, BCTMB, Director of Education and Instructor, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Lake Charles, Louisiana

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Massage therapy

bibliography

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Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT, BCTMB, Director of Education and Instructor, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Lake Charles, Louisiana

principles and practice

Unit one: foundations for practice, basic and complementary methods, and business practices -- History of massage therapy: prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies, organizations, and associations -- The therapeutic relationship: ethics, boundaries, and cultural competencies / Megan E. Lavery and Susan G. Salvo -- Tools of the trade: massage tables, table accessories, linens, lubricants, essential oils, and the treatment room -- Career longevity: self-care, burnout prevention, and the wellness model -- Evidence-informed practice and research literacy -- Massage therapy and research: a review of the literature / JoEllen M. Sefton -- Body mechanics, client positioning, and draping -- Massage techniques, mobilizations, and stretches -- Standard precautions, contraindications, and emergency preparedness -- Professional standards: scope of practice, assessments, treatment planning, informed consent, and documentation -- Special populations: massage for pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, tactical athletes and the military, elderly, and people with impairments -- Hydrotherapy: clinical and spa applications -- Foot reflexology: principles and practice -- Clinical massage: pain, trigger points, fascia, orthopedic assessments, and application methods / Michele J. Renee and Susan Salvo -- Seated massage: principles and practice -- Asian bodywork therapy : shiatsu, Thai massage, ayurvedic principles, and chakras -- Business practices: licensing, employment, marketing, professional development, resources, accounting, and planning -- Unit two: Anatomy, physiology, and pathology -- Introduction to the human body: medical terminology, cells, tissues, and the body compass -- Skeletal system and pathologies -- Muscular system and pathologies -- Kinesiology -- Integumentary system and pathologies -- Nervous system and pathologies -- Endocrine system and pathologies -- Reproductive system and pathologies -- Cardiovascular system and pathologies -- Lymphatic system and pathologies -- Respiratory system and pathologies -- Digestive system and pathologies -- Urinary system and pathologies