Table of Contents

 

 

 

UNIT ONE

FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE, BASIC AND COMPLEMENTARY METHODS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES

 

1

History of Massage   H. Micheal Tarver and Susan G. Salvo

2

2

Therapeutic Relationships   Megan E. Lavery and Susan G. Salvo

14

3

Tools of the Trade

41

4

Self-Care: Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Stress Reduction

57

5

Research Literacy   JoEllen M. Sefton

74

6

Effects of Massage Therapy   JoEllen M. Sefton

90

7

Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping

107

8

Massage Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, and Stretches

133

9

Infection Control and Emergency Preparedness

174

10

Treatment Planning: Intake, Assessment, and Documentation

191

11

Special Populations and Pregnancy

216

12

Hydrotherapy and Spa

240

13

Foot Reflexology

267

14

Clinical Massage   Susan G. Salvo, Judith DeLany, and Monica J. Reno

279

15

Seated Massage   Ralph R. Stephens

302

16

Energy-Based Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu and Ayurveda   Kenneth G. Zysk

314

17

Business, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance

346

UNIT TWO

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

 

18

Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass

381

19

Skeletal System

414

20

Muscular System

431

21

Kinesiology

451

22

Integumentary System

582

23

Nervous System

601

24

Endocrine System

637

25

Reproductive System

651

26

Cardiovascular System

668

27

Lymphatic System and Immunity

692

28

Respiratory System

705

29

Digestive System

721

30

Urinary System

737

Appendix

SOAP Notes

750

 

Glossary

755

 

Illustration Credits

774

 

Short Biography Index

777

 

Index

779