A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology
Product Description
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.
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology
A. Haidet said,
Wrote on August 27, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
I just wish I would’ve had this book while I was in school! This is a VERY well organized book of pathology. It details the indications and contraindications very well, and even has some color photos of various pathologies toward the front to help you identify them. A must for a student, and a should have for a Massage Therapist in practice. You won’t regret this purchase if have to study for the National or State Exams. A wonderful, helpful tool!
Rating: 5 / 5
Anonymous said,
Wrote on August 27, 2010 @ 5:57 pm
What a great resource- well organized, comprehensive, easy to use, and easy to understand. Detailed coverage of every disease and patholgy I ever hope NOT to see come across my table! Incredible photos are a wonderful visual aid to go along with the detailed explanations of signs and symptoms. Especially helpful are the reference charts at the back of the book, with enough information to help you make a quick yet informed decision about contraindications for massage. As a massage therapy student halfway through my program, I think this should be a required text!
Rating: 5 / 5
Christine C. Bogart said,
Wrote on August 27, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
I have used this book time and time again. I had this text in massage school directly after its publication, and I am glad I did. I use it continually in my practice. It has been a useful resource for myself and clients for understanding pathologies. Its recommendations are conservative, of course, for liability purposes. Pathologies are explained in a concise, easy to understand manner. It is the first resource I consult when confronted with questions of conditions and pathologies. I consider it a must for any licensed massage therapist, especially those who work in clinical massage therapy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Kay Warren said,
Wrote on August 27, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
As a Nationaly Certified Medical Massage Therapist with 20+ years in practice, this book disturbed me. While it is clear and conscise on many things, it’s section on Fibromyalgia is disurbing, and makes me wonder what else she got wrong. Fibromyalgia is not a muscular disorder. It has widespread diffuse pain, but specific muscle pain is caused by Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Even though the two syndromes frequestly co-exist, they are not the same thing. Fibro sufferers often have significant reduction in the effeciency of the Lymphatic system, resulting in significant intersitial swelling etc. She lists only two references to a disease that affects 10% of the popluation. What this text does not mention is that a significant number of pathologies that are listed as “contraindications” respond well to massage therapy if the practitioner has had appropriate training in pathology specific techniques.
Rating: 1 / 5
Connie Holbrook said,
Wrote on August 27, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
This book was recommended to me by another Massage Therapist. I am so glad I took her recommendation. The book is fantastic! I use it a lot and can always find what information I need. Therapists, you won’t go wrong in purchasing this book. I highly recommend it for new graduates or any Therapist that wants current information at their fingertips.
Rating: 5 / 5