Contributors & Reviewers --
How to Use Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 4th edition --
Part I. The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage --
Chapter 1. Historical Overview of Massage --
Massage in Ancient Times --
The Development of Modern Massage Techniques --
The Decline of Massage in the Twentieth Century --
Contemporary Developments in Massage --
A Massage Renaissance in the United States --
Chapter 2. Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage --
Licenses: They Are the Law --
Educational Requirements --
Health Requirements for Practitioners --
Reasons License May Be Revoked, Suspended, or Canceled --
Certification versus License --
Chapter 3. Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners --
The Therapeutic Relationship --
Ethical Business Practices --
Building a Professional Image --
Part II. Human Anatomy and Physiology --
Definition of Anatomy and Physiology --
Relationship of Anatomy and Physiology to Massage and Bodywork --
Physiological Changes During Disease --
The Role of Therapeutic Massage in Stress, Pain, and the Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle --
Healing Mechanisms of the Body --
Medical and Anatomical Terminology --
Chapter 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology --
Levels of Complexity of Living Matter --
The Anatomical Position of the Body --
Anatomical Terms and Meanings --
Body Cavities and Organs --
The Regions of the Human Body --
The Structure of the Human Body --
System 1. The Integumentary System-The Skin --
System 2. The Skeletal System --
The Skeleton as a Whole --
System 3. The Muscular System --
System 4. The Circulatory System --
The Lymph-Vascular System --
System 5. The Nervous System --
System 6. The Endocrine System --
System 7. The Respiratory System --
System 8. The Digestive system --
System 9. The Excretory System --
System 10. The Human Reproductive System --
Part III. Massage Practice --
Chapter 6. Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage --
Effects and Benefits of Massage --
Conditions Generally Relieved by Massage --
Contraindications for Massage --
Massage During Pregnancy --
Massage for the Critically Ill --
Precautions for Working with HIV-Infected Individuals --
Massaging People with Cancer --
Chapter 7. Equipment and Products --
Your Place of Business --
Chapter 8. Sanitary and Safety Practices --
Paths of Disease and Infection --
Maintaining Sanitary Conditions --
Summary of Precautions --
Safety Practices and Procedures for Massage Therapists --
Chapter 9. The Consultation --
Making the First Appointment --
Explain Procedures and State Policies --
Determining the Client's Needs and Expectations --
Intake and Medical History Forms --
Preliminary Assessment --
Develop a Treatment Plan --
Chapter 10. Classification of Massage Movements --
Understanding Massage Movements --
Description of the Basic Massage Movements --
Application of Massage Strokes --
Rhythm and Pressure in Massage --
Chapter 11. Application of Massage Technique --
Building Strength and Flexibility of the Hands --
Exercises for Strength, Balance, and Body Control --
Professional Rules to Remember --
Chapter 12. Procedures for Complete Body Massages --
Preparing the Client for the Massage --
Assisting the Client on and off the Table --
Positioning the Client on the Massage Table --
Contact with the Client and Quality of Touch --
Maintaining Contact with the Client --
Procedure for a General Body Massage --
Procedure for Professional Body Massage --
Chapter 13. Therapeutic Procedure --
Client Intake for Therapeutic Massage --
Acute and Chronic Conditions --
Use Assessment Information to Plan Sessions --
Massage Techniques to Address Soft Tissue Dysfunction --
Review Outcome in Relation to Intent of Session --
Chapter 14. Hydrotherapy --
The Use of Electrical Modalities --
The Use and Effects of Heat and Cold Applications --
Contrast Heat and Cold --
Relaxing Neutral Tub Bath --
Chapter 15. Massage in the Spa Setting, by Steve Capellini --
A Brief History of Spa --
Massage in the Spa Industry-Forming Realistic Expectations --
Massage Practice in the Spa Setting --
Spa Company Policies and Philosophy --
Specialized Spa Equipment --
Employment Opportunities in the Spa Industry --
Advancing Your Spa Career --
Chapter 16. Athletic/Sports Massage --
Purpose of Athletic Massage --
Applications for Athletic Massage --
General Problem Areas and Suggested Massage --
General Procedure for Pre- or Post-Event Massage --
Chapter 17. Massage in Medicine --
Massage in Medicine Throughout History --
Alternative and Complementary Medicine --
Chiropractic and Massage --
Hospital-Based Massage --
Massage as a Therapeutic Aid in Nursing Practice --
Insurance Reimbursement for Massage --
Chapter 18. Other Therapeutic Modalities --
Procedure for a Lymph Massage --
Neurophysiological Therapies --
Muscle Energy Technique --
Passive Positioning Techniques --
Incorporating Positional Release Techniques in the Massage Practice --
Energetic Manipulation --
Organ Meridians-Yin and Yang --
Stress Therapy and Relaxation Massage --
Other Somatic Therapies --
Part IV. Massage Business Administration --
Chapter 19. Business Practices --
Attitude/Self-Image/Public Image --
Types of Business Operations --
Start-Up Costs and Needs --
Buying an Established Business --
Protecting Your Business --
Planning the Physical Layout of a Business --
Business Ethics for the Massage Practitioner --
Your Business Telephone --
Appendix I. Basic Pharmacology for Massage Therapists, by Faye N. Schenkman --
Appendix II. Answers to Questions for Discussion and Review --
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