A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology by Ruth Werner

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology by Ruth Werner

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.

Muscolino, Joseph E.: - Dr. Muscolino is a licensed soft-tissue oriented chiropractic physician with a private practice in Stamford, CT. He has been in practice since 1985. He has taught A&P, kinesiology, and musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology courses at SUNY and the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). Dr. Muscolino is also an approved provider by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for continuing education (CE) credit for massage therapists and bodyworkers and runs numerous advanced study workshops.

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ISBN 13	9780781769198
ISBN 10	0781769191
Title	A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology
Author	Ruth Werner
Series	Lww Massage Therapy And Bodywork Educational Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Year published	2008-01-18
Number of pages	740
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.