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. Soft cover; 740 pages; 195 illustrations; approximately 8.4" x 10.9". A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, interactive flashcards, quiz questions, an audio glossary, and printable client history forms.
Product Features
- An enhanced art program, featuring illustrations that capture the reader's attention and make difficult concepts easier to grasp
- A new Conditions at a Glance appendix to provide concise information on an additional 34 diseases
- There's also a new table at the end of each disease condition summarizing the benefits, risks, and options for massage therapy
- Case histories share stories of people living with conditions covered in the text to draw a real-world connection between the classroom and the clinic
- Research literacy appendix addresses the need for evidence-based massage therapy