Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting

Description

This book discussed the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. It covers the indications and contraindications, review of massage methods and others. (2008)

Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team.

Also covered are the essentials of clinical massage, such as indications and contraindications, review of massage methods, range of motion testing, SOAP note documentation, and a massage therapy general protocol.

Case studies show how a multidisciplinary approach applies to real-world clients. By coordinating your work with other health professionals, you can enhance patient care in any clinical setting!

Contents

Unit 1: The World of Healthcare

1. Massage and Healthcare: A Professional Perspective
2. Research Essentials for Massage in the Health Care Setting
3. The World of Healthcare
4. Preventive Medicine, Wellness, and Lifestyle

Unit 2: Therapeutic Massage Essentials

5. Indications and Contraindications
6. Pertinent Anatomy and Physiology Review
7. Sanitation
8. Review and Application of Massage
9. Assessment for Massage and Physical Healing and Rehabilitation Application
10. Focused Massage Application
11. General and Palliative Protocols
12. Unique Circumstances and Adjunct Therapies

Unit 3: Clinical Applications of Massage

13. Illness and Injury in General
14. General Massage Treatment for Predisposing and Perpetuating Factors and Symptom Management
15. Medical Treatment for Illness and Injury
16. Population Similarities in Healthcare
17. Common Categories of Illness, Injury, and Clinical Reasoning

Unit 4: Integration

18. Case Studies
Appendix: Protocols for Massage Therapy

Date reviewed

22/02/2008

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