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Mosby's fundamentals of therapeutic massage / Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE, Luke Allen Fritz, BAS (Massage Therapy), LMT

By: Fritz, Sandy, 1953- [author.].
Contributor(s): Fritz, Luke Allen [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2025]Copyright date: ©2025Edition: Eighth edition.Description: xx, 816 pages : illustrations, color, 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0443117209; 9780443117206 (paperback).Other title: Fundamentals of therapeutic massage.Subject(s): Massage therapy | MassageDDC classification: 615.822 FRI
Contents:
Unit I. Professional practice. Therapeutic massage as a profession -- Ethics, professionalism, and legal issues -- Business considerations for a career in therapeutic massage -- Massage and medical terminology for professional record keeping -- Unit II. Foundations for massage benefit. Research literacy and evidence-informed practice -- Indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage -- Hygiene, sanitation, and safety -- Unit III. The massage process. Ergonomics, biomechanics and body mechanics -- Preparation for massage -- Massage manipulations and techniques -- Assessment procedures for developing a care/treatment plan -- Unit IV. Beyond the basics. Complementary bodywork system -- Massage career tracks and practice setting -- Adaptive massage -- Wellness and self-care for the massage therapist and client education -- Case studies
Summary: Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 615.822 FRI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Kerry Module MASS61008 - Essential Reading 38888000954796
2 hour loan MTU Kerry North Campus Library Desk Loan 615.822 FRI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Kerry Module MASS61008 - Essential Reading 38888000954788
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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage , 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions - from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online "how-to" videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Unit I. Professional practice. Therapeutic massage as a profession -- Ethics, professionalism, and legal issues -- Business considerations for a career in therapeutic massage -- Massage and medical terminology for professional record keeping -- Unit II. Foundations for massage benefit. Research literacy and evidence-informed practice -- Indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage -- Hygiene, sanitation, and safety -- Unit III. The massage process. Ergonomics, biomechanics and body mechanics -- Preparation for massage -- Massage manipulations and techniques -- Assessment procedures for developing a care/treatment plan -- Unit IV. Beyond the basics. Complementary bodywork system -- Massage career tracks and practice setting -- Adaptive massage -- Wellness and self-care for the massage therapist and client education -- Case studies

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations

MTU Kerry Module MASS61008 - Essential Reading.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Luke Allen Fritz, LMT is co-owner of and instructor at the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage where he also received his degree in Massage Therapy. Luke also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.