Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage

Contents at a Glance......Page 7
Contents......Page 9
Preface......Page 15
History of Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage......Page 16
Organization......Page 17
Special Features......Page 19
Extensive Teaching and Learning Package......Page 20
Acknowledgments......Page 23
Reviewers of Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5th Edition......Page 24
About the Author......Page 26
Contributors to Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fifth Edition......Page 27
How to Use Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5th Edition......Page 28
Photo Credits......Page 29
Pt 1: The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage......Page 30
Ch 1: Historical Overview of Massage......Page 31
Introduction......Page 32
Massage in Ancient Times......Page 33
The Development of Modern Massage Techniques......Page 40
Contemporary Developments in Massage......Page 42
A Massage Renaissance in the United States......Page 43
Massage Systems......Page 48
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 51
Ch 2: Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage......Page 53
Scope of Practice......Page 54
Licenses: They are the Law......Page 56
Educational Requirements......Page 58
License versus Certification......Page 59
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 60
Ch 3: Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners......Page 61
Introduction......Page 62
Boundaries......Page 65
The Therapeutic Relationship......Page 69
Ethical Touch......Page 74
Ethical Business Practices......Page 80
Communication Skills......Page 83
Building a Professional Image......Page 84
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 85
Pt II: Human Anatomy and Physiology......Page 88
Ch 4: Overview......Page 89
Definition of Anatomy and Physiology......Page 90
Physiologic Changes During Disease......Page 91
The Role of Therapeutic Massage in Stress, Pain, and the Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle......Page 94
Healing Mechanisms of the Body......Page 95
The Wellness Model......Page 96
Medical and Anatomic Terminology......Page 97
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 100
Ch 5: Human Anatomy and Physiology......Page 101
Cells......Page 102
Tissues......Page 109
The Anatomic Position of the Body......Page 117
Body Cavities and Organs......Page 118
The Regions of the Human Body......Page 119
The Structure of the Human Body......Page 120
System 1: The Integumentary System—The Skin......Page 124
System 2: The Skeletal System......Page 137
System 3: The Muscular System......Page 153
System 4: The Circulatory System......Page 214
Immune System......Page 236
System 5: The Nervous System......Page 244
System 6: The Endocrine System......Page 269
System 7: The Respiratory System......Page 277
System 8: The Digestive System......Page 281
System 9: The Excretory System......Page 285
System 10: The Human Reproductive System......Page 288
Pt III: Massage Practice......Page 296
Ch 6: Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage......Page 297
Introduction......Page 298
Effects and Benefits of Massage......Page 299
Conditions Generally Relieved by Massage......Page 306
Contraindications for Massage......Page 307
Summary......Page 316
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 318
Ch 7: Equipment and Products......Page 319
Your Place of Business......Page 320
The Massage Room......Page 323
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 331
Ch 8: Sanitary and Safety Practices......Page 333
Paths of Disease and Infection......Page 335
Maintaining Sanitary Conditions......Page 338
Summary of Precautions......Page 343
Safety Practices and Procedures for Massage Therapists......Page 344
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 346
Ch 9: Consultation and Documentation......Page 347
Making the First Appointment......Page 348
The Consultation......Page 349
Explain Procedures and State Policies......Page 351
Determining the Client’s Needs and Expectations......Page 352
Body Diagrams......Page 353
Develop a Treatment Plan......Page 355
Documentation and Client Files......Page 356
SOAP Charting......Page 357
Updating Records......Page 358
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 362
Ch 10: Classical Massage Movements......Page 363
Classification of Massage Movements......Page 364
Understanding Massage Movements......Page 365
Application of Massage Strokes......Page 366
Rhythm and Pressure in Massage......Page 397
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 399
Ch 11: Application of Massage Technique......Page 401
Introduction......Page 402
Building Strength and Flexibility of the Hands......Page 403
Body Mechanics......Page 404
Posture and Stances......Page 407
Table Mechanics......Page 408
Exercises for Strength, Balance, and Body Control......Page 410
Professional Rules to Remember......Page 415
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 416
Ch 12: Procedures for Complete Body Massages......Page 417
Preparing the Client for the Massage......Page 418
Assisting the Client on and off the Table......Page 419
Positioning the Client on the Massage Table......Page 420
Draping Procedures......Page 422
Methods of Draping......Page 423
Maintaining Contact with the Client......Page 434
Procedure for a General Body Massage......Page 438
Procedure for Professional Body Massage......Page 453
Summary......Page 489
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 490
Ch 13: Hydrotherapy......Page 491
Hydrotherapy......Page 492
The Use and Effects of Applications of Heat and Cold......Page 493
Cryotherapy......Page 495
Application of Cold......Page 497
Thermotherapy—The Application of Heat......Page 501
Kinds of Baths......Page 506
Summary......Page 510
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 511
Ch 14: Massage in the Spa Setting, by Steve Capellini......Page 513
Introduction: What is Spa?......Page 514
A Brief History of Spa......Page 515
Massage in the Spa Industry: Forming Realistic Expectations......Page 521
Massage Practice in the Spa Setting......Page 522
Spa Massage......Page 527
Stone Massage......Page 531
Spa Modalities......Page 536
Aromatherapy......Page 539
Exfoliation......Page 544
Body Wraps......Page 551
Spa Company Policies and Philosophy......Page 558
Customer Service......Page 560
Employment Opportunities in the Spa Industry......Page 564
Advancing Your Spa Career......Page 567
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 571
Ch 15: Clinical Massage Techniques......Page 573
Introduction......Page 574
Neuromuscular Therapy......Page 575
Trigger Point Therapy......Page 580
Muscle Energy Technique......Page 593
Position Release......Page 600
Myofascial Massage......Page 607
Craniosacral Therapy......Page 626
Deep Tissue Massage......Page 629
Summary......Page 630
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 631
Ch 16: Lymph Massage......Page 633
Lymph Massage......Page 634
Summary......Page 653
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 654
Ch 17: Therapeutic Procedure......Page 655
Introduction......Page 656
Client Intake for Therapeutic Massage......Page 657
Assessment Techniques......Page 658
Observation......Page 665
Soft Tissue Barriers......Page 673
Palpation Skills......Page 675
Acute and Chronic Conditions......Page 681
Use Assessment Information to Plan Sessions......Page 683
Performance......Page 685
Massage Techniques to Address Soft Tissue Dysfunction......Page 687
Summary......Page 691
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 692
Ch 18: Athletic/Sports Massage......Page 693
Introduction......Page 694
Purpose of Athletic Massage......Page 695
Applications for Athletic Massage......Page 702
Contraindications......Page 727
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 728
Ch 19: Massage for Special Populations......Page 731
Prenatal Massage......Page 732
Infant Massage......Page 740
Children......Page 747
Elderly Clients......Page 748
Clients with Disabilities......Page 749
Massage for the Critically Ill......Page 753
Precautions for Working with HIV-Infected Clients......Page 755
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 771
Ch 20: Massage in Medicine......Page 773
Massage in Medicine throughout History......Page 774
Alternative and Complementary Medicine......Page 776
Integrative Medicine......Page 779
Chiropractic and Massage......Page 783
Hospital-Based Massage......Page 784
Massage as Medicine......Page 786
Insurance Reimbursement for Massage......Page 788
Summary......Page 799
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 802
Ch 21: Other Somatic Therapies......Page 803
Chair Massage......Page 804
Reflexology......Page 810
Other Related Energetic Therapies......Page 826
Chakra Energy Work......Page 828
Additional Somatic Therapies......Page 830
Summary......Page 831
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 832
Pt IV: Massage Business Administration......Page 834
Ch 22: Business Practices......Page 835
Introduction......Page 836
Attitude/Self-Image/Public Image......Page 842
Business Planning......Page 846
Types of Business Operations......Page 847
Start-Up Costs and Needs......Page 849
Business Location......Page 850
Buying an Established Business......Page 851
Protecting Your Business......Page 852
Planning the Physical Layout of a Business......Page 853
Business Ethics for the Massage Practitioner......Page 855
Your Business Telephone......Page 856
Basics of Bookkeeping......Page 858
Marketing......Page 875
Hiring Employees......Page 881
Checklist......Page 882
Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 884
Bibliography......Page 886
Appendix 1: Basic Pharmacology for Massage Therapists by Faye N Schenkman......Page 890
What is a Drug?......Page 892
How are Drugs Named and Classified?......Page 893
How Do I Look Up a Drug?......Page 894
What are Some Common Drug Groupings?......Page 895
Drugs to Treat the Skin......Page 904
Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs......Page 907
Gastrointestinal Medications......Page 909
Respiratory System Medications and Antihistamines......Page 912
Cardiovascular Medications......Page 915
Antineoplastic Drugs......Page 924
Drugs that Treat the Endocrine System......Page 926
Reproductive System Medications......Page 929
Anti-Infective Drugs......Page 932
Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics......Page 937
Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse......Page 939
Vitamins and Minerals......Page 945
Herbs and Supplements......Page 950
Suggested Readings......Page 954
Appendix 2: Answers to Questions for Discussion and Review......Page 956
Glossary......Page 988
Index......Page 996