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A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology
Ruth Werner & Ben E. Benjamin (Editor)
Comprehensive textbook and reference on pathologies and contraindications, written specifically for massage students. Helps you make quick and accurate decisions about whether or not massage is appropriate. For students and practitioners. Discusses more than 100 common conditions.
Pathology A to Z: A Handbook for Massage Therapists
Kalyani Premkumar
"This second edition of a reference for body workers includes more color photos illustrating skin disorders and expanded information on different conditions. Material is organized alphabetically according to diseases and conditions massage therapists and other holistic practitioners should be aware of. Each entry has a short description of the disease or condition and information on causes, symptoms, risk factors, cautions, and recommendations to therapists."
Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists
Susan G. Salvo & Sandra Kauffman Anderson
"Comprehensive . . . resource on pathology and pathophysiology that helps students adapt their technique to ease pain and discomfort, promote healing, and avoid treatment when contraindicated . . . also covers sanitation procedures and hygiene, as well as general contraindications and endangerment sites."
The Massage connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
Kalyani Premkumar
Positive Health Magazine says, "This is a very user-friendly text which is aimed specifically at students and teachers of massage therapy . . . the author does a wonderful job in presenting the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology with a clear and easy to follow layout."
You can buy these books at Amazon.com - just click on the book title or cover to get to the Amazon web site. All comments are mine unless they are in quotes, which indicates that the comment is from the Amazon web site. DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended as medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, contact your primary health care provider before beginning any self-care treatments.
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