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A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5th Edition,Used
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Set a solid foundation with the new edition of LWWs bestselling pathology text for manual therapists!This cornerstone book of the massage curriculum is the most comprehensive, visually appealing, and respected title to cover the pathologies that massage therapists must be familiar with. In the fifth edition, Ruth Werner's A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology the focus on not only explaining the disease, but also its applicability and indications in massage therapy.This text offers detailed information on the etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment of more than 500 diseases and conditions, and also helps students discover how massage therapy influences the healing process. Organized by body system, the text features case histories in which people living and coping with many of the disease conditions covered in the text share their stories.Key Features An enhanced art program, featuring illustrations that capture the readers attention and make difficult concepts easier to grasp A new Conditions at a Glance appendix to provide concise information on an additional 34 diseases Theres 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 realworld connection between the classroom and the clinic Research literacy appendix addresses the need for evidencebased massage therapy Compare and contrast charts present similar conditions sidebyside to help students discern the differences This book provides comprehensive, yet concise, information on the etiology, signs, symptoms, and standard treatment approaches for more than 500 diseases and conditions. At the end of each condition, a 'Risks, Benefits, Options' table provides guidance on the implications for massage. For this 5th edition, the author has throroughly researched and updated each condition in the text. She has streamlined the information to focus on what is most useful to the massage therapy student, while maintaining the friendly and accessible style that this text is known for. Included with each book is a code for access to a host of games, exercises, quizzes, videos, and animations, all developed or selected by the author.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5th Edition'? A: The book focuses on explaining diseases and their relevance to massage therapy, detailing over 500 diseases and conditions along with their etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5th Edition' is Ruth Werner.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 663 pages of comprehensive information on pathology relevant to massage therapy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in massage therapy? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide a solid foundation for both students and professionals in the massage therapy field, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What new features are included in the 5th edition? A: The 5th edition includes an enhanced art program, a new Conditions at a Glance appendix, updated tables summarizing risks and benefits of massage therapy, and case histories for real-world context.
- Q: Does the book include evidence-based research? A: Yes, the book features a research literacy appendix that addresses the importance of evidence-based massage therapy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5th Edition' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2012.
- Q: Are there any resources included with the book? A: Yes, each book includes a code for access to various educational resources such as games, exercises, quizzes, videos, and animations created or selected by the author.
- Q: Is this book considered a standard textbook in massage therapy education? A: Yes, it is regarded as a cornerstone text in the massage curriculum and is highly respected among manual therapists.