MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND MASSAGE THERAPY: A DECISION TREE APPROACH, MODULE 2 - PT

Course overview

This textbook puts clients, not conditions, at the heart of every massage therapy session. It gives massage therapists a simple, straightforward system for working safely and effectively with clients facing varied health challenges. MCMT gives clear massage pressure guidelines for a host of conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Providing a clear path through the pathology, Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy gives massage therapists a simple, straightforward system. Beginning with an overview of the condition, including symptoms and common treatments, the book then provides interview questions, massage therapy guidelines, and a decision tree, so you can customize the treatment for maximum effectiveness. Current research and possible benefits help you communicate how massage might relieve symptoms and support your clients in dealing with the condition. Course Outline: Chapter 7: Skin Conditions Chapter 8: Muscle and Soft Tissue Conditions Chapter 9: Skeletal System Conditions Chapter 10: Nervous System Conditions Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System Conditions Chapter 12: Blood Conditions