Description
This is an essential, one-of-a-kind resource for gaining the skills and knowledge you need to provide safe, effective massage therapy to patients in acute care settings and private practice clients who are medically frail. As demand grows for massage therapy in acute care, many bodyworkers seek to broaden their ability to meet this important need. To paraphrase the author: For many touch therapists, massage is more than a job or a profession--it's a calling.
With the knowledge gained from this expertly written book, you will be able to confidently provide massage therapy in the hospital, other care settings, and for clients affected by health problems. It's the ideal guide for student bodyworkers and practitioners, educators, hospital administrators, and a wide range of medical professionals.
Features
--Abundant illustrations - convey concepts such as body mechanics, draping, medical devices and procedures
--Clinical Consideration sections offer discussion of common signs, symptoms, and conditions and their impact on massage pressure adjustments, site restrictions, and positioning needs
--Explains technical and medical knowledge in simplistic terms so readers can understand unknown topics easily
--Lays the foundation for therapists working in a medical setting including hospital culture, infection control practices and standard precautions
--Presents the steps involved in planning and giving a massage session, charting, and collecting patient data
--Case histories and "A Therapist Journal" offer real life scenarios to provide students with examples of what to expect in practice
--Recurrent "Teaching Tips" offer practical suggestions, such as building rapport with staff and the art of moving hospital furniture
--Includes a historical perspective and review of hospital massage research
--Bolded Key Terms and end of chapter "Test Yourself" exercises reinforce key terms and concepts
About the Author(s)
- Gayle MacDonald MS, LMT
- <DIV>Oregon School of Massage, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR</DIV></div></div>
Specs
- Product Format: Softbound
- ISBN: 9780781747059
- Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 10 7/8
- Pages: 224
- Pub Date: Sep 15, 2004
- Weight: 1.367
Associated Specialties
Table of contents
Chapter 1: The Revival of Hospital Massage
Chapter 2: Reviewing the Research
Chapter 3: Adapting to Hospital Culture
Chapter 4: Infection Control Practices
Chapter 5: Pressure, Site, and Position: A Clinical Framework
Chapter 6: Common Reasons for Hospitalization or Medical Treatment
Chapter 7: Common Conditions and Symptoms
Chapter 8: Common Medical Devices and Procedures
Chapter 9: Medications
Chapter 10: Referrals, Orders, and Intake
Chapter 11: The Massage Session
Chapter 12: Documentation
Chapter 13: Blazing New Trails
Appendix A: Common Abbreviations
Appendix B: Glossary of Touch Modalities
Appendix C: Additional Sample Forms
Appendix D: Test Yourself Answers
Glossary
Index
