Category : Alternative & Holistic Medicine

Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting

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Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. Also covered are the essentials of clinical massage, such as indications and contraindications, review of massage methods, range of motion testing, SOAP note documentation, and a massage therapy general protocol. Case studies show how a multidisciplinary approach applies to real-world clients. By coordinating your work with other health professionals, you can enhance patient care in any clinical setting!Includes a DVD with:Two hours of video showing specific applications, featuring author Sandy Fritz.A complete general protocol for massage.State-of-the-art animations depicting biologic functions and medical procedures.700 full-color illustrations accompany procedures, concepts, and techniques.An integrated healthcare approach covers the healthcare environment and the skills necessary to be a contributing member of an integrated healthcare team.A research-based focus emphasizes research, clinical reasoning, and outcome-based massage application - for effective massage application in conjunction with healthcare intervention.A complete general protocol provides a guide to treating disorders and maintaining wellness, with recommendations for positioning and interventions, using a step-by-step sequence that can easily be modified to meet a patient's specific needs.A palliative protocol helps you temporarily relieve a patient's symptoms of disorders or diseases.Case studies focus on outcome-based massage for individuals with multiple health issues, detailing assessment, medical intervention, justification for massage, and session documentation.Coverage of advanced massage therapy skills and decision-making skills includes specif

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