Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5th Edition

Get complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5^th Edition provides concise pathology information, along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. Written by massage therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

• UPDATED! Refreshed artwork throughout the book visually reinforces key concepts and techniques.
• UPDATED! Information on the biopsychosocial model, transmission-based precautions, and disinfection procedures for today’s massage practice.
• UPDATED! Inclusion of sleep disorders, opioids, and CBD use by clients, and their massage considerations.
• UPDATED! Addition of evidence-based protocols for scar tissue, constipation, hypoglycemia, and more.
• UPDATED! Detailed information on how to work with clients after surgery, who have a colostomy, amputations, or who are on dialysis.
• UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed and revised pathologies feature current research findings and reflect what students will encounter in today’s massage therapy practice, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.

By Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT, BCTMB, Director of Education and Instructor at Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy