{"product_id":"9780323291583","title":"Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists - E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten \u003ci\u003eby\u003c\/i\u003e a massage therapist \u003ci\u003efor\u003c\/i\u003e massage therapists,\u003cb\u003e Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides direct information along with focused recommendations. Coverage of over 340 pathologies helps you appropriately tailor massage treatment, and more than 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on geriatric massage and has been extensively reviewed by over a dozen experts in the massage and medical fields. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed on licensure and certification exams and in practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eA traffic light icon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e appears before each pathology in the book, designating whether massage is contraindicated (red), local contraindication (yellow), or indicated (green) for that particular pathology. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent format for each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, list of pathologies, system overview, and pathologies, including description, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and massage considerations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStudent-friendly features\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter include learning objectives and self-tests that measure your comprehension. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical Technology\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e highlight special populations, such as clients in wheelchairs or with pacemakers, and explain what the medical device is, and what special precautions or contraindications you should be aware of before working on these clients. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpotlight on Research\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e summarize recent studies of massage therapy and its effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStudent resources on an Evolve companion website\u003c\/b\u003e include interactive activities, video clips of techniques, animations, the \u003ci\u003eBody Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e coloring book, flashcards, review questions, additional case studies, an image collection, an audio glossary, study tips, stress-busting tips, research updates, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e reinforces content covered in the book and provides a dynamic way to learn key concepts, with features including recall activities, rollover glossary terms and definitions, animations, quizzes, and \u003ci\u003eClinical Tips\u003c\/i\u003e boxes. \u003ci\u003e(Available separately.)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069937205488,"sku":"9780323291583","price":63.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323291583_p0.jpg?v=1763682853","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323291583","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}