A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology

by Ruth Werner

The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. This edition includes Modality Recommendation Charts offering specific advice about modalities to pursue or avoid in various circumstances. The book has been reorganized to include an introductory chapter on fundamental concepts and a concluding chapter on cancer. New topics covered include myeloma, sickle cell disease, and autism spectrum disorders. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, interactive flashcards, quiz questions, an audio glossary, and printable client history forms.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Education

772 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Therapeut, Dozent / Waldport, Oregon

Reviews

[TurtleMoon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book to bodyworkers. It is great for learning and for reference. I use it regularly even for non-massage medical knowledge. The author definitely errs on the conservative side. But, I would expect that on this subject.

[Abbystone Biscuit1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruth Werner gives excellent explanations and solid recommendations for pathological conditions as related to massage therapy. I recommend this book to every LMT I meet.

[Jenn Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough and packed full of information.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy reading Ruth Werner's take on the power and importance of massage, but for the purpose of passing the Oregon Boards practical exam, the information is better outlined in Dr. Born's The Essential Massage Companion.

[Ana Helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick synopses of most pathologies specific to massage/touch, with some cool photos as well. Good reference book.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great place to start learning conditions. especially with skin disorders, the author's explanations clear and give practical examples to help remember one condition from the next.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent reference book.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually, this is the right title and author, but wrong edition, I think. Anyway, good guide pathologies of the different systems especially for people will are involved in any kind of bodywork.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The picture in the back and quick reference chart are very helpful,

[Tammy Parry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read, re-read, marked, used, and referenced frequently.

[Nicholas Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

it will be useful. not sure if i like reading some of it and some stuff was interesting! more to come..

[Meftah]

thanks

[TC · Rating 5 out of 5]

EVERY massage therapist should own this book!