Practice, 7th Edition Author; Susan G.
Salvo ( All CHAPTERs 1-
30)LATEST VERSION
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 01: History of Massage-Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional
Societies, Organizations, and Associations
CHAPTER 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and
Boundaries CHAPTER 03: Tools of the Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants,
Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment
CHAPTER 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care
CHAPTER 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy
CHAPTER 06: Massage Therapy Research
CHAPTER 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping
CHAPTER 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and
Contraindications
CHAPTER 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness
CHAPTER 10: Professional Standards-Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals
CHAPTER 11: Special Populations-Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients,
Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and
Mobility Impairment
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, CHAPTER 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa
Procedures CHAPTER 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles and Practice
CHAPTER 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments,
Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries
CHAPTER 15: Seated Massage-Principles and Practic
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, CHAPTER 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and
Chakras
CHAPTER 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional
Development, Accounting, and Planning
CHAPTER 18: Introduction to the Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body
Compass
CHAPTER 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and
Injuries CHAPTER 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders,
and Injuries CHAPTER 21: Kinesiology-Part A
CHAPTER 21: Kinesiology-Part B
CHAPTER 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and
Injuries CHAPTER 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and
Injuries CHAPTER 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies
CHAPTER 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and
Disorders CHAPTER 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and
Disorders
CHAPTER 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions
CHAPTER 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and
Disorders CHAPTER 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions,
and Disorders CHAPTER 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, &Disorders
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