"Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field. NEW! Updated Hydrotherapy and Spa chapter features the latest procedures. NEW! Expanded sports massage section in the Clinical Massage chapter offers additional information on this growing practice area. NEW! Revised artwork in the Kinesiology chapter clearly illustrates key concepts."--Publisher marketing.

Previous edition: 2020.

UNIT ONE FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE, COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE METHODS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES -- 1 History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations -- 2 The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries -- 3 Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment -- 4 Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care -- 5 Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy -- 6 Massage Therapy Research -- 7 Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping -- 8 Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications -- 9 Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness -- 10 Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals -- 11 Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those With Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments -- 12 Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures -- 13 Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice -- 14 Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, and Clinical Application Methods -- 15 Seated Massage: Principles and Practice -- 16 Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Principles -- 17 Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and Planning -- UNIT TWO ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY, AND PATHOLOGY -- 18 Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass -- 19 Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries -- 20 Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries -- 21 Kinesiology -- 22 Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries -- 23 Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries -- 24 Endocrine System and Pathologies -- 25 Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders -- 26 Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders -- 27 Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions -- 28 Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders -- 29 Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders -- 30 Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders -- Glossary -- Biography Index -- Index.