Libri di Ruth Werner

Now in vibrant full color, this fully updated and revised 4th Edition of Scheumann's The Balanced Body: A Guide to the Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System reflects the latest research in the field and brings a beloved technique manual up to date with current standards for evidence-informed practice. This user-friendly resource helps students develop a clear understanding of a sequential, progressive bodywork approach for the entire body. The 4th Edition retains the original book's innovative approach to the integration of a variety of massage therapy approaches and adds new material that brings Scheumann's work into a modern context. New sections on research, updates on recent pain and fascia science, updated coverage of pathologies, and new material on client endangerment work, along with an enhanced array of teaching and learning resources, make The Balanced Body an important resource for both new and seasoned massage therapists. *New Postural Evaluation charts provide photographs of real-life clients along with basic questions that help readers identify important patterns and apply concepts.* New Endangerment Site drawings show areas of the body that require specific caution or care when doing massage therapy.*Revised and updated coverage on the role and latest research of fasciaand pain science is integrated throughout.*New Pathology sections describe conditions or diseases that may impact bodywork choices for specific areas.*New in-book learning tools, including chapter objectives and postural evaluation guides, help students master the material and make the book easier to use. *A new pathology appendix provides more detail on relevant pathologic situations.*A new trigger point appendix provides trigger point charts for each body region.*New Cautionary Notes alert readers to special cases and situations.*A new full-color design clarifies key points and helps readers deepen their understanding of human anatomy as it relates to massage.*New test questions coordinate with ELAP guidelines.*Online videos feature the book's original author, Don Scheumann, demonstrating the how-to's of key techniques.*Session Impressions help students build critical thinking skills as they apply chapter material to real-world massage therapy scenarios.* Essential Anatomy boxes cover the crucial anatomical information that students must master before learning a technique.*Routines sections clarify the specific techniques to use when working on different areas of the body.*Holistic Perspective sidebars examine how culture, beliefs, and emotions may contribute to postural and movement patterns.

A Massage Therapist s Guide to Pathology, the best-selling pathology book, continues to set the standard through up-to-date, evidence-based content, an outstanding full color illustration program, and a friendly, accessible writing style. With skill and passion, respected author and lifelong educator Ruth Werner makes pathology fascinating and understandable for massage therapy students and prepares them to make professional choices that result in the best possible outcomes for clients living with a wide range of diseases and conditions. To ensure competent, safe practice, the Sixth Edition now emphasizes evidence-informed practice and offers a stronger focus on helping students develop the clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills they will need for complex decision- making. Well-established educational building blocks take learners from key word vocabulary through to more complex skills, and a wide range of enhanced in-text and online learning aids help ensure content mastery. Incorporating the latest research and information on more than 20 newly covered pathologies, the Sixth Edition is now ELAP-compliant, has testing formats that better prepare students for the MBLEx exam, and has been updated to be consistent with the DSM-V."

"Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists" is a quick reference for practicing massage therapists who need to make on-the-spot decisions on the applicability of their work when pathologies are present. The information included falls under five major topics: a brief definition and description of the condition; associated conditions and diseases are indicated with bold font to direct readers to the appropriate other entries; a list of signs and symptoms; a description of common treatment options, with emphasis on those that might influence choices about massage; a list of types of medications that are often recommended to treat the condition; a discussion of massage considerations, including possible risks, benefits, and advice for practitioners. Conditions are listed in alphabetical order, and cross-references for subtypes are found throughout the text. It includes a companion Website that will offer the searchable full text online.