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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
ISBN-100781763096
ISBN-139780781763097
eBay Product ID (ePID)46984769
Product Key Features
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDrug Handbook for Massage Therapists (Lww in Touch Series)
SubjectAllied Health Services / Massage Therapy, Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy
Publication Year2008
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorJean M. Wible
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight22 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-043323
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.8/22
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
Table Of ContentDrug Assessment for Massage Therapy (this is a brief introduction) Alphabetical Listing of Drugs (the bulk of the book!) Appendix: Guide to Abbreviations Glossary Index (generic and brand names)
SynopsisDesigned for quick reference, this first-of-its-kind handbook instantly answers the massage therapist's questions about any drug a client may be taking, including how the drug may affect the application of massage, which cautions and contraindications may exist, and which changes in the massage session may be required for a client taking the drug. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and each drug entry includes pronunciation; brand names; effects on the body; diseases, disorders, and symptoms the drug treats; possible side effects; onset-peak-duration table; and massage considerations. Introductory Section, Drug Assessment for Massage Therapy offers a series of questions to be answered based on deductive reasoning that is adaptable for clients taking one or many drugs. These questions help in the design of a massage session that meets the needs of the client. Covers medications regulated by the FDA as prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Since herbal medication are regulated differently, they are not covered here., Designed for quick reference, this first-of-its-kind handbook instantly answers the massage therapist's questions about any drug a client may be taking, including how the drug may affect the application of massage, which cautions and contraindications may exist, and which changes in the massage session may be required for a client taking the drug. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and each drug entry includes pronunciation; brand names; effects on the body; diseases, disorders, and symptoms the drug treats; possible side effects; onset-peak-duration table; and massage considerations.Introductory Section, Drug Assessment for Massage Therapy offers a series of questions to be answered based on deductive reasoning that is adaptable for clients taking one or many drugs. These questions help in the design of a massage session that meets the needs of the client.Covers medications regulated by the FDA as prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Since herbal medication are regulated differently, they are not covered here.
Real names of medications along with the general, simple pathology (reason for treatment) and considerations for handling a massage with a client that uses that medication. Insightful and written by respectable individuals.