A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)

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Summary: Very good for learning pathologies
Review: I am a massage therapist and used this book to teach myself the various pathologies. I recommend this book highly to any massage therapist who needs more knowledge in pathology.

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Summary: very conservative views...
Review: I am in my last semester of massage school and this is a required text for us. While I do find it to be very clear, concise and informative, it is VERY conservative concerning contraindications and treatment. For many conditions, derivative massage and/or passive touch (in the very least) would be helpful treatment. This book has a strictly hands off policy. I am extremely grateful for the general guidelines it offers, however.

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Summary: very conservative views...
Review: I am in my last semester of massage school and this is a required text for us. While I do find it to be very clear, concise and informative, it is VERY conservative concerning contraindications and treatment. For many conditions, derivative massage and/or passive touch (in the very least) would be helpful treatment. This book has a strictly hands off policy. I am extremely grateful for the general guidelines it offers, however.

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Summary: Well-written overview of diseases
Review: I bought this to prepare for the NCBTMB test and found this guide to be useful and HIGHLY readable as well! Well worth the money. I photocopied the back appendix and keep it in the office--a great reference!

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Summary: Well-written overview of diseases
Review: I bought this to prepare for the NCBTMB test and found this guide to be useful and HIGHLY readable as well! Well worth the money. I photocopied the back appendix and keep it in the office--a great reference!

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Summary: A must for clinical massage therapy
Review: I have used this book time and time again. I had this text in massage school directly after its publication, and I am glad I did. I use it continually in my practice. It has been a useful resource for myself and clients for understanding pathologies. Its recommendations are conservative, of course, for liability purposes. Pathologies are explained in a concise, easy to understand manner. It is the first resource I consult when confronted with questions of conditions and pathologies. I consider it a must for any licensed massage therapist, especially those who work in clinical massage therapy.

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Summary: A must for clinical massage therapy
Review: I have used this book time and time again. I had this text in massage school directly after its publication, and I am glad I did. I use it continually in my practice. It has been a useful resource for myself and clients for understanding pathologies. Its recommendations are conservative, of course, for liability purposes. Pathologies are explained in a concise, easy to understand manner. It is the first resource I consult when confronted with questions of conditions and pathologies. I consider it a must for any licensed massage therapist, especially those who work in clinical massage therapy.

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Summary: A wonderful reference for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers
Review: I just wish I would've had this book while I was in school! This is a VERY well organized book of pathology. It details the indications and contraindications very well, and even has some color photos of various pathologies toward the front to help you identify them. A must for a student, and a should have for a Massage Therapist in practice. You won't regret this purchase if have to study for the National or State Exams. A wonderful, helpful tool!

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Summary: A wonderful reference for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers
Review: I just wish I would've had this book while I was in school! This is a VERY well organized book of pathology. It details the indications and contraindications very well, and even has some color photos of various pathologies toward the front to help you identify them. A must for a student, and a should have for a Massage Therapist in practice. You won't regret this purchase if have to study for the National or State Exams. A wonderful, helpful tool!

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Summary: If you're a massage therapist ...GET THIS BOOK!
Review: Ruth Werner's book is incredible! It won't confuse you with a lot of medical jargon but is clear and easy to understand. Ruth provides case studies and overviews of diseases and a chart of indications and contraindications for massage! Also she covers many different conditions of nine body systems(for example...circulatory and digestive) Plus wonderful color palates of different skin condition, which make them easier to indentify later. I'm now an LMT and had the great priviledge to have Ruth Werner as my teacher. If you can't be as lucky as me get her book, its as good as the real thing! No therapist or bodyworker should be without it!