Recognizing Health and Illness: Pathology for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers

This unique book is designed for classroom or independent study. The focus of the book is to guide the massage or bodywork practitioner to recognize signs of client health or illness, so that s/he can make well-informed practice decisions. One-hundred illustrations, tables, and quick reference guides make finding information quick and easy. Each chapter provides: * an anatomy and physiology review * identification of abnormal findings * contraindications * common effects of aging * sample cases and a review quiz Approved by NCBTMB for 15 Category A CEU credits. Health Positive!, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under Category A.