Table of Content
1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession 2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues 3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage 4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping 5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice 6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage 7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety 8. Body Mechanics 9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping 10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques 11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan 12. Complementary Bodywork Systems 13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings 14. Adaptive Massage 15. Wellness Education 16. Case Studies Appendix A: Indications and Contraindications to Massage Appendix B: Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders Appendix C: Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist Glossary
