Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals

Dr. Susan Salvo has a diverse career in massage and academia spanning over 40 years. Susan is well-known as a thought leader and pioneer in evidence-informed practice, has written two widely-used textbooks, and presents at professional conferences around the world. She also reviews case reports for the Massage Therapy Foundation and was a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge project and the Council of State Governments Interstate Compact. Susan's writings, teachings, and research efforts focus on advancing the fields of massage, complementary and integrative health care, and higher education.Affiliations and expertise:Adjunct Professor, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, USAAdjunct Professor: Unitech Training Academy, USAAdjunct Professor: Northeast College of Health Sciences, USAAdjunct Professor: New Mexico School of Massage, USA

• 1. Introduction to Pathology and Infection Control 2. Treatment Planning: Intake, Consent, and Documentation 3. Pharmacology and Massage Therapy 4. Dermatologic Pathologies 5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies 6. Neurologic Pathologies 7. Endocrine Pathologies 8. Cardiovascular Pathologies 9. Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies 10. Respiratory Pathologies 11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies 12. Urinary Pathologies 13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections 14. Oncology Massage 15. Mental Disorders 16. Geriatric Massage 17. Hospital-based Massage Therapy