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Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage Paperback – 22 April 2008

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With thorough coverage of the knowledge you need to practice, "Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of massage and the latest therapeutic modalities and equipment, as well as important practice management topics such as ethics, legal issues, and best business practices. Focused on clinical reasoning and competency-based outcomes, this new edition includes two companion DVDs with over three hours of video on techniques, body mechanics, case studies, and more, plus anatomy and physiology animations that demonstrate concepts from the book.
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Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Also in private practice for almost 30 years, Sandy works with a diverse clientele, dealing with everything from stress management massage to physician-referred rehabilitative care upon physician referral. She has developed and supervises a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. She also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation for individual athletes, primarily in golf, football, basketball, and baseball. In addition to being published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Sandy is a prominent author of many Elsevier massage therapy resources, including: Sports & Exercise Massage: Comprehensive Care in Athletics, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage Mosby's Massage Therapy Review Mosby's Curriculum Guide for Massage Therapy Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage Video Series, Volumes 1-4

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mosby; 4th edition (22 April 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 832 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323048617
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323048613
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 3.18 x 27.31 cm
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Professional Experience: Website: sandyfritz.info

1979 ' Present, Massage Therapist

Mixed clientele from stress management massage to rehabilitative care upon physician referral and in the mental health field with a psychologist providing support care and education for attention deficient/ hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, fatigue and pain management. Has provided over 30,000 professional massage sessions.

Developed and supervised student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions professional football team.

Continues to provide professional sports massage and rehabilitation for individual pro football, basketball players and golfers.

1985 ' Present, Owner/Director, Health Enrichment Center, Inc.

Provides education for approximately 50 massage students per year as head educator of Health Enrichment Center. Oversees all aspects of business for the school. Designed and developed a compressive curriculum for massage education that includes many innovative concepts in teaching strategies. Provides continuing education programs for massage professionals all over the US and Canada.

Actively teaches 75 percent of the school programs which includes: client assessment, breathing dysfunction syndrome management with massage, chronic conditions management with massage, sports massage, teaching client self- help, communication skills, and professional ethics in entry-level to advanced level education.

1995 ' Present, Consultant

Consults with school owners and directors of massage therapy programs regarding teaching strategies, curriculum development, and administrative structure.

1995 ' Present, Public Speaker, Lecturer, Stress Management Educator

Worldwide public speaker and stress management educator. Provides programs for the public and corporate settings from speaking to a large group such as Financial Business Women Association Programs to working with kids on probation. The education revolves around how massage can benefit the individual, massage trends, what we can do for ourselves, and how to choose effective professional support services in the holistic health area.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, International Advisory Board

Awards and Honors:

Star of the Century by Massage Magazine, January 2000

Education:

Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, Health Science Concentration, May 1998

Thomas Edison State College, Masters of Science in Management Sept 2001

Personal:

Single mother of three children, ages 39, 33, and 25 and Grandma to one granddaughter age 5

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AndyOKC
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy stuff, but a must view for any practicing therapist, or just for a laugh or two
Reviewed in the United States on 1 January 2017
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All four tapes in the series are just over an hour of material total. (approx. 20 minutes each after the titles and intros) It uses a lot of unspecified and inaccurate "jargon." Listen closely to the terms and words used in tapes 3 & 4. The first tape is the most bizarre material I have ever seen in my 45 years as a massage therapist and registered nurse (I am 65 and became a CMT at 20 years of age a RN at 25). In my opinion the draping information presented by the obese, older woman in the black "outfit" verges on mentally pathological, as in obsessive compulsive. As presented the positioning, "packing" with bolsters and the elaborate "costuming" of the client will take much of the one hour, that could be used to actually care for the client. Every serious student of massage should view, share and discuss this material as evidence of how weird massage education became in this time period. I believe the author had some personal issues and was attempting to impose them on those viewing the videos. Impressionable novice student therapists may have been severely damaged by this material in my opinion. Please buy any copy you can, view it, become amused and appalled, then archive it so it will not be repeated or destroy it to prevent is being taken as factual. The five stars are based on it needing to be viewed by every reasonable practitioner and every knowledgeable massage client.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for any bodywork practitioner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2011
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 A great book for any bodywork practitioner - I have been using it for years!  Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
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Hector
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in the United States on 26 June 2023
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Muy buenas condiciones
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Dr. Scott Cuthbert
4.0 out of 5 stars The classic in the scientific presentation of massage therapy
Reviewed in the United States on 15 December 2013
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Sandy Fritz has done a tremendous job in encapsulating -- in easy to read but deeply scientific writing -- the totality of massage therapy science. The evidence base for massage therapy is growing, and Sandy Fritz' writings on this subject are among the best to be found anywhere. The text is well researched, and the information in this book is as up to date as possible, catching hold and describing easily the latest developments in the growing evidence-base regarding the therapeutic effects of touch. The neurology, physiology, biochemistry, "energetics" (acupuncture and other forms of energy), and human effects of touch are described beautifully.

I found the book a superb introduction to the massive world of bodywork and touch therapies. Cautions and contraindications to massage therapy -- and therapist and client interactions -- are provided for easy identification. The list of conditions that massage may ameliorate that Sandy Fritz has gathered evidence for is very impressive.

For instance the studies done at the University Of Miami School Of Medicine have shown that massage produces very beneficial effects upon the nervous system, the endocrine system, the immune system, and neurotransmitter levels. In fact across decades of studies, decreases have been noted in anxiety, depression, and stress hormones with increased alertness and better performance of cognitive tasks at the same time (making us more creative and think more clearly). The pressure stimulation associated with massage increases vagus nerve activity, which in turn lowers physiological arousal and stress hormones such as cortisol. Decreased cortisol levels in turn lead to enhanced immune function.

Massage has always been one of the most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort. When a person has sore, aching muscles, abdominal pains, or a bruise or wound, the instinctive impulse is to touch and rub that part of the body to obtain relief. The fastest growing segment of our population is those over 80 years of age. Many elderly people are alone and their spouses have passed away and their families are busy with their own lives. I have seen profound improvements in both physical and emotional health for the elderly in their interactions with massage therapists.

Massage professionals are the experts in this kind of healing touch, and their work is highly beneficial and recommended. This book covers it all and may come to be considered a classic in the field. Highly recommended.

-- Dr. Scott Cuthbert, author of  Applied Kinesiology Essentials: The Missing Link in Health Care  (2013), and  Applied Kinesiology: Clinical Techniques for Lower Body Dysfunctions  (2013).
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Marie Parrish
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on 8 February 2011
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I love this book! Easy to follow with detailed pictures. Gives valid and current research material. Guides you through the research process. Gives proficiency excercises to test your knowledge and skills. This textbook list which essential oils to use for certain common physical conditions. Need I say more, it has everything you would need to help you gain more knowledge and understanding of body mechanics and ergonomics for your upcoming and growing practice with therapeutic massage.
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