Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, this comprehensive text provides a solid foundation in massage therapy and manual therapy. Includes case studies, expanded rehabilitation content, an emphasis on kinesiology, coverage of Thai massage, lines drawings, and over 700 full-color illustrations.--From publisher description.;Unit one : Foundations for practice, basic and complementary methods, and business practices. History of massage therapy / H. Micheal Tarver, Til Luchau, and Susan G. Salvo -- The therapeutic relationship / Megan E. Lavery and Susan G. Salvo -- Tools of the trade -- Self-care : physical activity, nutrition, and stress management -- Research literacy and massage therapy / JoEllen M. Sefton and Susan G. Salvo -- Massage therapy effects : research-based / JoEllen M. Sefton -- Body mechanics, client positioning, and draping / Susan G. Salvo -- Massage techniques, joint mobilizations, and stretches -- Infection control and emergency preparedness -- Treatment planning : intake, assessment, and documentation -- Special populations : pregnant women, infants, children and adolescents, elderly, clients with impairments, and near the end-of-life -- Hydrotherapy : clinical applications, spa therapies, and aromatherapy -- Foot reflexology -- Clinical massage and sports massage / Judith DeLany, Alice Sanvito, and Susan Salvo -- Seated massage / Ralph R. Stephens -- Energy-based bodywork therapy : shiatsu, ayurveda, and Thai massage / Kenneth G. Zysk and Richard Gold -- Business, marketing, accounting, and finance -- Unit two : Anatomy and physiology. Introduction to the human body : cells, tissues, and the body compass -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Kinesiology -- Integumentary system -- Nervous system.