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Abdominal Aponeurosis, 98 Abdominal Region, 149–152, 150 Index NOTE: Page numbers in italic indicate figures; page numbers followed by t indicate tables; b indicates boxes. A American Organization for Bodywork Therapies Arachnoid mater, 113 Abdominal aponeurosis, 98 of Asia (AOBTA), 481–482 Areolar connective tissue, 67, 70 Abdominal region, 149–152, 150–151 Aminoglycosides, 229 Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, 23 Abnormal spinal curvature, 306–307 Amitriptyline (Elavil), 229 Aroma bath, 473t Accountability, definition, 30, 41 Amma, 2t The Art of Massage (Kellogg), 14, 26 Accounting, 572–573 definition, 482 Arterial enhancement, 427, 427b Acetaminophen, 228 Amobarbital (Amytal), 229 Arteries, 121–122, 122 Acetylcholine, 102 Amphiarthrotic joints, 155 definition, 55 Achilles tendon, 99 Amphotericin B, 230 Arthritis, 531 Acne vulgaris, 232 Amputation, 532 Arthrology, 152–156 Acromion process, 304 Anaerobic mechanism, 157, 158 Articular cartilage, knee joint, 95 Action potential. see Nerve impulses Anahata chakra, 499t, 500 Artificial respiration, 556 Active range of motion (AROM), 156, 309–311, Analgesics, 228 definition, 535 310 Anaphase, 59, 59 Asclepiades of Bithynia, 8 definition, 295 Anatomical position, 147, 147. see also Client Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT), 481–496, 482b Active transport mechanisms, 60, 62 position; Positioning the body basic routine (shaitsu), 490–493b Activity and analysis information, 276–277, 278b definition, 146 definition, 466 definition, 253 Anatomical terminology, 147–152 massage therapy differences, 481–482 Acupoints, 485–486 incorporating into a session, 152 principles of treatment, 489–493 definition, 466 Anatomy, 57 professional association and national Acupressure, 494–496 definition, 55 certification, 482 definition, 466, 482 levels of organization, 57 self-care, 494–496 points for self-care, 494–495t Anatripsis, 2t Asking, 487 Acute, definition, 226 Ancient civilizations, 3, 3–6 Aspirin, 228 Adams, Francis, 7b Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Assessment Adductors, 98 (Accupril, Monopril, Vasotec, definition, 295 Adenosine diphosphate, 157, 158 Lotensin), 229 documentation, 301–304, 303 Adenosine triphosphate, 157, 157 Anisindione (Miradon), 230 emergency situation, 555–556 Adipose tissue, 66, 67 Anma, 2t wellness versus therapeutic massage, 296–297 Adrenal glands, 136 Anmo, 2t Assistance, on and off table, 360–364, 361–364b Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), 135 Anointing, definition, 1, 3 Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Advertising, 576 Antagonist, definition, 146 (ABMP), 32, 34, 49 Advisors and mentors, 572 Antagonists (muscles), 161 Code of Ethics, 35b Aerobic respiration, 157, 158 Antebrachial region, 149–152, 150–151 Asthma, 247, 531 Agonist, definition, 147 Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), 304 Astrocytes, 106, 106 Agonist (muscles), 161 Anti-anxiety medications, 229 Asymmetric stance, 171–173, 172, 173 Air, 497 Anti-inflammatory drugs, 228 definition, 146 Ajna chakra, 499t, 500 Antianginal drugs, 229 Atharva Veda, 4 Al-Razi, 9 Antibacterial drugs, 229 Athletes, 516–525 Alexander technique, 16t, 18 Anticoagulant therapy, 230 common injuries, 525 Algotherapy, 473t Antidepressants, 229 definition, 515 Alimentary canal, 131 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), 135 self-care for, 525 Alkylamines, 230 Antiherpesvirus drugs, 229–230 Atom, 57 Alprazolam (Xanax), 229 Antihistamines, 230 Atrophy, muscle, 161 Alveoli, 129, 129 Antihypertensive drugs, 229 Auditory cues of conduct, 43–44 Alzheimer’s disease, 531 Antiinfectives, 229–230 Auditory input, treatment room, 570–571 American Association of Masseurs and Antilipemics, 229 Aulus Cornelius Celsus, 8 Masseuses (AAMM), 49 Antimycotic drugs, 230 Authorization to Use and Disclose Health Care American Cancer Society, 230 Antiviral drugs, 229–230 Information, 254, 266 American Massage Therapy Association Anxiety, 368t Autonomic nervous system, 116–117 (AMTA), 21–22, 32, 49 Aponeuroses, 69 responses, 118t Code of Ethics, 34b Appendicular skeleton, 91–94 Axial skeleton, 84–85, 85–86t Standards of Practice document, 36b Arab world, middle ages, 9 Axillary region, 149–152, 150–151 595 Braun_3e_Index_Reprint.indd 595 1/16/19 4:18 PM 596 Index Axons, 73, 80, 102 Breathing rhythm, 315 Cerebellum, 111, 111 Ayurvedic healthcare, 496–500 Brine baths, 473t Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), 74 definition of health, 496b Brochures, 576 Cerebrum, 111, 111 doshas, 497–498 Brompheniramine maleate (Dimetapp), 230 Certification energy and chakras, 498, 498–500 Bronchi, 129 definition, 30, 37 five elements, 497 Brossage, 473t versus licensure, 38t Brow (third eye) chakra, 499t, 500 Cervical plexus, 107, 157 B Bruises, 368t Cervical region, 149–152, 150–151 Ball-and-socket joints, 155–156 Bruising, 244 Cervical vertebrae, 89, 89 Balneotherapy, 473t Brush and tone, 473t Cetrizine (Zyrtec), 230 Barbiturates, 229 Bulk transport mechanisms, 62, 62 Chair massage, 405–416, 543, 543–544 Baths, 472 Bunions, 368t business relationships and, 578 local, 476 Burns, subacute and postacute, 368t client positioning, 406 Benzodiazepines, 229 Bursae, 155 corporate chair accounts, 413 Beta-adrenergic anti-anginals, 229 Business cards, 576, 578 definition, 349 Beta-blockers (Inderal, Toprol XI, Betaloc, Business development, long-term, 578–580 face cradle coverings, 413 Lopressor, Tenormin, Corgard), 229 Business options, 560–563 highlights, 406b Biceps brachii, 98, 100, 161, 161 Business practices, 44 indications and contraindications, 413, 414b direct manipulation, 444b Business start-up, 563–568, 564b safety and sanitation for, 406 Biceps femoris, 99, 100 benefits, 566 sample flow, 407–412b Bile-sequencing drugs (Colestid, Prevalite), 229 business plan components, 565b Chakras, 499t Bioenergy, definition, 466, 481 choosing a place of business, 568–572 Chartered Society of Massage and Remedial Biomechanics, 168–177 insurance, 565–566 Gymnastics, 14 definition, 146 policies and procedures, 567–568 Chi Nei Tsang, definition, 482 Blisters, 368t record keeping, 566 China, ancient, 3–4, 4 Blood circuits, 122–123 regulations, 565 Chinese medicine, 482–489 Blood thinner therapy. see Anticoagulant therapy Buspirone (BuSpar), 229 assessment, 487 Blood vessels, 66, 67, 121–122 disease origin and prevention, 486–487 Body awareness, 175, 335 C eight principles, 487–488 Body mechanics, 147 Calcaneus, 94 five phase theory, 488–489, 488t components of, 169, 169–170, 170 Calcium channel blockers (Norval, Candene, four examinations, 487 definition, 146 Calan, Procardia, Cardizem), 229 Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton), improper, 176 Cancer, 230, 531 230 injury, 176 Cancer symptoms, 368t Choking, 556–557 injury prevention, 176–177 Canon of Medicine (Ibn Sina), 9 Cholesterol synthesis inhibitors (Lipitor, Zocor, massage therapists, 582, 582t Capillaries, 122, 123 Mevacor, Pravachol), 229 Body movements, 169–175 Carcinogens, 230–231 Chondrocytes, 69, 69 pairs, 168, 168 Cardiac muscle, 71, 72, 96–97, 97 Chromatin, 63 Body of knowledge, 32 Cardiac pulse rhythm, 315 Chronic, definition, 226 definition, 30, 31 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Chronic fatigue, 368t Body regions, 149–152, 150–151 definition, 535, 556 Chronic illness, 531 Body systems, 55–145 Cardiovascular disease, 243–245 definition, 515 Body wraps, in hydrotherapy, 476 management, 229 Cibot, P. M., 11 Bodywork Cardiovascular system, 119–125 Circular friction, 454 definition, 1, 2 effects of massage, 125 Circulation of light, 498 modalities, 14–18, 16t functions, 123–125 Circulatory enhancement, 17, 426–438 timeline, 15 Carpal bones, 92 Circulatory system, effects of massage, 366t Bolstering, in client positioning, 354 Carpal region, 149–152, 150–151 Citalopram (Celexa), 229 Bolsters, 544 Carpal tunnel syndrome, 368t Clear boundaries, 558–559 Bone, 66, 67, 69 Cartilage, 66, 67, 67–69, 94–95, 95 Clemastine fumarate (Tavist, Dayhist), 230 shapes, 83, 84 types, 68t Client-centered, definition, 30 structure, 82–84, 83–84 Cartilaginous (amphiarthrotic) joints, 155 Client history, 270, 272, 285–292 visible structure, 83–84, 84 Case studies, 283–284, 316–317, 342–343 Client interview, 272 Bone formation, 95–96 Caudad, 148, 149 procedure, 275b Bone growth, 96 definition, 146 Client positioning, 350–354. see also Anatomical Bone remodeling, 96 Cell membrane, 59–60, 63 position; Positioning the body Bony landmark, 83–84, 84 structure, 60, 60 communication for, 359–360 definition, 55 Cells, 57, 58–63 determination of, 354 Bony thorax, 89, 90 components of, 59–63, 63 Client relationships, 52–53 Bookkeeping, 574, 573–575 homeostasis, 58 Client’s condition, discussion of, 337 Brachial plexus, 107, 157 stages of division, 58–59, 59 Coccyx, 89, 89 Brachial region, 149–152, 150–151 Cells and tissues, abnormal conditions, 230–231 Code of ethics, 33–34 Brachialis, 100 Centering, 386t definition, 30, 31 Brachioradialis, 98 definition, 349, 370–371 Cold applications, indications for, 470b Brain, 111, 111 massage therapists, 584 Cold plunge, 473t Brainstem, 111, 111 Central nervous system (CNS), 73, 111–113 Cold-related conditions, 557–558 Branding, 575 Cephalad, 148, 149 Collagen, 66, 67 Breast cancer, 249–250 definition, 147 Combination medications, 228 Breast recess table, 538 Cephalosporins, 229 Comminuted fracture, 234 Braun_3e_Index_Reprint.indd 596 1/16/19 4:18 PM Index 597 Common cold, 246–247 Cysts, 368t Dual relationships, 52 Communication, 261–270 Cytokinesis, 59, 59 Ducts, 139–140 client positioning and draping, 359–360 Cytoplasm, 62, 63 Duke Integrative Medicine program, 23 describe a massage session to a new client, Cytoplasmic organelles, 62–63 Dulse scrub, 473t 360b
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