“I teach in clinical, hospital, and oncology settings. Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy has quickly become an essential piece of my toolbox for curriculum creation and for the simplification of previously complex concepts.
This book should be used in every pathology class in every massage school and should be a part of the personal library of every massage therapist; even those who don't "plan" to work with clients with medical conditions”
--Lauren Cates
Massage Therapy Instructor and President, Society for Oncology Massage
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As a text Thorough…Linked to Practice…Principle-based…Motivating
As a result Understanding…Effectiveness…Confidence…Purpose
As a master teacher and educational administrator, Tracy Walton designed Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy(MCMT) to inspire students and support teachers. She combines rigorous science with a deep understanding of the intimate and unpredictable nature of the massage therapy setting.
MCMT focuses on strategic thinking as an essential component of professional judgment. Rather than merely describing conditions and listing contraindications, this text gives students sound principles for approaching any medical condition and then applies those principles to common clinical situations. With the why and how of clinical decisions, students practice more safely, confidently, and professionally.
Teachers go from being encyclopedic sources of information to being guides, helping each student develop the mindset and skill set necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving field.
Practical and easy to understand, MCMT makes learning easier and more effective. Students apply principles to a multitude of conditions and modify the decision-tree approach to meet the needs of their clients. Teachers use the clear structure to establish a reliable system for approaching a client with a medical condition. The classroom-tested, teacher-tested supports facilitate class planning and teaching. The format itself (progressive structure, key repetition, step-by-step instructions, etc.), the many tools provided for teachers (lesson plans, sample exercises, printable forms, etc.), and a host of online resources (blank Decision Trees to fill in, a “side effects table” of massage adaptations, a visual pressure scale, etc.) reinforce the comprehensive content. And because the text is principle based, it has staying power.
Comprehensive and foundational, this text plays a vital role in courses on massage technique, pathology, student clinic, massage research, practice management, and special populations.
As a textbook, Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy is
designed to:
be immediately usable, no matter what the experience level of the
student therapist
increase students’ knowledge with accurate information and in-depth explanations
develop students’ understanding through principle-based applications and clinical examples
make teaching easier and more enjoyable
reinforce key COMTA competencies
enhance safety in classrooms, clinic, and practices
As a master teacher and educational administrator, Tracy Walton designed Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy (MCMT) to inspire students and support teachers. She combines rigorous science with a deep understanding of the intimate and unpredictable nature of the massage therapy setting. 
Practical and easy to understand, MCMT makes learning easier and more effective. Students apply principles to a multitude of conditions and modify the