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Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts in Pathology

Terminology

Infectious Agents

Hygienic Practices for Massage Therapists

The Inflammatory Process

Bodywork Modalities

Chapter 2: Integumentary System Conditions 

Contagious Skin Disorders
Boils
Cellulitis
Fungal Infections
Herpes Simplex
Impetigo
Lice and Mites
Warts

Non-Contagious Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Rosacea
Dermatitis/Eczema
Hives

Neoplastic Skin Disorders
Psoriasis
Skin Cancer
 
Skin Injuries
Burns
Decubitus Ulcers
Scar Tissue


Chapter 3: Musculoskeletal System Conditions

Muscular Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myositis Ossificans
Shin Splints
Spasms, Cramps
Strains


Bone Disorders
Avascular Osteonecrosis
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Paget Disease
Postural Deviations

Joint Disorders
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dislocations
Gout
Lyme Disease
Osteoarthritis
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylosis
Sprains
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Genetic Musculoskeletal Disorders                                                                                             Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome                                                                                                                    Marfan Syndrome                                                                                                                       Muscular Dystrophy                                                                                                                  Osteogenesis Necrosis


Other Connective Tissue Disorders
Baker Cyst
Bunions
Bursitis
Dupuytren Contracture
Ganglion Cysts
Hernia
Marfan Syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Pes Planus, Pes Cavus
Plantar Fasciitis
Scleroderma
Tendinopathies
Tenosynovitis                                                                                                                            Torticollis
Whiplash

Neuromuscular Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Disc Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
 


Chapter 4: Nervous System Conditions

Chronic Degenerative Disorders
Alzheimer Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral Neuropathy

Movement Disorders                                                                                                                    Dystonia                                                                                                                                          Parkinson Disease                                                                                                                              Tremor


Infectious Disorders
Encephalitis
Herpes Zoster
Meningitis
Polio, Post Polio Syndrome  

Psychiatric Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chemical Dependency
Depression
Eating Disorders

Nervous System Injuries                                                                                                                        Bell Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome                                                                                                      Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Other
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Headaches                                                                                                                                      Meniere Disease
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Disorders                                                                                                                           Vestibular Balance Disorders

 

Chapter 5: Circulatory System Conditions

Blood Disorders
Anemia
Embolism, Thrombus
Hematoma
Hemophilia
Leukemia                                                                                                                                          Malaria                                                                                                                                               Myeloma                                                                                                                                                  Sickle Cell Disease
Thrombophlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis

 
Vascular Disorders
Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Raynaud Syndrome
Varicose Veins

Heart Conditions
Heart Attack
Heart Failure


Chapter 6: Lymph and Immune System Conditions

Lymph System Conditions
Edema
Lymphangitis
Lymphoma
Mononucleosis

 
Immune System Conditions
Allergic Reactions                                                                                                                             Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fever
HIV/AIDS
Lupus



Chapter 7: Respiratory System Conditions

Infectious Respiratory Disorders
Acute Bronchitis
Common Cold
Influenza
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
Tuberculosis

 
Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema

 
Other Respiratory Disorders
Cystic Fibrosis
Lung Cancer

 

Chapter 8: Digestive System Conditions

Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Celiac Disease
Crohn Disease                                                                                                                                 Esophageal Cancer                                                                                                                                Peptic Ulcers                                                                                                                                        Stomach Cancer

Disorders of the Large Intestine
Colorectal Cancer
Diverticular Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis

 
Disorders of the Accessory Organs
Cirrhosis
Gallstones
Hepatitis
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis

 
Other Digestive System Conditions
Candidiasis
Peritonitis
 

Chapter 8: Endocrine System Conditions

Acromegaly                                                                                                                                           Addison Disease                                                                                                                                       Cushing Syndrome
Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism                                                                                                                                  Metabolic Syndrome

 
Chapter 9: Urinary System Conditions

Kidney Disorders
Kidney Stones
Pyelonephritis
Renal Failure

 
Bladder and Urinary Tract Disorders
Bladder Cancer
Interstitial Cystitis
Urinary Tract Infection

 

Chapter 11: Reproductive System Conditions

Disorders of the Uterus
Abortion, Spontaneous and Elective
Cervical Cancer
Dysmenorrhea
Endometriosis
Fibroid Tumors                                                                                                                                  Uterine Cancer

Disorders of other Female Reproductive Structures
Breast Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Testicular Cancer

Other Reproductive System Conditions
Menopause
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome
Sexually Transmitted Diseases


Chapter 12: Principles of Cancer
 
 
 
 
 


 
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