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.
This text outlines treatment goals for relieving musculoskeletal conditions in the context of a relaxation/wellness session.
With this book’s streamlined, innovative approach, you’ll learn how to manage and assess medical information in order to determine massage contraindications.
This is a comprehensive text for entry-level massage therapy programs.
This Enhanced Edition includes an A+P CD-ROM. The text provides comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, successfully fusing the anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques.
Over 1300 practice questions in the text provide the opportunity to assess your readiness for exams. Over 40 labeling exercises are available throughout the book to help kinesthetic learners retain information.
This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.
Authored by experts carefully selected for their specific knowledge, experience, and research acumen, Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice will assist both students and practitioners in these areas: • Learning the benefits ...
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Functional Assessment in Massage Therapy
USMLE Step 1 Flashcard Study System uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1.