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Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Pathology

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ISBN-10: 0323048692

ISBN-13: 9780323048699

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: Sandy Fritz, M. James Grosenbach

List price: $68.95
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With more than 700 full-color illustrations, this engaging resource takes a visual approach to helping you understand the scientific principles behind therapeutic massage. Coverage includes a wide range of clinically relevant topics from basic overviews of anatomy and disease to in-depth explorations of each body system with an emphasis on applying scientific principles to practice. A companion DVD features over 25 anatomy and physiology animations and cadaver dissection footage that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail. UNIQUE! A comprehensive chapter on biomechanics includes valuable information on muscle testing and assessment. Combined workbook and…    
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Book details

List price: $68.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 4/16/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 720
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Also in private practice for almost 30 years, Sandy works with a diverse clientele, dealing with everything from stress management massage to physician-referred rehabilitative care upon physician referral. She has developed and supervises a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. She also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation for individual athletes, primarily in golf, football, basketball, and baseball. In addition to being published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Sandy is a…    

Fundamentals
The Body as a Whole
Mechanisms of Health and Disease
Medical Terminolog?
Systems of Control
Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Endocrine Syste?
Support, Movement, and Biomechanics
Skeletal System
Joints
Muscles
Biomechanics Basic?
Remaining Systems of the Body
Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive System?
Appendices
Muscle Quick Reference Guide
Diseases and Indications/Contraindications to Massage Therapy
Workbook Section Answer Key
Final Word
Glossary
Works Consulted
Index