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Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology

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ISBN-10: 0323077439

ISBN-13: 9780323077439

Edition: 4th 2013

Authors: Sandy Fritz

List price: $44.99
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The fourth edition of this science essentials text for massage students features new full-color photos and illustrations along with an easy-to-read, conversational style that explains A&P concepts clearly. The book not only helps students learn the information they need to pass certification exams, but it also helps them see how scientific content applies to actual practice. This new edition also features a very enhanced Evolve resource package, along with new material on boosting your knowledge of nutrition and research - two subjects of growing interest in the massage therapy profession.Clinical reasoning activities included in the workbook section for each chapter promote problem-based…    
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Book details

List price: $44.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Mosby
Publication date: 5/23/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.234
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 Terminology
Systems of Control
Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Endocrine System
Support, Movement, and Biomechanics
Skeletal System
Joints
Muscles
Biomechanics Basics
Remaining Body Systems
Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
Quick Reference Muscle Guide
Pathology and Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage Therapy
Illustrated Orthopedic Tests
Glossary Works Consulted