Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology. Text with DVD

Fritz, Sandy MS

Book Information
Edition:	3rd
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	0-323-04869-2 (0323048692)
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-04869-9 (9780323048699)
New Edition:	0-323-07743-9
Format:	Textbook/Workbook
Binding:	with Supplement Softcover + DVD
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	04/08
Weight:	3.20 Lbs.
Pages:	698
Carton Quantity:	10
Subject Class:	A-M (Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Practice Med
Subject Definition:	Massage; Anatomy; Physiology; Biomechanics
NLM Class:	WB 537
LC Class:	RM721
Abstract:	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. Combined workbook and textbook format encourages critical thinking with activities, short essays, fill-in-the-blank questions, drawing exercises, and more to help you reinforce concepts. A section on nutrition includes information on the digestive process, nutrition basics, and the functions of vitamins and minerals to help you understand how nutrition affects the body. Updated Evolve resources include extensive learning activities for each chapter, as well as additional gait assessment and muscle firing pattern photos, web links, and a National Certification Exam review to provide more opportunities for learning.

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