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

Fritz, Sandy MS

Book Information
Edition:	4th
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	0-323-07743-9 (0323077439)
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-07743-9 (9780323077439)
New Edition:	0-323-39305-5
Old Edition:	0-323-04869-2
Format:	Textbook/Workbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	04/12
Weight:	3.20 Lbs.
Pages:	721
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.
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:	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. ... New muscle illustrations in Chapter 9 clearly show attachments and actions, as well as the relationships between different muscles in composite drawings. Coverage of nutrition (now in Chapter 12) includes information on the digestive process, basics of solid nutrition, how vitamins and minerals affect the body, and how proper nutrition affects the functions of all systems of the body. Enhanced pathology and indications/contraindications appendix includes more illustrations to increase your understanding of what you may encounter during practice. Improved biomechanics chapter activities that use photos instead of drawings help you better understand and apply gait assessment and muscle testing concepts.