Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage

anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology

Fifth edition.
Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic ma ...
Sandy Fritz, Sandy Fritz
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Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage

anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology

Fifth edition.

Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 5th Edition provides full-color, easy-to-read coverage of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Realistic examples show why you need to learn the information, and exercises and activities help you develop critical thinking skills and prepare for certification exams. All chapters are written by noted educator and massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz, delivering the most up-to-date resource showing how scientific concepts apply to massage therapy practice.

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Mosby
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English
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730

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Table of Contents

Fundamentals. The body as a whole
Mechanisms of health and disease
Terminology : scientific, medical, social, and cultural communication
Systems of control. Nervous system basics and the central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Endocrine system
Kinesiology and biomechanics. Skeletal system
Joints
Muscles
Biomechnics basics
Remaining body systems. Integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems
Respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems
Appendix A. Muscle quick reference guide
Appendix B. Diseases/conditions and indications/contraindications for massage therapy
Appendix C. Clinical reasoning activities.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Titles
Essential sciences for therapeutic massage

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Dewey Decimal Class
615.8/22
Library of Congress
RM721 .F748 2017, RM721

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiv, 730 pages
Number of pages
730

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26959802M
ISBN 10
0323393055
ISBN 13
9780323393058
LCCN
2016427706
OCLC/WorldCat
947073680

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