Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Pathology
By- Sandy Fritz, BS, MS, NCTMB, Director, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
- James Grosenbach, EdD, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Education, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, MI
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 75 anatomy and physiology animations and cadaver dissection footage that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail.
Paperback, 720 Pages
Published: April 2008
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-04869-9
Contents
Section One: Fundamentals
1. The Body as a Whole
2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease
3. Medical Terminology
Section Two: Systems of Control
4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
5. Peripheral Nervous System
6. Endocrine System
Section Three: Support, Movement, and Biomechanics
7. Skeletal System
8. Joints
9. Muscles
10. Biomechanics Basics
Section Four: Remaining Systems of the Body
11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
Appendices
A. Muscle Quick Reference Guide
B. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications to Massage Therapy
Workbook Section Answer Key
Final Word
Glossary
Works Consulted
Index
Table of Contents: DVD for Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 3rd Edition
Cadaver Dissection Video
Arm Hand: 6:58
Brain: 5:53
Elbow: 5:49
Hip: 8:48
Shoulder: 7:13
Knee: 8:53
Foot Ankle: 8:29
Total Running Time: 52:03
Animations
75 Animations
Total Running Time: Approximately 68:00
