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
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.
Paperback, 736 Pages
Published: April 2012
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-07743-9
Contents
Section I: Fundamentals
1. The Body as a Whole
2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease
3. Medical TerminologySection II: Systems of Control
4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
5. Peripheral Nervous System
6. Endocrine SystemSection III: Support, Movement, and Biomechanics
Section IV: Remaining Body Systems
7. Skeletal System
8. Joints
9. Muscles
10. Biomechanics Basics
11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive SystemsAppendix A. Quick Reference Muscle Guide
Glossary
Appendix B. Pathology and Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage Therapy
Appendix C. Illustrated Orthopedic Tests
Works Consulted
