Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Get the science background you need to master massage therapy! Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition, provides full-color, easy-to-read coverage of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Realistic examples apply A&P content directly to the practice of massage therapy, and learning activities help you review key material and develop critical thinking skills. Written by noted massage therapy educators Sandy Fritz and Luke Allen Fritz, this guide provides a solid foundation in the sciences and positions you for success on licensing and certification exams.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-09-03
Mått216 x 276 x 29 mm
Vikt1 830 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor768
Upplaga7
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780443117060

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Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Sandy is a nationally certified massage therapist. She earned her master's degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michigan University in 1998. She is affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association, American Massage. Professionals Association, and Advisory Board for International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. She has also been in private practice for almost 30 years, has developed a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation. Luke Allen Fritz, LMT is co-owner of and instructor at the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage where he also received his degree in Massage Therapy. Luke also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.

SECTION I FUNDAMENTALS1. The Body as a Whole2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease3. Terminology: Scientific, Medical, Social, and Cultural CommunicationSECTION II SYSTEMS OF CONTROL4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System5. Peripheral Nervous System6. Endocrine SystemSECTION III KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS7. Skeletal System8. Joints9. Muscles10. Biomechanics BasicsSECTION IV REMAINING BODY SYSTEMS11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

“…discusses anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology of body systems in relation to therapeutic massage…. The purpose is to provide massage therapists with the essential anatomical, biomechanical, and pathology relevant for the treatment of clients receiving therapeutic massage,… meets the objectives and provides a variety of opportunities to use and apply the information as part of a practice…. The book’s primary audience is massage therapists specializing in therapeutic massage,… [and] it will benefit students of massage but can also serve as a reference and review for experienced massage therapists…. includes four sections, each focusing on a major topic and is then divided into smaller sections which elaborate on the material…. Numerous illustrations and diagrams supplement the text…. The book is of great quality and is extremely useful for massage therapy students. It is also a great resource for experienced therapists.” ©Doody's Review Service, 2025, Amy Schreiner, DC, DICCP (Northwestern Health Sciences University)