Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
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.
ISBNコード :
9780443122187
出版日 :
20-08-2024
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.
特長
- Updated and streamlined MBLEx preparation questions at the end of each chapter, with additional questions available on the companion Evolve website, prepare you for licensure
- Updated pathologies reflect what you will see in the field as a practitioner
- Focus on essential content helps you study for and pass licensing and certification exams, including the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)
- Comprehensive coverage of biomechanics includes gait assessment and muscle testing activities, along with critical thinking questions and end-of-chapter case studies
- Vibrant art program features more than 660 line drawings and photos showing muscle locations, attachments, and actions — required knowledge for passing certification exams and for practicing massage therapy
- Sections on pathologic conditions include suggestions for referral protocols, as well as indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage
著者情報
By Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE, Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA and Luke Allen Fritz, LMT, Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
| ISBN Number | 9780443122187 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE, Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA and Luke Allen Fritz, LMT, Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
| Edition Number | 7 |
| Format | E-Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 754 |
| Publication Date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
SECTION I FUNDAMENTALS
1. The Body as a Whole
2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease
3. Terminology: Scientific, Medical, Social, and Cultural Communication
SECTION II SYSTEMS OF CONTROL
4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
5. Peripheral Nervous System
6. Endocrine System
SECTION III KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS
7. Skeletal System
8. Joints
9. Muscles
10. Biomechanics Basics
SECTION IV REMAINING BODY SYSTEMS
11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
1. The Body as a Whole
2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease
3. Terminology: Scientific, Medical, Social, and Cultural Communication
SECTION II SYSTEMS OF CONTROL
4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
5. Peripheral Nervous System
6. Endocrine System
SECTION III KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS
7. Skeletal System
8. Joints
9. Muscles
10. Biomechanics Basics
SECTION IV REMAINING BODY SYSTEMS
11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
12. 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)
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