Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage.3rd ed.incl DVD

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Featuring more than 700 full-colour illustrations. A companiondvd feartures 75 anatomy and physiology animations that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail and nearly an hour of dissection video. (2008) 698pp

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 25 anatomy and physiology animations and cadaver dissection footage that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail.

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

Date reviewed

02/05/2008

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