Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage , Anatomy , Physiology , Biomechanics and Pathology 4th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage , Anatomy , Physiology ,

Biomechanics and Pathology 4th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Author: Sandy Fritz, BS, MS, NCTMB

The fourth edition of this science primer for massage students has updated full-color images and drawings in addition to an accessible , conversational writing style that succinctly conveys A&P ideas .

The book not only assists students in learning the knowledge required to pass certification tests , but it also enables them to comprehend how scientific information is applied in real-world settings . This updated edition includes additional information on improving your understanding of nutrition and research—two topics that are gaining popularity in the massage therapy industry—as well as an extremely improved Evolve resource bundle . Problem-based learning is encouraged by the clinical reasoning exercises that are included in each chapter’s workbook section . You get rapid review aids in the form of matching exercises , short answer questions , fill-in-the-blank questions, drawing exercises and critical thinking questions in a format that combines workbook and textbook characteristics .

Intervention procedures and therapeutic massage indications and contraindications are included in the sections on pathologic disorders . The material is delivered with authority and authenticity thanks to expert author Sandy Fritz . You can see how the information pertains to actual practice and how competency-based learning is supported by the Practical Applications boxes in each chapter .

Contains over 700 full-color line drawings and photographs in a highly embellished format . The artwork and updated chapters have all been altered to match the most recent industry data and reviewer comments . A mapping sheet that connects the student objectives in the book to the MTBOK’s components can be found on the Evolve website under the MTBOK mapping for instructors section .

In Chapter 9 , new muscular pictures vividly display attachments , motions and the interactions between various muscles in composite graphics . The section on nutrition (now in Chapter 12) covers the digestive system , the fundamentals of healthy eating , the effects of vitamins and minerals on the body , and the effects of good nutrition on the operation of every bodily system . More images are included in the updated pathology and indications/contraindications appendix to help you better grasp what you could encounter in practice . You can better learn and implement gait assessment and muscle testing ideas with the help of updated biomechanics chapter activities that use photographs rather than drawings .

Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage , Anatomy , Physiology , Biomechanics and Pathology 4th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

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