Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Pathology

Designed specifically for the massage therapy curriculum, this popular textbook includes information on anatomy & physiology, biomechanics, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Integrating textbook content with workbook activities, this clinically relevant resource emphasizes critical thinking and problem-based learning, so readers will see how material applies to real practice. Heavily illustrated in full color, it provides clear visual representation of A&P concepts. In addition, it includes sections on pathologic conditions with suggestions for referral protocols and indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage. An ideal companion to Fritz: Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, it provides a wealth of information readers must know in order to pass the certification exams. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

• The textbook/workbook format encourages critical thinking and interactive learning through activities, short essays, fill-in-the-blank questions, drawing exercises, and more.
• Sections on pathologic conditions include suggestions for intervention protocols and indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage.
• EVOLVE website activities, highlighted with an EVOLVE icon, are included in each chapter to direct readers to the Internet for further study.
• Well referenced coverage discusses the latest research in massage therapy and directs readers to additional literature on the topics in each chapter.
• More than 600 illustrations enhance the understanding and comprehension of each topic presented.
• Practical Applications are included in each chapter to support competency-based learning and to enable readers to see the way material applies to real practice.
• Each chapter contains Chapter Outlines, Objectives, Summaries, Key Terms, Practical Applications, Proficiency Activities, EVOLVE exercises, and Workbook Sections to help improve comprehension.
• The easy-to-read format engages readers with various learning styles.
• Content is ideal for National Certification Exam preparation.

• All chapters have been revised and updated to reflect changes in curriculum standards and to include new educational method research.
• The entire book features an appealing, full-color design that makes the text easier to use.
• Content has been expanded significantly in the biomechanics chapter to include muscle testing and assessment.
• Expanded content has been added in the areas of digestive, circulatory, and lymphatic systems.
• Quick Reference charts for muscles and pathology give readers at-a-glance references for common muscle and pathology issues encountered by massage therapists.
• Case studies have been added to promote problem-based learning.
• Clinical reasoning activities have been re-worked and improved.
• Illustrations have been improved and expanded throughout the entire book with the addition of approximately 75 new full-color illustrations tailored to the specific needs of massage therapy students.