Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology /
Fritz, Sandy, 1953-
Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology / Essential sciences for therapeutic massage Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT, Board Certified, NCTMB, Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan. - Fifth edition. - xiv, 730 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamentals. The body as a whole -- Mechanisms of health and disease -- Terminology : scientific, medical, social, and cultural communication -- Systems of control. Nervous system basics and the central nervous system -- Peripheral nervous system -- Endocrine system -- Kinesiology and biomechanics. Skeletal system -- Joints -- Muscles -- Biomechnics basics -- Remaining body systems. Integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems -- Respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems -- Appendix A. Muscle quick reference guide -- Appendix B. Diseases/conditions and indications/contraindications for massage therapy -- Appendix C. Clinical reasoning activities.
9780323393058 0323393055
2016427706
Massage therapy.
RM721 / fri
615.8/22
Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology / Essential sciences for therapeutic massage Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT, Board Certified, NCTMB, Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan. - Fifth edition. - xiv, 730 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamentals. The body as a whole -- Mechanisms of health and disease -- Terminology : scientific, medical, social, and cultural communication -- Systems of control. Nervous system basics and the central nervous system -- Peripheral nervous system -- Endocrine system -- Kinesiology and biomechanics. Skeletal system -- Joints -- Muscles -- Biomechnics basics -- Remaining body systems. Integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems -- Respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems -- Appendix A. Muscle quick reference guide -- Appendix B. Diseases/conditions and indications/contraindications for massage therapy -- Appendix C. Clinical reasoning activities.
9780323393058 0323393055
2016427706
Massage therapy.
RM721 / fri
615.8/22