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.

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