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Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage,

Edition 7 Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology

By Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE and Luke Allen Fritz, LMT

Publication Date: 15 Aug 2024

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Get the science background you need to master massage therapy! Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition, provides full-color, easy-to-read coverage of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Realistic examples apply A&P content directly to the practice of massage therapy, and learning activities help you review key material and develop critical thinking skills. Written by noted massage therapy educators Sandy Fritz and Luke Allen Fritz, this guide provides a solid foundation in the sciences and positions you for success on licensing and certification exams.

Key Features

Updated and streamlined MBLEx preparation questions at the end of each chapter, with additional questions available on the companion Evolve website, prepare you for licensure.
Updated pathologies reflect what you will see in the field as a practitioner.
Focus on essential content helps you study for and pass licensing and certification exams, including the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB).
Comprehensive coverage of biomechanics includes gait assessment and muscle testing activities, along with critical thinking questions and end-of-chapter case studies.
Vibrant art program features more than 660 line drawings and photos showing muscle locations, attachments, and actions — required knowledge for passing certification exams and for practicing massage therapy.
Sections on pathologic conditions include suggestions for referral protocols, as well as indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage.

About the author

By Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE, Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan and Luke Allen Fritz, LMT, Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan

SECTION I FUNDAMENTALS
1 The Body as a Whole
2 Mechanisms of Health and Disease
3 Terminology: Scientific, Medical, Social, and Cultural Communication
SECTION II SYSTEMS OF CONTROL
4 Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System
5 Peripheral Nervous System
6 Endocrine System
SECTION III KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS
7 Skeletal System
8 Joints
9 Muscles
10 Biomechanics Basics
SECTION IV REMAINING BODY SYSTEMS
11 Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
12 Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
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“…discusses anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology of body systems in relation to therapeutic massage…. The purpose is to provide massage therapists with the essential anatomical, biomechanical, and pathology relevant for the treatment of clients receiving therapeutic massage,… meets the objectives and provides a variety of opportunities to use and apply the information as part of a practice…. The book’s primary audience is massage therapists specializing in therapeutic massage,… [and] it will benefit students of massage but can also serve as a reference and review for experienced massage therapists…. includes four sections, each focusing on a major topic and is then divided into smaller sections which elaborate on the material…. Numerous illustrations and diagrams supplement the text…. The book is of great quality and is extremely useful for massage therapy students. It is also a great resource for experienced therapists.” ©Doody's Review Service, 2025, Amy Schreiner, DC, DICCP (Northwestern Health Sciences University)

ISBN: 9780443117060

Page Count: 768

Retail Price : £72.99

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