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

By Sandy Fritz, James Grosenbach, Sandy Fritz MS BCTMB CMBE

Book Overview

784 pagesThe 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323020275
• ISBN13: 9780323020275
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 3.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

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“VERY GOOD” to me should’ve been close to like new and this book should’ve been listed a level below that which again if it has been described appropriately I wouldn’t have purchased this copy! Seriously, rethinking purchasing from your organization again in the future.

A must for students taking massage therapy.

This book was recommended by my teacher and has helped me in class.Making it easier to understand the lectures and also with power points,note taking, and preparing for test.

Educational Book

This item was just as described. Fast shipment from the seller. It really helped me alot. Would highly recomed this seller.

TM anatomy

Book came in on time just turns out I made a mistake and ordered the wrong edition. My mistake no fault of yours. Will keep the book good reference.

What a great learning experience!

The wonderful and numerous color pictures, the mass amount of info. I have been waiting for a textbook like this for years. My students have found the text very useful and important when studying for exams. This book has made my school maintain its high standard for its curriculum. My instructors have found it to be straightforward and unproblematic to teach from. I can't wait for more from Sandy Fritz! Wonderful I will recommend to all in the profession.

I learned a lot

I am just finishing massage school and used this textbook. The way the information was explained and the learning activites helped so much. All the information about the sciences related to massage making the reading interesting. The chapters on muscles and biomechanices were especially interesting. Even if you have used a different anatomy and physiology text book I really suggest you get this one to understand how the information relates to massage