Mosby's Basic Science for Soft Tissue and Movement Therapies: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Pathology - Softcover

Fritz MS BCTMB CMBE, Sandy; Paholsky MS PhD, Kathleen Maison; Grosenbach EdD, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323002846 ISBN 13: 9780323002844

Publisher: Mosby, 1999

Synopsis

The first book of its kind, this basic science text is written specifically for massage and bodywork students and eliminates the need for multiple resources. It contains an overview of the body as a whole, mechanisms of health and disease, medical terminology, nervous system basics, an extensive unit on bones, joints, muscles, biomechanics and much more all in one source! This text combines Western science with an overview and correlation to Eastern methods, including acupuncture, accupressure, shiatsu, chakra systems and ayurveda. Sections on pathology with suggestions for intervention protocols and indications and contraindications for soft tissue and movement approaches are also included.

* The first basic science book to focus specifically on soft tissue and movement therapy students. * Included in each chapter are key terms with definitions, chapter outlines, chapter objectives, and a workbook section at the end with an answer key. * Covers all basic science content needed to use structured touch or soft tissue and movement therapy as a main modality. * Incorporation of Western science and Eastern methods results in a comprehensive text. * Combines the features of a workbook with a textbook by emphasizing critical thinking through activities, short essays, fill in the blanks, and much more. * Provides practical applications for professional practice to enable the student to see how the material applies to the real world. * Includes sections on pathology with suggestions for intervention protocols and indications and contraindications for soft tissue and movement approaches. * Contains 661 high quality illustrations and photos, 77 of them in full color, to provide a visual guide to the material presented. * Written by a well-known, trusted author, as well as two co-authors.

About this title

About the Author

Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Also in private practice for almost 30 years, Sandy works with a diverse clientele, dealing with everything from stress management massage to physician-referred rehabilitative care upon physician referral. She has developed and supervises a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. She also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation for individual athletes, primarily in golf, football, basketball, and baseball. In addition to being published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Sandy is a prominent author of many Elsevier massage therapy resources, including: Sports & Exercise Massage: Comprehensive Care in Athletics, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage Mosby’s Massage Therapy Review Mosby’s Curriculum Guide for Massage Therapy Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage Video Series, Volumes 1-4

Review

Review Quote 'They have managed to make the material come alive, to lift it out of the mere presentation of facts, without compromising on the scientific and academic requirements of such a text.' Leon Chaitow

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0323002846
• ISBN 13: 9780323002844
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 631