Trail Guide to the Body: A Hands-On Guide to Locating Muscles, Bones, and More

Biel, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0982663404 / ISBN 13: 9780982663400

Published by Books of Discovery, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trail Guide to the Body: A Hands-On Guide to Locating Muscles, Bones, and More
• Publisher: Books of Discovery
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982663404
• ISBN 13: 9780982663400
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it. This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning palpation and the musculoskeletal system. It makes mastering the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable and easy. With 440 pages and 1,400 illustrations covering more than 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides an invaluable map of the body. A complimentary DVD for practicing palpation is included with the textbook. Trail Guide to the Body is a highly recommended textbook for the state licensing tests administered by both the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and is one of only five books on their official examination reference lists. Whether you are a massage therapist, physical therapist, sports trainer or student in any bodywork modality, Trail Guide to the Body is for you!

From the Back Cover

This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning the muscular and skeletal systems. It makes learning the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable and easy. With 440 pages and 1,400 illustrations covering more than 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides an invaluable map of the body. A complimentary DVD for practicing palpation is included with the textbook.