Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies - Hardcover

Kuntzman, Andrew; Tortora, Gerard J.

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Synopsis

Anatomy & Physiology for the Manual Therapies 1e is designed to meet the specific needs of students preparing for careers in the manual therapies, such as massage therapy and careers as physical therapy assistants. This book provides the most appropriate depth of coverage for each body system -- in both narrative and visuals -- and by including relevant applications linking the content to situations they will face in their careers. Specially written applications with a focus on massage and physical therapy are included. An outstanding illustration program is also integrated to highlight important concepts and special diagrams are presented that point to origin, insertion, and innervation of muscles. This is crucial knowledge for massage therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

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About the Author

Dr. Andrew Kuntzman, is an associate professor of anatomy at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.  He received the Ernest Boyer Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning,and Technology at the Ninth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning.

From the Back Cover

Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies combines the recognized strengths of the best-selling author Gerard J. Tortora with the expertise of Andrew J. Kuntzman, a certified massage therapist and an award-winning educator with a doctorate in Anatomy.

If you are planning a career as a massage therapist, a physical therapy assistant, an exercise therapist, in sports medicine, or another career in the manual therapies this is the text that can start you on the path to success. This book should serve as a great reference throughout your professional career.

Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapies paired with WileyPLUS makes a wide variety of visual, audio, tactile, and blended resources easily accessible and provides ample opportunity to SEE, HEAR, and DO anatomy and physiology.

From the Inside Flap

Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies combines the recognized strengths of the best-selling author Gerard J. Tortora with the expertise of Andrew J. Kuntzman, a certified massage therapist and an award-winning educator with a doctorate in Anatomy.

If you are planning a career as a massage therapist, a physical therapy assistant, an exercise therapist, in sports medicine, or another career in the manual therapies this is the text that can start you on the path to success. This book should serve as a great reference throughout your professional career.

Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapies paired with WileyPLUS makes a wide variety of visual, audio, tactile, and blended resources easily accessible and provides ample opportunity to SEE, HEAR, and DO anatomy and physiology.

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9780470386996: WileyPLUS Stand-alone to accompany Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies, First Edition

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ISBN 10:  0470386991 ISBN 13:  9780470386996
Publisher: Wiley, 2008
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