Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathology

With more than 700 full-color illustrations, this engaging resource takes a visual approach to helping you understand the scientific principles behind therapeutic massage. Coverage includes a wide range of clinically relevant topics from basic overviews of anatomy and disease to in-depth explorations of each body system with an emphasis on applying scientific principles to practice ‘A Companion DVD’ features over 25 anatomy and physiology animations and cadaver dissection footage that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail. INDICE: Section One: Fundamentals1. The Body as a Whole2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease3. Medical TerminologySection Two: Systems of Control4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System5. Peripheral Nervous System6. Endocrine SystemSection Three: Support, Movement, and Biomechanics7. Skeletal System8. Joints9. Muscles10. Biomechanics BasicsSection Four: Remaining Systemsof the Body11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive SystemsAppendicesA. MuscleQuick Reference GuideB. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications to MassageTherapyWorkbook Section Answer KeyFinal WordGlossaryWorks ConsultedIndexTableof Contents: DVD for Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 3rd EditionCadaver Dissection VideoArm Hand: 6:58Brain: 5:53Elbow: 5:49Hip: 8:48Shoulder: 7:13Knee: 8:53Foot Ankle: 8:29 Total Running Time: 52:03Animations75 AnimationsTotal Running Time: Approximately 68:00

• ISBN: 978-0-323-04869-9
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 720
• Fecha Publicación: 21/04/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés