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

by Fritz & Grosenbach

• ISBN13: 9780323020275
• ISBN10: 0323020275
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-20
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

This popular textbook puts practical therapeutic massage concepts first in its discussions of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Sandy Fritz, MS: Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan M. James Grosenbach, EdD: Clinical Psychologist, Director of Education, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan

Table of Contents

Fundamentals	p. 1
The Body as a Whole	p. 2
Mechanisms of Health and Disease	p. 25
Medical Terminology	p. 59
Systems of Control	p. 95
Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System	p. 99
Peripheral Nervous System	p. 135
Endocrine System	p. 178
Support, Movement, and Biomechanics	p. 207
Skeletal System	p. 209
Joints	p. 254
Muscles	p. 308
Biomechanics Basics	p. 478
Remaining Body Systems	p. 553
Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems	p. 558
Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems	p. 627
Final Word	p. 691
Internet Resources	p. 693
Muscle Quick Reference Guide	p. 695
Diseases and Indications/Contraindications to Massage Therapy	p. 709
Glossary	p. 727
Works Consulted	p. 737
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