Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exams (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)

by Ashton, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9781605477121
• ISBN10: 1605477125
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-04
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exams, Third Edition is the most comprehensive study guide for any massage student or practitioner preparing for the NCETM or MBLEx exams. Each topic is presented in a concise outline format, and review questions are included after each part. Practice tests are offered that enable the user to simulate taking the actual exam.

Features :

--NEW: Introduction to the Exams (before Chapter 1) describes the three tests available to massage therapists entering the field, and how the content of the test is covered in the book. The three tests are:

— National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB)

— National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM)

— Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)

--NEW: Test-Taking Tips help students achieve the highest score possible

--NEW: Online Pre-test that students are encouraged to take before working through the text

--Did You Know? boxes in the margins provide practical applications, additional explanations, and real-life examples for the material covered in the book.

--Practice Questions after each of Parts I-V in the book

--Book-wide Practice Examination in Part VI (answers in Appendix)

Table of Contents

About the Authors Preface Introduction to the Exams Part I: HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND KINESIOLOGY 1: Review of Body Systems 2: Chemistry Review 3: Cellular Review 4: Integumentary System 5: Skeletal System 6: Articulations 7: Muscular System 8: Nervous System 9: Sensory System 10: Endocrine System 11: Cardiovascular System 12: Lymphatic and Immune Systems 13: Respiratory System 14: Digestive System 15: Urinary System 16: Reproductive System 17: Craniosacral System 18: Biomechanics and Kinesiology 19: Medical Terminology 20: Oriental Medicine 21: Other Energy Systems 22: Nutrition Part I Practice Questions Part II: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 23: Introduction to Disease 24: Diseases of the Integumentary System 25: Diseases of the Skeletal System 26: Diseases of the Joints (Articulations) 27: Diseases of the Muscular System 28: Diseases of the Nervous System 29: Diseases of the Endocrine System 30: Diseases of the Sensory System 31: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 32: Diseases of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems 33: Diseases of the Respiratory System 34: Diseases of the Digestive System 35: Diseases of the Urinary System 36: Diseases of the Reproductive System 37: Psychological and Emotional Disorders 38: Pharmacology Review Part II Practice Questions Part III: THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK ASSESSMENT 39: Client Assessment: History and Intake 40: Client Assessment: Precautions 41: Client Assessment: Assessment Areas 42: Client Assessment: Posture and Range of Motion Part III Practice Questions Part IV: THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK APPLICATION 43: Application: Technique 44: Application: Communication 45: Application: Hydrotherapy 46: Application: Aromatherapy 47: Application: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 48: Application: Touch Therapy Modalities Part IV Practice Questions Part V: ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES 49: Ethics and Professional Standards 50: Business Practices Part V Practice Questions Part VI: PRACTICE EXAMINATION Practice Examination Index