The Massage Connection
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Kalyani Premkumar(Author)
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 1997
Book
Spiral bound
305 pages
978-0-9680730-1-8 (ISBN)
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Description
This book is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systemsiXintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervousiXcrucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. This text is organized into three major sections. The first section focuses on the anatomy and physiology of each body system. Important topics in pathology such as pain, inflammation and healing are detailed in the second section. The third section provides case studies in relation to each body system, giving common scenarios that therapists may come across. Lecturers - Click here to order a Review Copy of this title
This book is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systemsiXintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervousiXcrucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. This text is organized into three major sections. The first section focuses on the anatomy and physiology of each body system. Important topics in pathology such as pain, inflammation and healing are detailed in the second section. The third section provides case studies in relation to each body system, giving common scenarios that therapists may come across. Lecturers - Click here to order a Review Copy of this title
This book is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systemsiXintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervousiXcrucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. This text is organized into three major sections. The first section focuses on the anatomy and physiology of each body system. Important topics in pathology such as pain, inflammation and healing are detailed in the second section. The third section provides case studies in relation to each body system, giving common scenarios that therapists may come across. Lecturers - Click here to order a Review Copy of this title
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 205 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9680730-1-8 (9780968073018)
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Content
A:Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology B:Integumentary system C: Skeletal system and Joints D: Muscular system - Muscle tissue & Physiology of muscle contraction - Muscle energetics - Cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle - Muscle terminology - Origin and insertion of muscles E: Nervous system - Organization of the nervous system - Sensory nervous system - The brain and its divisions - Cranial nerves - Control of posture and movement - Autonomic nervous system F: Cardiovascular system - Blood - Heart and circulation - Dynamics of blood flow - Regulation of the cardiovascular system G: Lymphatic system & Immunity H: Respiratory system - The anatomy of the respiratory system - Mechanics of respiration - Regulation of respiration I: Endocrine system J: Reproductive system - The male reproductive system - The female reproductive system - Pregnancy K: Digestive system L: Urinary system M: Learning aid for surface anatomy & muscle N: Pathological/Physiological conditions - Basic concepts of disease & illness - Inflammation and healing - Neoplasia - Pain - Stress - Aging O: Case studies Word index & key reference