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Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice. Text with DVD

Salvo, Susan G.
Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice. Text with DVD Cover Image
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Book Information
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Saunders, W. B.
ISBN: 1-4377-1977-5 (1437719775)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4377-1977-2 (9781437719772)
New Edition: 0-323-23971-4
Binding: with Supplement Softcover + DVD
Copyright: 2012
Publish Date: 07/11
Weight: 3.76 Lbs.
Pages: 811
Carton Quantity: 10
Subject Class: A-M (Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Remarks:
A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy: Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
Table Of Contents: View
Contributing Authors: View
 
Class Specifications
Discipline: Practice Med
Subject Definition: Massage-Methods
NLM Class: WB 537
LC Class: RM271
Abstract: Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. With clear writing and a straightforward approach, leading massage authority Susan G. Salvo and her team of expert contributors and reviewers provide cutting-edge, practical information and professional insight in one broad, in-depth, and visually engaging resources, giving you everything you need to launch a successful career in massage therapy....All-new Clinical Massage chapter broadens your career potential with detailed information on trigger points, posture, gait, and rehabilitation for working in physician-referred practices, multidisciplinary clinics, and sports injury environments. All-new Research Literacy chapter demonstrates the importance of research-based massage practice and guides you through the process of acquiring and applying the latest information. Expanded Business chapter helps you prepare for today's job market and appeal to potential employers and clients using digital media and social networking tools. Numerous case studies and critical thinking questions challenge you to apply your knowledge and understanding in realistic scenarios. Vibrant group muscle illustrations help you accurately identify, locate, and palpate muscles. Charts and tables summarize important information such as nutrition and pharmacology for fast, easy reference at a glance. Innovative "motion" photographs demonstrate technique sequence in greater clarity than traditional images. Content reflects the most essential massage therapy topics as identified by the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK). Enhanced online resources on Evolve make chapter review and exam preparation fun and engaging.
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