Therapeutic Kinesiology: Musculoskeletal Systems, Palpation, and Body Mechanics

Author(s): Mary Ann Foster

Publisher: Pearson, Year: 2019

ISBN: 0135077850,9780135077856

Description:
Therapeutic Kinesiologyhas been awarded the prestigious 2013 American Medical Illustrators Award to Excellence!Therapeutic Kinesiologyprovides practical and relevant applications of the study of human movement to the practice of massage and bodywork. One of the first kinesiology texts specifically geared to massage therapists, it’s actually three books in one: a kinesiology text, a palpation text, and a body mechanics text. Focused on experiential learning, it is replete with self-study exercises — including many specifically designed to help practitioners avoid work-related injuries. It offers clear, friendly, and easy-to-read coverage of the skeletal, muscular, and neuromuscular systems; joint motion; biomechanics; posture and gait; basic palpation skills, the thorax and respiration; the ankle, foot, knee, hip, pelvis, spine, head, neck, shoulder girdle, arm, hand, and more. Hundreds of color photos and anatomical images appear throughout, along with many practical tips — including expert guidance on client education.

Therapeutic Kinesiology: Musculoskeletal Systems, Palpation, and Body Mechanics

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