Providing valuable information on how to skillfully apply massage techniques, this practical text is the most widely-used massage therapy resource available! The new edition of this best-selling text includes discussions on sanitation, hygiene, body mechanics, business practices, ethics, and much more. Each chapter builds on the one before it, ...
No other massage review book offers such complete exam preparation than this title! Written by massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz, this preparation tool offers more review content and questions than any other massage certification review. It gives you the practice and study tools you need for the NCE and MPLEx certification exams, state exams, and ...
Everyone today knows what technology is, but what is nanotechnology? Taken from the Greek, nano means 'one billionth part of' a whole. In modern parlance, it means very, very small. Nano-tech is the next step after miniaturization. Mobile phones are miniaturized versions of traditional landline phones. Watches are miniature clocks. Desktop ...
In 1969, US Surgeon General William H. Stewart said that it was "time to close the book on infectious disease". But the enemy, and the power of natural selection, had been underestimated. The sober reality is that pathogens can adapt to every chemical that researchers develop. With the surge in global travel, these diseases can be spread as ...
"A Massage Therapist's Guide to Lower Back and Pelvic Pain" describes in detail the background to the evolution of 'non-specific' backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods ...
Dolly the Sheep was only the beginning. The potential for cloning-the process of identical asexual reproduction-is limitless. Questions are naturally raised: Can cloning be used to perpetuate endangered species? Can it resuscitate species that are no longer alive? Will cloning be used to create living, healthy human organs that can be used as ...
The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport ...
Every day, we dig up new information about some of the oldest creatures ever to walk the earth. "Discovering Dinosaurs presents the most up-to-date information about dinosaurs and their world in a colorfully illustrated series sure to grab students' attention. Each book brings a dinosaur to life, describing what (or who!) it ate, its relatives, ...
"The Massage Therapist's Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain" is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic ...
More than just a Steven Spielberg film, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the proposition that human brains are nothing more than machines, albeit extremely complicated ones, whose abilities will someday be duplicated-and surpassed-by computers. Such a goal may seem elusive now, but these essays present the wide spectrum of knowledge already ...
The Big Bang, the birth of the universe, represents the origin of everything as we know it. But what is the true nature of the universe and its ultimate fate? Drawing on ground-braking observations, cosmologists have come up with some startling theories presented in this collection. Issues explored include: The creation and fate of the universe, ...
Compiled by an expert in massage practice and education, this handy massage therapy reference delivers essential information in a practical, pocket-sized format that's ideal for both students and practicing professionals. Clinically relevant content is divided into five sections on anatomy, safety and precautions, massage application, assessment ...
This interactive workbook/textbook combination contains comprehensive coverage of the following: overview of the body as a whole; mechanisms of health and disease; medical terminology; nervous system basics; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; endocrine system; extensive unit on bones, joints, muscles and biomechanics; the ...
This guide offers an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, evidence-based explanation of myofascial trigger points. Information is presented in a simple format, with short explanatory paragraphs, bullet-point summaries, numerous line drawings and photographs, key concepts boxes in each chapter, and a full glossary. The book is supported by a DVD-ROM ...
Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. ...
Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new ...
The solar system - our sun and the planets and other bodies that orbit it - has remained essentially the same for hundreds of millions years. What, then, is the New Solar System? Quite simply what's new is our understanding of what in fact makes up the solar system and our deeper understanding of long-known objects such as the planets, their ...
This moneysaving two-in-one package includes "Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage 4th Ed." with "Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage 3rd Ed."
A typical handheld computing device today has more computing power than a 1960s computer that would have filled an entire room. In today's world, computing size equals speed: the smaller the faster. With computing speed nearly doubling every 18 months, today's computing power is more than 100 million times that of a computer in 1970. What does the ...
La primera seccion abarca el importante material que deben conocer los practicantes. La segunda seccion presenta las aplicaciones reales de los metodos de masaje y trabajo corporal.
The Ultimate Recipe Collection will create a strong visual impact on the shelves of any bookstore or supermarket. High gloss covers with lush, full-color photography and bold, eye-catching typography make these titles appealing to the customers' eyes as well as their pockets. Eminently collectable.
Every day, we dig up new information about some of the oldest creatures ever to walk the earth. "Discovering Dinosaurs presents the most up-to-date information about dinosaurs and their world in a colorfully illustrated series sure to grab students' attention. Each book brings a dinosaur to life, describing what (or who!) it ate, its relatives, ...
Science and technology are expanding at an explosive rate. From the building of microscopic machinery to the search for alien life, "Hot Science examines six fascinating areas of scientific exploration and offers a glimpse into the future of science.
This convenient, money-saving package is a must for students training for a career in massage therapy. The package includes Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage (Enhanced Reprint) Text and Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, by Sandy Fritz. For further information on each individual product, please click on the links provided below.
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