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Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition gives you everything you need to learn and apply the basic principles of massage therapy with ease! This new edition is more straightforward and easytouse than ever, with a new DVD that brings techniques and procedures to life, complete coverage of the latest emerging therapy options and target groups, and new practice materials to help you prepare for certification exams and therapeutic practice. Heavily illustrated and thoroughly revised to cover the widest range of modalities and massage topics in one book, it's the foundation for massage therapy success! Heavily illustrated for visually enhanced comprehension. Covers the fundamentals of massage with just the right amount of detail for shorter programs. Full section on anatomy & physiology with essential background. Special Populations chapter helps addresses the needs of growing segments. Table Talk boxes enrich chapters with additional content and retention tips. Boundin companion DVD provides engaging video demonstrations of massage techniques, client interaction sequences, and anatomy and physiology animations for visually enhanced learning. New National Certification Exam (NCE) practice test acquaints students with the exam they must take for certification and builds confidence. New Pregnancy and Infant Massage chapter details special therapies unique to these emerging areas of care and helps broaden therapists' treatment scope and increase their marketability. New Foot Reflexology chapter introduces a growing field of therapy common to massage courses but not covered by many texts. Muscle charts with allnew illustrations present musculoskeletal anatomy with fullcolor clarify for quick identification. New case studies, biographies, appendices, and chapter extras on Evolve enhance chapter content. New Reproductive System chapter familiarizes students with the reproductive system and its relationship to treatment modifications. New DVD icons throughout text help students quickly identify material highlighted on the DVD. New HIPAA guidelines provide essential standards necessary for clinical practice. New Introduction to Terminology better prepares students for required A&P and Pathology courses.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice'? A: The book covers a wide range of topics essential for massage therapy, including anatomy and physiology, special populations, pregnancy and infant massage, foot reflexology, and the latest therapy options. It also includes case studies and practice materials for certification exams.
- Q: Is there a DVD included with this book? A: Yes, the book comes with a bound-in companion DVD that features video demonstrations of massage techniques, client interaction sequences, and anatomy animations to enhance learning.
- Q: What is the publication date of the third edition? A: The third edition of 'Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice' was published on May 17, 2007.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT, BCTMB.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 928 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if it's labeled as 'Used Book in Good Condition'? A: A 'Used Book in Good Condition' label indicates that the book may show signs of wear, but it is still in an acceptable condition for reading and study.
- Q: Does the book provide practice tests for certification? A: Yes, the book includes a new National Certification Exam (NCE) practice test to help students prepare for the certification exam.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is heavily illustrated, providing visual aids that enhance comprehension of the material.
- Q: What are 'Table Talk' boxes in the book? A: Table Talk boxes are features within the chapters that provide additional content and retention tips to enrich the learning experience.
- Q: How does this book support special populations in massage therapy? A: The book includes a dedicated chapter on special populations, which addresses the specific needs and considerations for growing segments of the population in therapeutic practice.