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Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies

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Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies 1e is tailored for students training as massage therapists, physical therapy assistants, and other manual therapy professionals. It offers precise coverage of body systems with clear narratives and detailed visuals, emphasising practical applications relevant to manual therapies. The book includes specialised diagrams showing muscle origin, insertion, and innervation, essential for hands-on therapeutic work.
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This book is ideal for students and practitioners in massage therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy fields who require a focused understanding of anatomy and physiology applicable to manual techniques.

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Anyone planning on a career in the therapeutic sciences requires a unique foundation in the basic sciences of the human body. This new book offers detailed content on the muscles, skeleton, and nervous system, but also provides the necessary information on other systems.

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Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies 1e is designed to meet the specific needs of students preparing for careers in the manual therapies, such as massage therapy and careers as physical therapy assistants.

This book provides the most appropriate depth of coverage for each body system—in both narrative and visuals—by including relevant applications linking the content to situations they will face in their careers. Specially written applications with a focus on massage and physical therapy are included.

An outstanding illustration programme is also integrated to highlight important concepts, and special diagrams are presented that point to the origin, insertion, and innervation of muscles. This is crucial knowledge for massage therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470044964

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 February 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 2155g

Pages: 848

About the Author

Dr. Andrew Kuntzman, is an associate professor of anatomy at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.  He received the Ernest Boyer Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning,and Technology at the Ninth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning.

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