Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.
- Simple, straightforward coverage is written in a clear, approachable manner to strengthen student comprehension
- UNIQUE! Combined anatomy and physiology and fundamentals material make this a streamlined solution ― one book to buy, one book to carry, one complete resource to reference
- Certification Practice Exam mimics the major certification exams and provides excellent practice for board review
- Critical thinking questions at the end of the chapters help students develop clinical reasoning skills
- Robust art program enhances understanding and comprehension of each topic presented through a mixture of high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs
- NEW! Updated Hydrotherapy and Spa chapter features the latest procedures
- NEW! Expanded sports massage section in the Clinical Massage chapter offers additional information on this growing practice area
- NEW! Revised artwork in the Kinesiology chapter clearly illustrates key concepts
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AZ Mom –
Excellent book! This was a textbook for a class and I love it. It is well laid out and it has all the information I would need.
Kristina Noah –
Needs some finetuning by editor. But so far it’s getting me through massage school.
SlimThick Tee –
I feel like it’s exactly what you need to know, to feel confident, when pursuing this type of career.
Alana –
this is a great and convenient way to learn the material while in school. its easy to search for information
Gabee –
Awesome book for study course.
Alana –
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Bought a “used” book. But ended up being a book from a bookstore that was never used. So happy and satisfied
Jahaira rivera –
Good
southern pilgrim –
Exactly what I needed for school
Alana –
Bought a “used” book. But ended up being a book from a bookstore that was never used. So happy and satisfied