THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success."--Publisher's website
Focusing on the art and science of muscle palpation, this manual offers detailed guidance on clinical reasoning and judgment skills essential for effective assessment and treatment. It covers palpation techniques, stretching, and the use of trigger points, alongside information on ligaments, massage strokes, and body mechanics. Authored by Joseph Muscolino, the 3rd Edition includes access to an Evolve website featuring over four hours of instructional videos, enhancing the learning experience for practitioners.
Detailed illustrations and comprehensive coverage make this guide essential for understanding musculoskeletal anatomy and therapy. The text is divided into four parts: fundamentals of structure and motion, the skeletal system, detailed joint studies, and muscle function. Noted educator Joseph Muscolino provides insights alongside over 1,200 full-color illustrations. Additionally, readers gain access to an Evolve website featuring 150 video clips that demonstrate key joint actions and muscle palpation techniques, enhancing the learning experience.
Focusing on musculoskeletal anatomy and movement, this comprehensive guide equips readers with essential knowledge for soft-tissue therapy. It features over 1,200 full-color illustrations that detail the body's bones, joints, and the roles of muscles as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. The fourth edition emphasizes the art and science of understanding dysfunction treatment, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to enhance their skills in kinesiology.
Detailed and accessible, this atlas offers an in-depth exploration of the skeletal muscles of the human body, featuring a customizable layout for easy navigation. It uniquely covers all open-chain and closed-chain muscle actions, including eccentric contractions and isometric stabilization. Comprehensive references are provided in a convenient table, enhancing understanding of complex muscle anatomy. Additionally, the Evolve companion website includes valuable resources, such as an Electronic Muscle and Bone Review Program, to aid in practical preparation.
Offering a detailed exploration of skeletal muscles, this atlas features a customizable layout that enhances understanding of muscle actions. It uniquely includes comprehensive listings of both open-chain standard mover actions and closed-chain reverse mover actions, along with eccentric and isometric functions. A convenient reference table consolidates all actions, while the Evolve companion website provides additional resources, including an Electronic Muscle and Bone Review Program for effective practice preparation.
Reinforce your understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy with a hands-on review tool that enhances your study experience! This resource is perfect for independent review or as a companion to Muscolino's work, offering more detailed coverage of musculoskeletal anatomy than any other coloring book. It helps you develop the essential knowledge of muscles needed for successful manual therapy practice, with a unique focus on concepts specific to this field.
Featuring over 650 high-quality, anatomically detailed illustrations, this tool simplifies your review process and emphasizes key concepts essential for manual therapy. The clean, consistent 2-page layout illustrates the relationships between muscles and surrounding groups effectively. Fill-in-the-blank self-study exercises, complete with answer keys, prepare you for exams. Each muscle spread includes a "Did You Know?" feature that provides additional insights into musculoskeletal structures and functions. Short-answer review questions for each body region test your knowledge and aid in interpreting anatomical information.
Additionally, a companion Evolve Resources website enhances your learning experience with interactive study tools, including downloadable audio pronunciations, crossword puzzles, and drag-and-drop labeling activities, along with supplementary information on topics like innervation, arterial supply, and mnemonics for muscle names.
