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 fun, hands-on review and practice! Ideal for independent anatomy review or as a companion to Muscolino's The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, this unique study tool provides more detailed coverage of musculoskeletal anatomy than any other coloring book available and helps you develop the working knowledge of muscles you'll need for successful manual therapy practice. A unique focus on musculoskeletal anatomy reinforces concepts specific to manual therapy to help you study more efficiently. More than 650 high-quality, anatomically detailed illustrations enable easier, more effective review. Accurate, streamlined coverage of musculoskeletal information simplifies your review process and emphasizes concepts essential to manual therapy. A clean, consistent 2-page layout clearly illustrates the relationship between muscles and surrounding muscle groups. Fill-in-the-blank self-study exercises with accompanying answer keys help you prepare for exams. Did You Know? feature in every muscle spread provides additional details to strengthen your understanding of musculoskeletal structures and functions. Short-answer review questions for each body region test your knowledge and help you learn to interpret anatomic information. A companion Evolve Resources website enhances your review experience through interactive study tools including downloadable audio pronunciations of muscle names, crossword puzzles, Name That Muscle review exercises, drag-and-drop labeling activities, and supplementary information on musculoskeletal topics such as innervation, arterial supply, and mnemonics for remembering muscle names.
