Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice

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._x000d_
Simple, straightforward coverage is written in a clear, approachable manner to strengthen student comprehension_x000d_
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_x000d_
Certification Practice Exam mimics the major certification exams and provides excellent practice for board review_x000d_
Critical thinking questions at the end of the chapters help students develop clinical reasoning skills_x000d_
Robust art program enhances understanding and comprehension of each topic presented through a mixture of high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs_x000d_
NEW! Updated Hydrotherapy and Spa chapter features the latest procedures_x000d_
NEW! Expanded sports massage section in the Clinical Massage chapter offers additional information on this growing practice area