Kinesiology for Manual Therapies, 2nd Edition

Kinesiology for Manual Therapies, 2nd Edition
by: Nancy Dail (Author),Timothy Agnew(Author),R T Floyd(Author)&0more
Publisher: Handspring Publishing
Edition: 2nd
Publication Date: 2024/8/21
Language: English
Print Length: 512 pages
ISBN-10: 1805010026
ISBN-13: 9781805010029
Book Description
Based on the bestselling seminal textbook, this new and updated compendium that covers all the essentials of kinesiology, functional anatomy, and physiology. Including practical instruction for a range of manual therapies, it is the collective effort of three internationally renowned professionals who are all leaders in their field.Each area of the body has a chapter that focusses on the anatomy of its joints and muscles and a further chapter that teaches massage techniques specific to that region.Filled with detailed colour anatomical illustrations, this comprehensive textbook includes learning-intensive guides to aid students in their palpation skills and anatomical knowledge. It also offers an extensive toolbox of techniques, along with clinical notes and summaries, as well as further digital content such as review questions, practice tests and instructor resources.This is an invaluable resource for a multitude of manual therapists, including massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and yoga teachers. It can be used as an authoritative reference text for professionals or a complete teaching guide for students.
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Based on the bestselling seminal textbook, this new and updated compendium that covers all the essentials of kinesiology, functional anatomy, and physiology. Including practical instruction for a range of manual therapies, it is the collective effort of three internationally renowned professionals who are all leaders in their field.Each area of the body has a chapter that focusses on the anatomy of its joints and muscles and a further chapter that teaches massage techniques specific to that region.Filled with detailed colour anatomical illustrations, this comprehensive textbook includes learning-intensive guides to aid students in their palpation skills and anatomical knowledge. It also offers an extensive toolbox of techniques, along with clinical notes and summaries, as well as further digital content such as review questions, practice tests and instructor resources.This is an invaluable resource for a multitude of manual therapists, including massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and yoga teachers. It can be used as an authoritative reference text for professionals or a complete teaching guide for students. Read more