Massage Therapy
Books of Interest
Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment
by James H Clay, David M Pounds (Hardcover - 2006). A comprehensive, easy to
read book. Teaches the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy.
Extensive illustrations. Superimposes illustrations of internal structures
directly into photographs of live models. Each muscle or muscle group is
shown, along with surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the
therapist's hands.
Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs
(paperback 2002). Manual for students and practitioners of massage therapy.
Includes many photographs and illustrations for reference, biomechanics for
preventing injury, and directions for treatment and rehabilitation for
common complaints.
Introduction to Massage Therapy with Real Bodywork DVD
by Mary B Braun and Stephanie J Simonson (Paperback
- 2006). A massage therapy textbook. Integrates
functional anatomy and physiology with massage therapy techniques.
Every copy comes with a DVD created by Real Bodywork.
For Exam Review
Mosby's Massage Therapy Review by
Sandy Fritz (Paperback - 2005). Study guide written for students and
graduates of therapeutic massage. Prepares users for massage therapy
exams, both routine semester exams and tests administered by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification
(Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)
by Joseph Ashton and Duke Cassel (Paperback
- 2002). Reference for those preparing for the National
Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB).
Plain & Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Certification (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork
Educational) by Laura Allen
(Paperback -
2005). Exam review provides preparation for taking the National
Certification Exams or state exams. Restates fundamental topics covered on
the National Exams. Provides testing advice, practice questions, and three
practice exams on the CD-ROM.
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