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The Massage Connection Kalyani Premkumar

The Massage Connection By Kalyani Premkumar

The Massage Connection by Kalyani Premkumar


Summary

Integrates massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems. This book covers the major body systems - integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems - that are crucial to effective massage therapy.

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The Massage Connection Summary

The Massage Connection: Anatomy and Physiology by Kalyani Premkumar

This is the anatomy and physiology text written especially for students and practitioners of massage therapy. This edition integrates massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems. The book covers all of the major body systems - integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems - that are crucial to effective massage therapy, and provides an overview of other body systems to give students a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Integumentary system Skeletal system and Joints Muscular system - Muscle tissue & Physiology of muscle contraction - Muscle Contraction - Muscle Energetics - Cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle - Muscle terminology - Origin and insertion of muscles Nervous system - Organization of the nervous system - Sensory nervous system - The brain and its divisions - Cranial nerves - Control of posture and movement - Autonomic nervous system Cardiovascular system - Blood - Heart and circulation - Dynamics of blood flow - Regulation of the cardiovascular system Lymphatic system & Immunity - Body Fluid Compartments - The Lymphatic System - Immunity Respiratory system - The anatomy of the respiratory system - Mechanics of respiration - Regulation of respiration Endocrine system Reproductive system - The male reproductive system - The female reproductive system - Pregnancy Digestive system Urinary system Learning aid for surface anatomy & muscle Pathological/Physiological conditions - Basic concepts of disease & illness - Inflammation and healing - Neoplasia - Pain - Stress - Aging Case studies Word index & key references

Additional information

CIN0781734762G
9780781734769
0781734762
The Massage Connection: Anatomy and Physiology by Kalyani Premkumar
Used - Good
Hardback
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
20030101
704
N/A
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