Kinesiology for Manual Therapies, 2nd Edition
Kinesiology for Manual Therapies, 2nd Edition
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, and flashcards, alongside 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.
Kinesiology for Manual Therapies is more than a textbook; it is a map for an engaging learning experience. It bridges science with art, anatomy with functionality, and learning with application.
Kinesiology for Manual Therapists represents over a hundred years of learning and teaching by its esteemed authors. The information is eminently practical, grounded in years of teaching and therapeutic practice. It is one of the greatest resources in the field. It is needed not only within the realm of massage therapy but as well by everyone who is a committed healthcare practitioner. I recommend it 110%!
Kinesiology for Manual Therapies is a very informative text I use for my Massage Courses at the Carteret Community College in Morehead City, NC. This well-organized text has a comprehensive, practical flow as each science chapter describes bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and movement. The illustrations and pictures of massage techniques provide an easy reference for students. I encourage instructors and students to obtain and read this book!
