This 144-page book features more than 100 full-color illustrations, providing an at-a-glance understanding of all major women's health issues, from arthritis and cholestrol to diabetes and menopause.

• More than 100 full-color illustrations.
• Addresses lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and nutrition.
• Easy-to-read callouts.
• Contains comprehensive list of additional online resources.

Shiatsu, by Corrina Somma, is a more "western sensitive" approach to
traditional Chinese medical theory. Balancing theory with practice,
this text addresses everything from proper body mechanics to special
populations.

• Contains helpful tools such as study questions and tests.
• Includes many photos that document sample Shiatsu protocols for the supine, prone and sidelying positions.
• Explaines the importance of point combinations to achieve a balanced treatment.
• Includes tables.
• Includes large photographic glossary of acupressure points.

Based on the myofascial pain management principles established by Drs. Travell and Simons, this practical resource takes the Travell single-muscle method to the next level by defining matrices of muscle groups and offering treatment solutions from a variety of disciplines.

• Find practical, problem-solving approaches that will help you become more effective in recognizing conditions
• Develop treatment regimens that reduce the length of treatment.
• Includes 300 illustrations.
• Over 600 pages to give you an in depth understanding of the treatment of myofascial release.
• Addresses a variety of factors affecting myofascial integrity, including psychological issues, sleep patterns, nutrition and fitness.

This updated reference offers a comprehensive guide to prescribing therapeutic exercise for restoring function. Case studies, accompanied by complete exercise programs (including dosage and sequencing information), address how to choose and teach appropriate exercises, and how to evaluate their effects on desired outcome.

• Over 800 illustrations
• Complete exercise programs, including dosage and sequencing information
• New coverage of joint mobilization, with detailed techniques
• Self-Management boxes provide step-by-step exercises written directly for the client
• Fully updated literature review and evidence-based data

Now in its Fourth Edition, this best-selling pathology textbook for
massage therapy details information on the etiology, signs and symtoms,
and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions. With an emphasis on
how massage influences the disease and healing process this book shows
how therapists can maximize the benefites while minimizing the risks.

• Includes Bonus CD-ROM
• Full-color photographs detailing skin conditions
• Detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions

You'll find guidelines for on-site massage; relaxation and spa therapies, completed sample forms, helpful exercises, light-hearted, chapter-reinforcing stories, and insightful quotes.

• Includes Resource CD-ROM
• Over 100 illustrations
• Bonus CD-ROM includes blank forms for use in practice
• Completed sample forms included

High-quality photographs and illustrations enhance this concise, yet comprehensive, practical guide to the evaluation of joint and functional ROM. Rare depictions of the therapist's hand and goniometer positions in relation to deep anatomical structures in ROM measurement end positions are included. You'll sharpen your muscle testing skills with instructions on palpation technique, muscle length assessment, and contraindications and precautions in evaluating ROM.

• Includes case studies and practical examination forms
• Provides complete review of surface anatomy and instruction on palpation technique
• Over 500 illustrations