Provides all of the anatomy and physiology knowledge a massage therapist needs in a way they can better understand! Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapists is a clear, accurate, simple, and comprehensive A&P textbook that focuses on the needs of students in manual therapy education programs. It is a focused text that deliberately emphasizes the information manual therapists need to be familiar with in order to understand the benefits, effects, indications, and contraindications of their specific form of manual therapy. The text includes detailed information not covered in standard A&P texts, adding an entire chapter on neuromuscular and myofascial connections (Chapter 8), and separating the structure and function of the lymphatic system (Chapter 11) from immunity and healing (Chapter 12). This, along with chapter features such as Manual Therapy Applications, Pathology Alerts, and What Do You Think questions, help readers build bridges between the scientific facts and the application of that information to their therapeutic practice.

The Allen Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition contains dynamic and applied activities and experiments that help students both visualize anatomical structures and understand complex physiological topics. Lab exercises are designed in a way that requires students to first apply information they learned and then critically evaluate it. With many different format options available, and powerful digital resources, it’s easy to customize this laboratory manual to best fit your course.

Known for its clear descriptions and art program, this lab manual examines every structure and function of the human body. It features dissection of the cat, numerous physiological experiments, and an emphasis on the study of anatomy through histology. In addition to a large variety of illustrations, helpful learning support includes lists of appropriate terms accompanying art, numerous photomicrographs and specimen photos, phonetic pronunciations and derivations of terms, diagrams of lab equipment, and lab report questions and report templates. An instructor's guide is available and provides detailed information for instructors about needed materials, suggestions, and answers to questions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.