{"product_id":"9781451185461","title":"Clay \u0026 Pounds' Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperbly illustrated and innovative in its approach, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClay \u0026amp; Pounds Basic Clinical Massage Therapy, 3e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehelps readers build a solid foundation in palpatory and muscle anatomy as they master clinical massage therapy techniques.   This stunningly realistic text brings the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy to life by embedding illustrations of internal structures directly into photographs of live models, allowing readers to see exactly what muscle is being worked on, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and one or more techniques for effectively treating it. The result is a vivid representation of the individual muscles that are essential to understanding basic clinical massage therapy techniques.   The updated and expanded Third Edition enhances an already impressive art program with striking new photographs and adds a range of new pedagogical features, including learning objectives, case studies, and icons, to provide students with more help in mastering key concepts and skills. Hallmark Features Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eAdditional basic\/Swedish massage instructions\u003c\/b\u003e have been added to ensure mastery of key techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e         More than 550 full-color illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e        Clear, pedagogically sound illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e are drawn by co-author David M. Pounds, an educator and certified medical illustrator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e        Technique illustrations include arrows\u003c\/b\u003e to show the direction of the moving strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e        Muscle sections\u003c\/b\u003e broken down by Name, Pronunciation, Etymology, Overview, Comments, Attachments, Actions, Caution, Pain Referral Zone, Other Muscles to Examine, and Description of one or more basic         treatment techniques prepare readers to provide their clients safe and effective treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eNew lead author\u003c\/b\u003e, Laura Allen is a practicing massage therapist, author of multiple books, educator, blogger and clinic owner. For more information about Laura go to http:\/\/www.lauraallenmt.com\/.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eNew online Lesson Plans\u003c\/b\u003e are linked to the Learning Objectives, enhancing the book’s effectiveness as a teaching and learning tool. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eNew photographs\u003c\/b\u003e added to the hallmark art program reflect current best practices and better meet the needs of today’s students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e         New chapter-opening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Learning Objectives\u003c\/b\u003e align with the ELAP Core Curriculum Blueprint, making the text easier to teach from and improving learning outcomes. For more information about ELAP go to www.elapmassage.org\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eNew Visual Draping Guides\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the book reinforce proper draping in the context of muscle presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eEight new Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e, one for each body chapter, help students integrate the content and see how it applies in practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e·        \u003cb\u003eNew end-of-chapter Review Questions\u003c\/b\u003e help students assess their knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LWW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015265992944,"sku":"9781451185461","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781451185461_p0.jpg?v=1763838556","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781451185461","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}