Synopses & Reviews
Written in plain, simple language, this book is a great study guide for massage therapists taking National Certification Examinations or state or local exams. The author restates the topics and concepts covered on the National Exams in a straightforward way for easy retention and comprehension. The text emphasizes memorization and repetition as effective study methods and includes test-taking tips, positive affirmations, and cartoons to ease apprehension about the exam. End-of-chapter practice questions help readers review material. A back-of-book CD-ROM contains three complete practice tests so students can practice taking exams and test their knowledge.
Synopsis
This comprehensive review guide for therapeutic massage and bodywork certification is written in plain, simple language to put the test-taker at ease. The book is organized according to the National Certification Examination, and each chapter is presented as an outline review, with end-of-chapter review questions. Positive affirmations and quotations help calm the reader's test-taking anxiety. This Second Edition provides coverage of the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and includes at least five additional review questions per chapter.
A companion Website offers student and instructor resources such as practice exams, interactive flash cards, game show questions, Millionaire game questions, labeling activities, a quiz bank, a test generator, a syllabus, lesson plans, and PowerPoint slides.
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9780781797054 Allen Plain & Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Examinations, 2e
- 9781608319107 Werner A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5e
Table of Contents
Part I: Getting Ready for the Exam 1
- Chapter 1 A Positive Approach
- Chapter 2 Coverage on the Test
Part II: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology by Body Systems
- Chapter 3 An Overview of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
- Chapter 4 Basic Medical Terminology
- Chapter 5 The Chemistry of the Body
- Chapter 6 The Cellular Level of the Body
- Chapter 7 The Integumentary System
- Chapter 8 The Skeletal System
- Chapter 9 The Muscular System
- Chapter 10 The Nervous System
- Chapter 11 The Brain and Spinal Cord
- Chapter 12 The Craniosacral System
- Chapter 13 The Endocrine System
- Chapter 14 The Cardiovascular System
- Chapter 15 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- Chapter 16 The Respiratory System
- Chapter 17 The Digestive System
- Chapter 18 The Urinary System
- Chapter 19 The Reproductive System
Part III: Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Chapter 20 Safe and Efficient Movement for Client and Therapist
Part IV: Theory, Assessment, and Application
- Chapter 21 Client History
- Chapter 22 Universal Precautions
- Chapter 23 Contraindications
- Chapter 24 Massage and Bodywork Techniques
- Chapter 25 Modalities
Part V: Professional Standards, Ethics, and Business Practices
- Chapter 26 The Ethics of Massage and Bodywork
- Chapter 27 The Business of Massage
Part VI: Traditional Eastern Medicine
- Chapter 28 Eastern Methods
- Chapter 29 The Meridians
- Chapter 30 The Chakras
Appendix A Answers to Practice Questions
Appendix B Practice Examination and Answer Key
Index