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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MASSAGE THERAPY
Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Examinations
Third Edition
Laura Allen
March 2016 / Softbound / 8.375” x 10.875” / 320 pp
978-1-4963-3225-7
DESCRIPTION
Now reorganized to align with the updated MBLEx
exam, Laura Allen’s
Plain & SimpleGuide to
Therapeutic Massage &Bodywork Examinations,
Third Edition
prepares students for licensing success
with straightforward coverage focused on “need to
know” information. This proven study tool is packed
with tips and strategies for succeeding on the MBLEx
exam, including Tips for Passing in every chapter,
anatomical illustrations, and confidence-building
affirmations.
FEATURES
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Reviewing the Essentials (formerly “Highlights”
provides an overview of the material in each
chapter.
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Reviewing the Terms (formerly “What You Need
to Know”) recaps the vocabulary and tasks
students need to master to be successful on the
exam.
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Tips for Passing in each chapter, and collected in
Chapter 1, offer the student great study tips and
strategies for taking the exam.
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Anatomical illustrations clarify structures and
processes and help students assimilate the
written information.
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Affirmations help students maintain a positive
attitude about passing the exam
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Full color art and design program makes
the book more accessible, engaging, and easier to
study from.
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Practical Application boxes connect key
information to massage therapy practice.
NEW
Part I Getting Ready for the Exam
1. A Positive Approach
2. Coverage on the Exam
3. An Overview of Anatomy, Physiology and
Pathology
4. Basic Medical Terminology
5. The Chemistry of the Body
6. The Cellular Level of the Body
7. The Integumentary System
8. The Skeletal System
9. The Muscular System
10. The Nervous System
11. The Brain and Spinal Cord
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Cardiovascular System
14. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Digestive System
17. The Urinary System
18. The Respiratory System
19. Safe and Efficient Movement for Client and
Therapist
20. Assessment, Reassessment, and Treatment
Planning
21. Universal Precautions
22. Contraindication and Cautions for Massage
23. Massage and Bodywork Techniques
24. Modalities
Part II Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
by Body Systems
Part III Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Part IV Theory, Assessment, and Application
Part V Professional Ethics, Standards, and
Business Practices
Part VI Concepts of Energy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
... abridged to fit