MEA Catalogue

MASSAGE THERAPY

Manual Therapy for the Low Back and Pelvis: A Clinical Orthopedic Approach Joseph Muscolino

This straightforward, procedures-oriented book empowers students to develop the advanced clinical orthopedic skills they need to confidently and effectively manage pain and conditions in the lower back and pelvis. Drawing on his experience as a chiropractor, manual therapist, and educator, author Joe Muscolino guides students through effective clinical orthopedic manual therapy techniques for the functional muscle groups and joints of the lower back and pelvis. Accompanying online video clips demonstrate techniques in action. 978-1-5825-5880-6 / 400 pp / 280 illus / 2014

A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, 6th Edition Ruth Werner

A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology continues to set the standard for the course through high-value content, an outstanding illustration program and the author’s trademark easy-to-understand writing style. Updated throughout to reflect the relevant research, the 6th Edition now offers a stronger focus on evidence-informed practice. And, to keep pace with evolving standards, this Edition is now ELAP-compliant, has testing formats compatible with the MBLEx exam, and features updated content consistent with the DSM-V. For prior users, a detailed chapter-by-chapter conversion guide is available to ease transition from the 5th to the 6th Edition.

 



978-1-4963-1082-8 / 688 pp / 300 illus / 2015

The Balanced Body, 4th Edition Ruth Werner

This user-friendly resource helps students develop a clear understanding of a sequential, progressive bodywork approach for the entire body. The 4th Edition retains the original book’s innovative approach to the integration of a variety of massage therapy approaches and adds new material that brings Scheumann’s work into a modern context. New sections on research, updates on recent pain and fascia science, updated coverage of pathologies, and new material on client endangerment work, along with an enhanced array of teaching and learning resources, make The Balanced Body an important resource for both new and seasoned massage therapists.

978-1-4963-4611-7 / 296 pp / Jan 2017

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