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Summary: An academic text that is widely used
Review: Any place you go to study massage will probably get around to recommending Mosby. While the material seems dated, it is exhaustive and really detailed. Anatomical information can be difficult but it gets easier if you plug away. For the committed professional, not the layman.
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Summary: Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
Review: I am owner/director of Silver Sword Massage Academy located in Durango CO. Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage is an excellent text for the beginner student & for the professional requiring a state of the art resource. The latest edition is especially enriched with fine color graphics for optimal visual learning. I refer to these visual aids in my private practice as well, to help educate my clients. The technical information is presented in plain speak and then, through skilled educational writing successfully bridges into the technical language of the health field of massage therapeutics. This book is the cornerstone of our programs. I highly recommend Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage as one of the best comprehensive massage books on the market.
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Summary: Excellent reference for massage students
Review: I recently used this book to help study for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. I found it quite good as a reference for massage techniques, client history, benefits of massage and sanitation topics that were asked on the NCETMB. I also highly recommend the following three volumes which are available on amazon.com:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and AnswersVol 1 (Topics: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology)
(ISBN: 0971999643)
Vol 2 (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions)
(ISBN: 0971999651)
Vol 3 (Topics: Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Theory, Assessment and Application. Professional Standards, Ethics and Business Practices)
(ISBN: 097199966X) These four books helped me pass the NCETMB. I was first recommended these books from a few friends who used these books and found it extremely helpful for the NCETMB.
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Summary: Very good book, very helpful
Review: I recently used this book to help study for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. I found it quite good as a reference for massage techniques, client history, benefits of massage and sanitation topics that were asked on the NCETMB. I also highly recommend the following three volumes which are available on amazon.com:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers Vol 1 (Topics: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology)
(ISBN: 0971999643)
Vol 2 (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions)
(ISBN: 0971999651)
Vol 3 (Topics: Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Theory, Assessment and Application. Professional Standards, Ethics and Business Practices)
(ISBN: 097199966X) These four books helped me pass the NCETMB. I was first recommended these books from a few friends who used these books and found it extremely helpful for the NCETMB.
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Summary: needs some tweaking
Review: Overlong chapters and a choppy writing style make this book difficult to use at times. There is a lot of good information but it is written in such a mannner that re-reading is necessary to clarify the topic of the paragraph. It is written with a tight economical use of words and becomes difficult for the reader to digest the information overload. Could use a little editing. Otherwise a good text.
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Summary: Excellent reference for massage students
Review: This book is an excellent reference for massage students. It is well-organized and easy to comprehend. It is good as a knowledge source for information look up on pathology and clinical aspects of massage. However for the National certification test I used the following:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers Vol 1, Vol 2, and Vol 3
Vol 1: isbn: 0971999643
Vol 2: isbn: 0971999651
Vol 3: isbn: 097199966X
Believe me these four books are well worth it for the national certification exam. The last three books were so specific and thorough which prepared me highly for the national exam.
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