Libri di Joseph E. Muscolino

Build the clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills you need for effective muscle palpation! The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching, 3rd Edition provides an in-depth guide to the art and science of palpation, along with clear instructions for massage assessment and treatment techniques. It describes how to palpate, how to stretch, and how to utilize trigger points, preparing you for practice with coverage of ligaments, all major massage strokes and draping methods, and a thorough chapter on body mechanics. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text includes access to an Evolve website with more than four hours of video demonstrating muscle palpations. Step-by-step muscle palpation coverage makes it easy to understand and remember each step of palpation techniques UNIQUE! Coverage of stretching describes the role of stretching as part of effective treatment, with drawings of self-care stretches presented alongside therapist-assisted stretches General muscle information includes attachments, actions, and a drawing of the individual muscle Full-color photos and illustrations show palpation of muscles, exactly how the muscles look, and where the muscle is located underneath the skin as it is being palpated Illustrations of trigger points and referral patterns make it easier to identify locations, showing where trigger points lie on the muscle and where pain radiates when an injury is felt Coverage of bone palpation teaches you to identify and palpate bones and bony landmarks Assessment and massage treatment strokes are shown in illustrations and in the Palpation Notes, moving you from theory and assessment to practical application Case studies in each chapter emphasize critical thinking and clinical reasoning, allowing you to apply your knowledge to the practice setting Deeper Thoughts questions challenge your reasoning skills Measurable objectives at the start of each chapter identify key goals and are companied by a chapter overview, outline, and key terms NEW and UNIQUE! Chapter on orthopedic assessment is added to this edition NEW video lessons on the Evolve website feature Dr. Joe demonstrating bone and muscle palpation protocols

Reinforce your understanding of the musculoskeletal anatomy! Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd Edition is a must if you're taking massage, physical therapy, chiropractic, orthopedic, and all other manual and movement therapy courses. This latest edition includes online access to The Muscular System Manual's companion Evolve site, which lets you view informative videos, take practice tests, and more! Focused specifically on musculoskeletal anatomy, this fun, interactive and engaging coloring book includes 635 high-quality illustrations. Each chapter focuses on key anatomic parts of the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and arterial system; plus, composite drawings of all body systems and structures provide a complete look at the anatomy you will need to know in practice.UNIQUE! Did You Know? feature in every muscle spread provides additional details to strengthen your understanding of musculoskeletal structures and functions.UNIQUE! Short-answer reviews test your knowledge and help you learn to interpret anatomic information.A unique focus on musculoskeletal anatomy reinforces concepts specific to manual therapy to help you study more efficiently.More than 630 high-quality, anatomically detailed illustrations enable easier, more effective review.Accurate, streamlined coverage of musculoskeletal information simplifies the review process and emphasizes concepts essential to manual therapy.A clean, consistent page layout clearly illustrates the relationship between muscles and surrounding muscle groups.Fill-in-the-blank self-study exercises with accompanying answer keys help you prepare for exams.NEW! Online access to The Muscular System Manual, 4th Edition's Evolve site, enhances your review experience through interactive study tools including videos, The Interactive Muscle Program, practice test questions, Name That Muscle exercises, and more.NEW! Updated anatomy artwork helps you understand individual muscles as well as how they correspond to surrounding muscle groups.

Practical exercises help you prepare for success in exams and in massage therapy practice! Corresponding to the chapters in Muscolino's "Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials", this workbook includes review activities to help you learn and apply muscle, bone, and palpation knowledge. Exercises cover muscle identification plus attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for each of those muscles. You'll also review and study bone identification, bony palpation, basic kinesiology terminology, the skeletal system, and muscle function. Exercises range in complexity from simple memory problems to more difficult critical thinking activities.

Help your students develop the advanced skills needed to treat the neck! Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is pleased to introduce "Advanced Treatment Techniques for the Manual Therapist NECK", an exciting new edition as part of our In "Touch" series. Relying on his vast experience as a chiropractor, manual therapist, and educator, author Joe Muscolino creates a comprehensive guide to neck treatment that empowers manual therapists from multiple health professions to confidently and effectively manage neck pain and conditions. Part One of the book begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the neck, common pathologic conditions, and assessment. Part Two sets forth a variety of tested and proven treatment techniques. And Part Three offers self-care advice for both the client and the manual therapist. The treatment routines set forth in the text combine images with detailed explanations to guide students through effective clinical orthopedic manual therapy techniques for the functional muscle groups and joints of the neck. Accompanying video clips show these techniques in action. Caution boxes throughout the text draw attention to contraindications and precautions that students need to be aware of before performing manual therapy on the neck. Whether as a student expanding his or her learning to include advanced treatment options, or as a practicing therapist seeking to hone and enhance a seasoned skill set, this book will help readers prepare to meet the needs of their clients and become a more marketable, in-demand, and valuable therapist by performing clinical orthopedic work. Likewise, instructors will find additional tools and resources to facilitate the teaching and learning of this crucial topic.

This title offers a clear, concise approach that provides the anatomical information you need to excel in massage therapy! "Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials" covers muscle identification plus attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for each of those muscles. Hundreds of full-color illustrations make it easier to learn muscle and bone identification, as well as bony landmarks. Written by expert massage therapy practitioner and educator Joseph E. Muscolino, "Know the Body" helps you learn - not simply memorize - the essentials of muscles, bones, and palpation.