The Massage connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology [Spiral-bound]

Dr. Kalyani Premkumar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0968073018 | ISBN-13: 978-0968073018 | Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Edition: 1st

This book is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systemsiXintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervousiXcrucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. This text is organized into three major sections. The first section focuses on the anatomy and physiology of each body system. Important topics in pathology such as pain, inflammation and healing are detailed in the second section. The third section provides case studies in relation to each body system, giving common scenarios that therapists may come across. Lecturers - Click here to order a Review Copy of this title

Editorial Reviews

Review

As massage has become more popular, authors and clinicians are turning their attention toward developing resources created specifically for massage therapists and other bodyworkers...outstanding examples are 'The Massage Connection: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology,' by Dr. Kalyani Premkumar...primarily aimed at massage schools for use in the teaching of basic massage programs. However, practicing professionals can find great value in them as a reference in their own treatment rooms...a great job of using creative learning methods, which make these publications much more inviting than an ordinary "dry" textbook.

Premkumar certainly has the credentials and breadth of experience to tackle a project as comprehensive as this one...Special features enhance the written portion. Small shaded sections at the bottom of the page highlight specific topics relevant to that section. A section with color photos shows regions of the body. To help instructors use this book in classrooms, each chapter begins with learning objectives. -- Massage Therapy Journal, Fall 1999 Vol. 38, No.3

This is a very user-friendly text which is aimed specifically at students and teachers of massage therapy. Its main objective is to simplify the learning and teaching of anatomy and physiology by focusing on the more essential details of the subject matter...the author does a wonderful job in presenting the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology with a clear and easy to follow layout. The first division gives an overview of each of the body systems. The anatomy is simply presented with line drawings and the physiology is very thorough and easy to read. Particular emphasis is given to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems which are immediately relevant to the massage therapist. Assisted learning is provided by key points and objectives at the beginning of each section plus review questions at the end...All in all the book is informative as well as stimulating and could well serve as a textbook or a useful guide to the subject of anatomy and physiol! ogy. -- Positive Health Magazine, October '99.Issure No.45

This is a very user-friendly text, which is aimed specifically at students and teachers of massage therapy. Its main objective is to simplify learning and teaching of anatomy and physiology by focusing on more essential details of the subject matter...the author does a wonderful job in presenting the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology with a clear and easy to follow layout. The first division gives an overview of each body system. The anatomy is simply presented with line drawings and the physiology is very thorough and easy to read. Particular emphasis is given to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems...Assisted learning is provided by key points and objectives at the beginning of each section, plus review questions at the end. All in all the book is informative as well as stimulating and could well serve as a textbook or a useful guide to the subject of anatomy and physiology. -- Positive Health Magazine, October '99. Issue No. 45

This text is the most informative and relevant manual I have read that relates Anatomy and Physiology to the practice of massage therapy...whether you are a student, qualified practitioner or lecturer this text should be a part of your library collection.

Compiled into three main sections, this text is very user friendly. The first section focuses on Anatomy and Physiology...The second section deals with the subjects of pain, inflammation, healing and neoplasm's. The third section entitled 'Case Studies' presents ... typical scenarios that a massage therapist may encounter...complemented by a superb photographic display with overlays for learning surface anatomy, location of muscles and the organization of muscles...very beneficial tool for demonstrating to clients, which muscle was injured and why. As Randy Ellington, Principal of Wellington Colleges of Remedial Massage Therapies stated, "whether you are a visual, tactile or learn from the written work, you will benefit from this text." -- Australian Massage Magazine, October '99

This text is the most informative and relevant manual I have read that relates Anatomy and Physiuology to the practice of massage therapy. Regardless of whether you are a student, qualified practitioner or lecturer this text should be a part of your library collection. Compiled into three main sections this text is very user friendly. The first section focuses on Anatomy and Physiology in relation to specific systems of the body...The second section deals with the subjects of pain, inflammation, healing and neoplsm's. The third section entitled 'Case Studies' presents case studies and typical scenarios that a massage therapist may encounter. This publication is complemented by a superb photographic display with overlays for learning surface anatomy., location of muscles and the organization of muscles. I found these a very beneficial tool for demonstrating to clients, which muscle was injured and why. As Randy Ellington, Princial of Wellington Colleges of Remedial Massage Therapies stated,"thether you are a visual, tactile or learn from the written work, you will benefit from this texty." -- Australian Massage Magazine, Oct.'99

About the Author

Dr. Kalyani Premkumar (MBBS MD MSc (MedEd) CMT)

is a Physician and a Medical Educator with over 15 years experience in teaching. Currently she instructs at the Centre for Complementary Health Education, Mount Royal College, Calgary, Canada and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine. She is presently working towards her doctorate in Educational Technology. Dr. Premkumar is also the President of Meducational Skills, Tools & Technology Inc. Canada and Meducational Skills, Tools & Technology Pvt. Ltd. India.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 341 pages
• Publisher: Vanpub Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968073018
• ISBN-13: 978-0968073018
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,220,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple Massage Therapy Textbook, June 21, 2002

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This review is from: The Massage connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology (Spiral-bound)

I used this as a basic text for anatomy/physiology in my massage therapy school. I found quite a few errors throughout the text, but overall, it was a simple to read and understand textbook. I felt that the text went into much more detail than was necessary on some aspects and not nearly enough on others. I will probably use this again until I find something that is more in tune with what a good massage therapy A&P text should be, maybe write one myself. The overlays in the back were a good idea as were the self exams although many of the answers were incorrect. Probably one of the strongest aspects of this book are the illustrations. They are certainly not of Netter's quality but not bad.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Childlike Simplifaction; Rife with Error, January 23, 2002

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Whit Bissell (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Massage connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology (Spiral-bound)

This book is a disappointment. I've read through half of the first section and been dismayed to find approximately one to two grammer and/or spelling mistakes per page, on average. I've also come across at least one flat-out factual inaccuracy and found my jaw gaping at the oversimpification of the science. Simplification is one thing, simplification to the point of being misleading is another thing. So far I've found this book to be written at a sixth to seventh grade level. This is insulting. That said, I'm sure there is good information in this book; however, if I find myself in unfamiliar territory I don't think I'll be able to trust it based on what I've seen so far. So, bottom line: beware. If you have a poor or nonexistent science background this book might be just the thing. If you've always been a science buff, skip it. If you do buy, just remember that you shouldn't believe everything you read. Good luck.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete and "reader friendly" introduction and survey., May 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Massage connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology (Spiral-bound)

The Massage Connection: Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology is a complete introduction and survey to massage that is completely reader friendly and features objectives, test questions, case studies, pathology relevant to topics, and simplified, clear diagrams. The Massage Connection is enhanced with photographs with overlays for learning surface anatomy, location of muscles and fiber directions. It also features current information about pain, neoplasia, inflammation, healing, aging, and stress as they pertain to massage. This coilbound reference book is highly recommended for students of massage and a very useful reference for even the most experienced massage practitioner. Also highly recommended is VanPub Books' Interactive Pathology For Massage Therapists a book/cd-rom set which deals with over 400 diseases and provides everything a masseuse should know about infection prevention, safe practice, and much, much more.