The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Volume 2 [Paperback]

Patrick Leonardi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0971999651 | ISBN-13: 978-0971999657 | Publication Date: December 6, 2010

This is an excellent study guide for the:

* National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

* National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage

* This is also an excellent source for class studies and state exams.

This test preparation study guide consists of the following chapters: Integumentary Pathology, Pathology of the Skeletal System, Pathology of the Muscular System, Pathology of the Nervous System, Endocrine Pathology, Pathology of the Cardiovascular System, Pathology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems, Pathology of the Respiratory System, Pathology of the Digestive System, Urinary Pathology, and Pathology of the Reproductive System.

This is Volume 2 of a three volume series. Volume 1 covers Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology (Western and Non-Western). Volume 3 covers Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Theory, Assessment and Application. Volume 3 also includes Professional Standards, Ethics and Business Practices.

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About the Author

Dr. Patrick Leonardi has written over 60 study guides since 1995. His study guides have helped thousands of students achieve better grades in less time and effort. The author has a talent for focusing on the similar key questions that are asked on exams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 91 pages
• Publisher: Silver Educational Publishing (December 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971999651
• ISBN-13: 978-0971999657
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful in Memorizing Pathology, November 19, 2003

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Anita Lanier (Southwestern United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Volume 2 (Paperback)

This guide was an excellent resource in getting me to understand and remember various diseases a massage therapist needs to be aware of. I passed the NCBTMB exam yesterday with HIGH in each category and these guides helped A LOT in preparation!

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent practical guide for MCQ. But don't be scared, October 11, 2004

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Natural Healthy Essentials "venusmassageLMT" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Volume 2 (Paperback)

If you can answer the questions from this book with confidence, you can pass almost any clinical part of massage therapy exam. On the other hand, simply by knowing the clinical pathology, you may not be able to pass either the NY State Board or the National Certificate exam.

I don't think you need to understand every single detail in this book in order to pass either the NY State Board or the National one. (See my other comments on selecting study material if you are interested).

The knowledge provided from this book is far more than as a licensed massage therapist require to know. It's good to know more. But don't be scared if you do not do well on those questions in this book. From my limited experience, I think the exam authorities want to prepare us (massage therapists and body workers) to provide SAFE and effective massage therapy to the public. We are not trained to be a MD. Please don't blame yourself if you are not so good as the nervous system, for example. But you have no excuse for not knowing soft tissue. Massage therapists should be the expert of soft tissue.

Grasp a solid knowledge on muscle insertion and origin, action and related diseases. You will do well! Good luck

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know..., December 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Volume 2 (Paperback)

This volume was extremely interesting. It contains information that every massage therapist should know. Some of the NCBTMB test questions were straight from this book. I found it extremely helpful in my passing the test the first time.