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Holistic AnatomyAn Integrative Guide to the Human BodyWritten by Pip WallerPrice: $19.95Trade PaperbackComplementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology but expands the discussion by connecting the science of the body to a variety of alternative modalities to explore...
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The Anatomy of PilatesWritten by Paul MasseyPrice: $28.95Trade PaperbackCreated by Joseph Pilates during the early 20th century, Pilates is used by millions today to improve their physical and mental well-being. Much of its appeal lies in its simple, low-impact approach, which is ideal for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and general physical health. Based on a series of precise movements and...
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Stability, Sport, and Performance MovementGreat Technique Without InjuryWritten by Joanne ElphinstonPrice: $32.95Trade PaperbackIn Stability, Sport, and Performance Movement, renowned physiotherapist and performance consultant Joanne Elphinston teaches that sporting technique is rooted in movement efficiency, stability, symmetry, and balance. These elements work together to ensure that physical restrictions and inefficient muscle recruitment patterns don’t inhibit technical movement goals. The right muscles firing at the...
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The Concise Book of Trigger Points, Revised EditionWritten by Simeon Niel-AsherPrice: $29.95Trade PaperbackMost muscular aches and pains are caused or affected by untreated “trigger points,” localized tender spots in muscles. Understanding and treating these points can lead to rapid and lasting pain relief. Trigger point therapy is a powerful tool in the management of both acute and chronic pain, including such common problems...
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The Concise Book of Muscles, Revised EditionWritten by Chris JarmeyPrice: $29.95Trade PaperbackA clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups. They include muscles of the face head, and neck; the trunk; the shoulder and...
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A Practical Guide to Acu-pointsWritten by Chris Jarmey and Ilaira BouratinosPrice: $35.00Trade PaperbackAn understanding of acu-points is vital not only for acupuncturists but also for bodyworkers. This user-friendly manual contains current, comprehensive information for both groups, with special emphasis on how shiatsu and tuina therapists can best utilize “point knowledge” in their practice. Renowned experts Chris Jarmey and Ilaira Bouratinos use succinct text...
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Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second EditionA Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and JointsWritten by Theodore Dimon, Jr., Illustrated by John QualterPrice: $21.95Trade PaperbackLearning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels; it requires a way "into" the subject, a means of making sense of what is being shown. Anatomy of the Moving Body addresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex system of bones, muscles, and joints and how...
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The Concise Book of Neuromuscular TherapyWritten by John SharkeyPrice: $32.95Trade PaperbackNeuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is an innovative healing approach that combines the best soft tissue manipulation techniques of osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy, trigger point therapy, and other fields. NMT uses massage techniques and flexibility stretching to balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and eliminate the causes of neuromuscular pain. The therapy consists of...
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The Anatomy of Sports InjuriesWritten by Brad WalkerPrice: $29.95Trade PaperbackEveryone who plays sports experiences injuries. Many people never fully recover because they’re not aware of what they can do to facilitate recovery. But there’s no need to simply resign yourself to “living with” a sports injury. In The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, author Brad Walker brings years of expertise—he works...
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The Anatomy of StretchingWritten by Brad WalkerPrice: $24.95Trade PaperbackBooks on stretching are common, but The Anatomy of Stretching takes a more fundamental approach than the others, taking the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening during a stretch. At the heart of the book are 300 full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles worked...
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The Concise Book of the Moving BodyWritten by Chris Jarmey, Contribution by Thomas MyersPrice: $29.95Trade PaperbackA condensed version of the author's The Atlas of Musculo-skeletal Anatomy, this book is aimed at students and the general reader. The first seven chapters explain anatomical orientation, tissues, bone, the axial and appendicular skeletons, joints, and skeletal muscle and fascia. In the book's final chapters, the muscle groups of the...
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Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal MedicineAn East-West ApproachWritten by Alon Marcus, Foreword by Michael KucheraPrice: $95.00HardcoverThis book, an authoritative text on musculoskeletal and physical medicine that integrates Eastern and Western approaches, covers every aspect of musculoskeletal medicine, starting with an in depth introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles as they relate to the subject. Author Alon Marcus surveys the science of pain from both modern...
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The Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal AnatomyWritten by Chris Jarmey, Illustrated by Amanda WilliamsPrice: $55.00HardcoverThe Atlas of Musculoskeletal Anatomy is the complete reference guide for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractics, medicine, and physiotherapy. Designed for use in conjunction with The Concise Book of Muscles, the book includes detailed color illustrations of every skeletal muscle, joint, and bone in the body, including...
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Out in the OpenThe Complete Male PelvisWritten by R. Louis Schultz, Illustrated by Lauren Keswick, Photographed by Sean KahlilPrice: $14.95Trade PaperbackThis is everything you ever wanted to know about the pelvis but were afraid to ask. Louis Schultz examines the male pelvis under the dual lens of culture and science. North American culture prizes male strength, upper-body bulk, and muscularity, but ignores male genitalia for anything other than sexual function. The...
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Musculoskeletal DisordersHealing Methods from Chinese Medicine, Orthopaedic Medicine and OsteopathyWritten by Alon MarcusPrice: $85.00HardcoverIn Musculoskeletal Disorders: Healing Methods from Chinese Medicine, Orthopaedic Medicine, and Osteopathy, acupuncturist and orthopedic practitioner Alon Marcus shows how a complementary approach to diagnosis and treatment of these disorders can use acupuncture, manual therapy, injections, exercise and medications, both Eastern and Western; and that Chinese medicine can be reconciled with...
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The Endless WebFascial Anatomy and Physical RealityWritten by R. Louis Schultz and Rosemary Feitis, Illustrated by Diana Sallas, Photographed by Ronald ThompsonPrice: $18.95Trade PaperbackThe result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones...
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