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ONE-POUND MUSCLE REPLICA
The grossly dramatic Life/Form(R) replicas of one- and five-pounds of human fat are a shocking but strongly motivating attention-getters. Made of pliable, long-lasting vinyl plastic, the replicas have a profound memorable effect when passed amongst an audience. Each replica dramatically visualizes the important and motivating fact that "every extra pound of fat requires an additional mile of blood vessels." Replica represents approximate volume of real fatty tissue; weights vary.
$28.95
TRIGGER POINTS: UNDERSTANDING MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND DISCOMFORT 2ND
This easy-to-use flip chart book has a built-in easel, heavy-duty laminated & markable pages and is a perfect visual aid for explaining the role of trigger points in causing pain and discomfort. Includes 33 detailed anatomical illustrations of trigger points and affected pain sensitive areas, as well as 22 diagrams of pain relief exercises.
The improvements in this edition include:
Heavy duty laminated pages. Markable. 9 pages. Size: 11" x 14".
ISBN 10: 1-58779-959-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-959-4
$29.95
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM GIANT CHART
Our most popular chart is now available in a large format. Printed on durable, tear-resistant flexible plastic, this oversize chart (42 inches wide x 62 inches high) is perfect for teaching and demonstration. Three eyelets across the top make the chart easy to hang.
The chart contains the classic muscular system illustrations by Peter Bachin. The chart shows anterior and posterior views of the muscular system. Also illustrates right half of the diaphragm, muscles of the posterior abdominal wall, and muscles of the right and right foot.
Size: 42" W x 62" H.
ISBN 10: 1-58779-981-2 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-981-5
THE SKELETAL SYSTEM GIANT CHART
One of our most popular charts is now available in a large format. Printed on durable, tear-resistant flexible plastic, this oversize chart (42 inches wide x 62 inches high) is perfect for teaching and demonstration. Three eyelets across the top make the chart easy to hang.
This chart contains the classic skeletal illustrations by Peter Bachin. The chart shows anterior, lateral and posterior views of the skeletal system. Also illustrates portion of long bone, auditory ossicles, ligaments of the right hand (dorsal and palmar views), ligaments of the right foot (dorsal and plantar view) and the right knee joint (anterior and posterior views).
Size: 42" W x 62" H.
ISBN 10: 1-58779-982-0 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-982-2
UNDERSTANDING YOUR WEIGHT DESKTOP COUNSELING TOOL (INCLUDES 2 PR
Health professional counseling plays a key role in addressing the obesity epidemic. This easy-to-use and flexible tool is designed to help health professionals bring up and discuss the sensitive subject of excess weight with their adult patients.
Developed with a leading expert in the field, this award-winning flipbook systematizes the obesity counseling techniques developed by Dr. Robert Kushner of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Wellness Center.
Also included are two 50-sheet "prescription" tear off pads to aid diet and physical activity tracking and advice. The sheets reiterate or add on to what you've discussed with your patients.
$36.95
NUTRITION MADE INCREDIBLY EASY
Using the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style, Nutrition Made Incredibly Easy! Second Edition presents essential information on nutrition in a light-hearted and appetizing way. Coverage includes the physiologic processes that transform food into energy, nutrient metabolism and recommended allowances, assessment of nutritional status, and the needs of special patient populations.
This edition incorporates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, presents up-to-date information on diabetes, and includes new appendices on fad diets and commonly used herbs and supplements. Logos include Lifespan Lunchbox (age-related considerations); Bridging the Gap (cultural considerations), Menu Maven (sample menus), and NutriTips (nutritional pointers).
Size: 7.375" x 9.125". Pages: 416.
ISBN 10:1-58255-521-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-58255-521-8
$38.95
THE HEALTHY WEIGHT SET
Set includes: Keys to Healthy Eating Flexible Lamination Chart, Maintaining a Healthy Weight Flexible Lamination Chart, AND the One Pound Fat Replica. Sold separately, these items are regularly $56.85. But get the set and they're only $48.00.
Keys to Healthy Eating Anatomical Chart - Defines and describes the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins and minerals in the body. Discusses various low-fat diets associated with vegetarianism, complimentary proteins and healthy ways to eat meat. Lists good sources of fiber and vegetable protein. Shows recommended daily requirements of key vitamins and minerals and discusses supplements. Diagrams percent of calorie intake that should come from carbs, protein and fats. Food guide pyramid is shown. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Anatomical Chart - Briefly describes a healthy diet plan and provides further detail on physiological hazards that accompany low-carbohydrate diets. Lists strategies for diet planning and contains suggestions and tips for physical activity. Shows how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) and contains a chart showing acceptable weights based on BMI. Discusses the unique risks of apple- and pear-shaped fat distribution. Explains calories and how to calculate your total daily energy needs. List calories burned by various activities from basketball to walking. Lists problems associated with overweight and underweight. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
One Pound Fat Replica - The grossly dramatic Life/Form(R) replicas of one- and five-pounds of human fat and muscle are a shocking but strongly motivating attention-getters. Made of pliable, long-lasting vinyl plastic, the replicas have a profound memorable effect when passed amongst an audience. Each replica dramatically visualizes the important and motivating fact that every extra pound of fat requires an additional mile of blood vessels.
BASIC CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY: INTEGRATING ANATOMY AND TREATMEN
This richly illustrated text teaches the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy by embedding illustrations of internal structures directly into photographs of live models. Each muscle or muscle group is shown, along with surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands.
Useful as a textbook of clinical massage and anatomy, this text can also be used as a practical patient communication tool. Basic clinical techniques such as compression, stripping massage, myofascial stretching and cross-fiber friction are included. Suggestions of draping options correspond to illustrations of draping techniques. Appendices include pain referral zones by region, Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes, and a glossary of terms.
Now every copy of Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment comes with a DVD created by Real Bodywork.
Size: 8.5" x 11". Pages: 495.
ISBN 10: 0-7817-6307-X ISBN 13: 978-0-7817-6307-3
ACSM RESOURCES FOR THE PERSONAL TRAINER
This valuable resource is the official ACSM preparatory tool for the ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM exam and provides coverage of fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership along with discussions of anatomy and physiology, injury prevention, psychology, emergency techniques, exercise leadership programs, and legal issues. It includes the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) used to improve, maintain, and/or optimize health-related components of physical fitness and performance.
The Second Edition is now in full color and includes information on writing appropriate exercise recommendations, leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise, and motivating individuals.
Size: 8.375" x 10.875". Pages: 704
ISBN 10: 0-7817-9053-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-7817-9053-6
$55.95
BOWES AND CHURCH'S FOOD VALUES OF PORTIONS COMMONLY USED 18
This classic guide to nutrition has helped put the "balance" in balanced diets since 1937! Now completely updated for the Eighteenth Edition, this bestseller continues to supply authoritative data on the nutritional value of foods in a form for quick and easy reference. The book's main table reflects the current food supply—listing more than 8,500 common foods—and contains data on the nutritional content of foods, organized by food groups. Supplementary tables define the content of lesser known foods. Each food entry is thoroughly evaluated to include calorie content, weight, water, protein, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, dietary fiber and major vitamins and minerals. Brand names and the general foods that typify today's eating habits are covered; the latest information on fiber and monounsaturated fat content is addressed; and a bibliography of sources for current food composition data is provided.
ISBN 10: 0-7817-4429-6 ISBN 13: 978-0-7817-4429-4
THE SAFE BACK WORKOUT
This video series teaches you exercises and stretches to help ease back pain and keep your back strong and healthy as well as protect it from injury. Tape 1: Low Back Remobilization and Reactivation; Tape 2: Flexibility, Breathing and Relaxation Routine; Tape 3: Low Back and Abdominals; Tape 4: Glutes and Thighs. VHS, each tape includes a guidebook. Sorry video returns cannot be accepted once the package has been opened.
$59.95
THE 5-MINUTE HERB AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CONSULT
This unique book gives health care professionals a quick reference to herbs, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, probiotics, enzymes, over-the-counter hormones and other dietary supplements commonly used by consumers. The text covers claims, indications, scientific evidence, possible benefits, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions. 400 pages. 8 ½" x 11".
ISBN 10: 0-683-30273-6 ISBN 13: 978-0-683-30273-8