This textbook is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systems- integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous -crucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. 704 pages.
Volumes 1 and 2 of Drs. Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual have been hailed as the definitive references on myofascial pain and locating trigger points. Now all the upper and lower extremity pain patterns and their corresponding trigger points are clearly illustrated on convenient flip charts, ideal for patient education. 24 pages. Size: 12" x 15".
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.
The grossly dramatic Life/Form(R) replica of five-pounds of human fat is a shocking but strongly motivating attention-getter. Made of pliable, long-lasting vinyl plastic, the replica has a profound memorable effect when passed amongst an audience. The 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.
You can make Smokey Sue actually smoke a cigarette by pumping her bulb mechanism. The tars from the cigarette collect in her collection tube "lungs" which may be removed and inspected for an effective lesson. Comes with 3 collection tubes and carrying case, cigarettes are not included. Size: 6" x 14" x 6-1/2".
The second edition of this definitive refernce on myofascial pain and location of trigger points features improved drawings demonstrating Dr. Travell's techniques. Set includes: Volume 1 Upper half oft eh Body, 1038 pages, and Volume 2 The Lower Extremities, 626 pages. Illustrated in black & white. Hard cover. Size 7" x 10".
A 1/4 life-size model of the male muscular system made of SOMSO-Plast. The model is carefully painted to show the topography of muscles in true anatomical perspective. Includes a key card booklet referencing 46 labeled muscles and 9 labeled bones. Removable from base. Does not dissect. Size: 20" tall. On base 21" H x 13" x 6". Somso Modelle.