Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art with Science, 6th edition

Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science prepares massage therapists for success
NEW/UPDATED: The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. The Sixth Edition features new content in the following chapters:

• Chapter 3, Professional and Personal Development ¿
• Chapter 4, Physical Skills, Fitness, Self-Care for the Massage Therapist
• Chapter 5, Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship ¿
• Chapter 9, Medical Terminology, Goal-Oriented, Planning, Documentation ¿
• Chapter 10, Hygiene, Equipment, Environment ¿¿¿
• Chapter 11, Body Mechanics, Table Skills, General Guidelines
• Chapter 19, Spa Treatments ¿

Demonstrates techniques dynamically with Practice Sequences and Corresponding Videos

• Practice Sequencesare step-by-step suggested applications demonstrated in full, vibrant detail. These sections can be used as starting points for mastering the techniques and coming up with routines that work best for each student. To help students track their progress, Performance Evaluation Forms are supplied for every Practice Sequence.
• UPDATED: Designed to complement the content presented in the book, a complete video library brings the study of the techniques and professional aspects of massage into three dimensions. The video segments can now be accessed in MyHealthProfessionsLab for at-home or in-class viewing. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyHealthProfessionsLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Facilitates learning with a logical format

• To help readers set their goals, each chapter begins with a consistent set of features:

• Chapter Outline provides an organized overview of the material to be covered.
• Learning Outcomes points readers toward intended goals.
• Key Terms identifies essential words and concepts.
• To prepare students to succeed in their training and beyond, each chapter concludes with a built-in study guide:
• Chapter Highlights summarizes each chapter’s information in a user-friendly, bulleted outline.
• Exam Review presents several different tools to help readers confirm their mastery of the content. Features include:
• Key Terms matching exercises for studying and applying essential vocabulary
• Memory Workout fill-in-the-blank reviews of main concepts
• Test Prep multiple-choice mock exams
• Video Challenge quizzes based on selected video segments
• Comprehension Exercises short-answer question series that key in on important ideas.
• For Greater Understanding suggested field-based activities that employ various learning styles to help readers apply chapter concepts

Appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners with engaging learning tools A wealth of beautiful, anatomical illustrations and clear, step-by-step sequences provide an engaging visual link between the book and hands-on practice.

• UPDATED: Over 110 new photos (for a total of 850 full-color photoreal illustrations) provide first-class reinforcement for visual learners. The photoreal style is clear, focused, and detailed, without background distractions.
• Real-world, critical-thinking Case for Study scenarios challenge readers to analyze a situation and solve the problem.
• Practical Application Activities involve observation, role play, creativity, and planning.
• Critical Thinking Situations encourage students to analyze and evaluate on a deeper level, by contemplating thoughtful questions, asking intelligent questions, broadening their knowledge base, and making informed decisions.
• Reality Check features a new massage therapist asking for advice from a more experienced colleague. These industry experts provide an insightful view into the profession by responding to questions, feelings, and doubts often left unmentioned.

Also available with MyHealthProfessionsLab™
This title is also available with MyHealthProfessionsLab—an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn and test their understanding to help them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.

• Save time in class by identifying areas of weakness early with Automatic Grading and Performance Reporting. Automatic grading saves you time, while visual reports allow you to quickly identify students who are struggling. The reports also let you assess overall class and individual student achievement.
• Easily manage homework and tests. MyLab lets you create, import, and manage online homework assignments, quizzes, and tests that are automatically graded. You can choose from a wide range of assignment options, including time limits, proctoring, and maximum number of attempts allowed. The bottom line: MyLab means less time grading and more time teaching.
• Engage different types of learners. If your students learn by doing, they’ll love using our Interactive A&P Labeling activities to test their knowledge! Or, to engage your visual and auditory learners, assign the dynamic videos with narration.
• Integrate comprehensive online course content. Filled with a wealth of content that is tightly integrated with your textbook, MyLab lets you easily add, remove, or modify existing instructional material. You can also add your own course materials to suit the needs of your students or department. In short, MyLab lets you teach exactly as you'd like.
• Easily scale, and share content. MyLab enables you to manage multiple class sections, and lets other instructors copy your settings so a standardized syllabus can be maintained across your department. Should you want to use the same MyLab course next semester, with the same customized settings, you can copy your existing course exactly—and even share it with other faculty members.

Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science prepares massage therapists for success The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. The Sixth Edition features new content in the following chapters:

• Chapter 3, Professional and Personal Development  
• Chapter 4, Physical Skills, Fitness, Self-Care for the Massage Therapist
• Chapter 5, Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship
• Chapter 9, Medical Terminology, Goal-Oriented, Planning, Documentation  
• Chapter 10, Hygiene, Equipment, Environment    
• Chapter 11, Body Mechanics, Table Skills, General Guidelines
• Chapter 19, Spa Treatments  

Demonstrates techniques dynamically with Practice Sequences and Corresponding Videos

• Designed to complement the content presented in the book, a complete video library brings the study of the techniques and professional aspects of massage into three dimensions. The video segments can now be accessed in MyHealthProfessionsLab for at-home or in-class viewing. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyHealthProfessionsLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners with engaging learning tools
A wealth of beautiful, anatomical illustrations and clear, step-by-step sequences provide an engaging visual link between the book and hands-on practice.

• Over 110 new photos (for a total of 850 full-color photoreal illustrations) provide first-class reinforcement for visual learners. The photoreal style is clear, focused, and detailed, without background distractions.