Trail Guide to the Body

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To effectively assess or treat a muscle, locating it is essential. This acclaimed resource offers beautifully illustrated content for mastering palpation and understanding the musculoskeletal system, making essential manual therapy skills engaging and memorable. Spanning 504 pages and featuring 1,400 illustrations, it covers over 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, providing a comprehensive map of the body. The new edition includes an extensive appendix detailing common trigger point locations and pain patterns for 100 muscles. Additionally, the student resource section, e-XPLORE, offers a variety of digital materials, including palpation videos, audio files, and overlay images, available to those who purchase the latest edition. This textbook is highly recommended for state licensing tests by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), appearing on their official examination reference lists. Furthermore, the Board of Certification program for athletic trainers in the U.S. incorporates its high-quality illustrations in their exams and materials. Whether you are a massage therapist, physical therapist, sports trainer, or student in any bodywork modality, this resource is invaluable.