The muscle and bone palpation manual : Joseph E. Muscolino with trigger points, referral patterns, and stretching /

Includes index.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction to palpation --
Chapter 2 The art and science of muscle palpation --
Chapter 3 Draping and basic massage strokes --
Chapter 4 Body mechanics for the manual therapist --
Chapter 5 Anatomy, physiology, and treatment of trigger points (TrPs) --
Chapter 6 Stretching --
Chapter 7 Upper extremity bone palpation and ligaments --
Chapter 8 Axial body bone palpation and ligaments --
Chapter 9 Lower extremity bone palpation and ligaments --
Chapter 10 Tour #1 - Palpation of the muscles of the shoulder girdle --
Chapter 11 Tour #2 - Palpation of the neck muscles --
Chapter 12 Tour #3 - Palpation of the muscles of the head --
Chapter 13 Tour #4 - Palpation of the muscles of the arm --
Chapter 14 Tour #5 - Palpation of the muscles of the forearm --
Chapter 15 Tour #6 - Palpation of the intrinsic muscles of the hand --
Chapter 16 Tour #7 - Palpation of the trunk muscles --
Chapter 17 Tour #8 - Palpation of the pelvic muscles --
Chapter 18 Tour #9 - Palpation of the thigh muscles --
Chapter 19 Tour #10 - Palpation of the leg muscles --
Chapter 20 Tour #11 - Palpation of the intrinsic muscles of the foot.

THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success."