Not many textbooks can make critical anatomy and physiology (A & P) information engaging and accessible for massage therapy learners, but Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists pulls it off beautifully. This premier textbook explores everything manual therapy students need to know about A & P-in ways they can easily understand and apply to their hands-on work. Uniquely relevant and engaging Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists makes A & P principles personally meaningful for students by answering the questions "Why is it critical for me to learn this information?" and "How will it help me become a better manual therapist?" Crucial for safe and informed practice This trusted resource dives deep into need-to-know content, explaining the benefits, effects, indications, and contraindications of specific forms of manual therapy-preparing students to treat clients safely and effectively. Practical details to enhance retention of A & P principles Each chapter contains engaging, classroom-tested content to improve retention of A & P knowledge from classroom to clinic: Manual Therapy Applications highlight subjects most relevant to students' future profession, such as the intricacies of the myofascial network. Pathology Alerts describe common conditions encountered in manual therapy and ways the body systems respond to treatment. BTW boxes contain intriguing A & P facts that deepen students' understanding. What Do You Think? questions bridge the gaps between A & P concepts and manual therapy. Complimentary student resources available. See inside cover for details. Book jacket.