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Written by massage therapy experts Sandy Fritz and Luke Fritz, this unique review resource uses a variety of methods to help you prepare for the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). The comprehensive review features updated content and questions based on the most current exam blueprints! The practice exams are written in a five-part process -- not just as sample questions. Plus, a companion Evolve website comes loaded with practice exams and a variety of review activities such as labeling exercises, flashcards, electronic coloring book, games, and much more. No other massage review gives you such well-rounded exam preparation!
List of contents
Part 1: How to Study for Credentialing Exams1. Overview of the Licensing Process
2. How to Study for Exams
Part 2: Reviewing for Factual Recall3. Review of Massage Application
4. Anatomy and Physiology
Part 3: Reviewing for Comprehension5. Massage Theory and Application
6. Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Part 4: Review Questions by Content Area7. Therapeutic Massage
8. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
Part 5: Practice ExamsAppendix A: Indications and Contraindications to Massage
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Answer Key
Illustration Credits
About the author
Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Sandy is a nationally certified massage therapist. She earned her master's degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michigan University in 1998. She is affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association, American Massage. Professionals Association, and Advisory Board for International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. She has also been in private practice for almost 30 years, has developed a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.Luke Allen Fritz, LMT is co-owner of and instructor at the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage where he also received his degree in Massage Therapy. Luke also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.
