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Mosby’s® Massage Therapy Exam Review

  • 5th Edition - September 11, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Sandy Fritz, Luke Allen Fritz
  • Language: English

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 Li… Read more

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Description

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!

Key features

  • Focused content review includes 125 full-color illustrations showing various massage techniques, as well as anatomy and physiology
  • More than 1,200 practice questions by content area provide the opportunity to assess your readiness for exams
  • More than 40 labeling exercises help kinesthetic learners retain information
  • Rationales are provided for correct and incorrect responses

Table of contents

Part 1: How to Study for Credentialing Exams

1. Overview of the Licensing Process

2. How to Study for Exams

Part 2: Reviewing for Factual Recall

3. Review of Massage Application

4. Anatomy and Physiology

Part 3: Reviewing for Comprehension

5. Massage Theory and Application

6. Functional Anatomy and Physiology

Part 4: Review Questions by Content Area

7. Therapeutic Massage

8. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

Part 5: Practice Exams

Appendix
A: Indications and Contraindications to Massage
B: Glossary
C: Answer Key
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Review quotes

Review of the previous edition:
"The book covers...key foundations of anatomy and physiology; focusing primarily on the musculoskeletal system, as well as providing a basic introduction to the body systems. Detailed but simple diagrams illustrate joint movement and muscle structure, and photographs show the range of normal movement for joints and limbs." -FACT, December 2010

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 11, 2023
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Sandy Fritz

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Founder, Owner, Director, and Head Instructor, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Lapeer, Michigan, USA

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Luke Allen Fritz

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Instructor Health Enrichment Center School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Lapeer, Michigan, USA