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

Previous editions 2016, 2009.
Includes and index.

CONTENTS
PART 1: ASSESSMENT
Chapter 1: Introduction to palpation --
Chapter 2: The art and science of muscle palpation --
Chapter 3: Orthopedic assessment testing --
PART 2: TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
Chapter 4: Draping and basic massage strokes --
Chapter 5: Anatomy, physiology, and treatment of trigger points (TrPs) --
Chapter 6: Stretching --
Chapter 7: Body mechanics for the manual therapist --
PART 3: BONE PALPATION AND LIGAMENTS
Chapter 8: Upper extremity bone palpation and ligaments --
Chapter 9: Axial body bone palpation and ligaments --
Chapter 10: Lower extremity bone palpation and ligaments ---
PART 4: MUSCLE PALPATION
Chapter 11: Tour #1-palpation of the muscles of the shoulder girdle
Chapter 12: Tour #2-palpation of the neck muscles
Chapter 13: Tour #3-palpation of the muscles of the head
Chapter 14: Tour #4-palpation of the muscles of the arm
Chapter 15: Tour #5-palpation of the muscles of the forearm
Chapter 16: Tour #6-palpation of the intrinsic muscles of the hand
Chapter 17: Tour #7-palpation of the trunk muscles
Chapter 18: Tour #8-palpation of the pelvic muscles
Chapter 19: Tour #9-palpation of the thigh muscles
Chapter 20: Tour #10-palpation of the leg muscles
Chapter 21: 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.