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Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel

Now in its 7th edition and with more than 1,000,000 copies sold, Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones, and more has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education.

Used by nearly 2,700 programs worldwide and translated into over 11 languages, Trail Guide to the Body prepares students for the skilled and knowledgeable practice of manual therapy in athletic training, massage therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and various other bodywork, movement, and health care professions.

Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it. This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning the musculoskeletal system and palpation. It makes mastering the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable, and easier to understand.

With 480 pages and 945 illustrations covering 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides a trustworthy map of the body.

Here’s what’s New in the 7th Edition:

1. All-new palpation videos for learning beyond the page
   
   
2. A beginner’s orientation to the nervous system
   
   
3. AOIN tables grounded in daily actions
   
   
4. Updated origin and insertion illustrations
   
   
5. Enhanced feature boxes to spark curiosity
   
   
6. Dynamic new chapter openings
   
   
7. Easier navigation from page one
   
   
8. Updated index

Why do 2,700 Manual Therapy Programs Prefer Trail Guide to the Body?

Sets Instructors up for Success.

Trail Guide to the Body, the gold standard in palpatory anatomy, transforms the classroom into a rich learning environment. Every element of this best-selling textbook–from its lifelike and detailed anatomical illustrations to the compelling, easy-to-grasp instructions and descriptions–has helped instructors deliver lessons in powerful, memorable ways. All of which makes it easier for you to deepen students’ mastery of musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation, and raise the bar for student achievement.

Takes Students on a Confidence-Building Learning Journey.

What makes author Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body a great confidence builder? There is a science to it. It starts with content written in a simple, engaging way–beginning with chapter pre-learning stories that presents the “why?” context, motivating students to dig deeper into assigned topics. Next, the text takes students on a journey that includes a clearly defined, step-by-step trail through musculoskeletal structures, enhancing their understanding of how to navigate the human body, which is critical for effective assessment. Finally, there are eye-catching, full-colour visuals and accompanying tutorial videos that take the mystery out of practicing and learning palpation, making it the perfect muscle palpation guide.

Combined, these ingredients help students build the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed to become successful manual therapy professionals.

Comes with Resources for Quickly Creating Dynamic Lessons.

As a Trail Guide to the Body educator, you’ll gain easy access to a full suite of resources that help you create dynamic, multi-faceted lessons with ease. From multiple PowerPoint presentations and a vast image library to unique classroom activities, these resources save you time and capture your students’ attention.

Expand Student Learning Beyond the Classroom with Tools that can Go Snywhere.

By owning Trail Guide to the Body, students gain exclusive access to an empowering repository of study tools, most included for free. All-new, easy-to-access palpation videos on how to identify and palpate more than 90 essential muscles, including how to locate 24 bony landmarks, overlay images, interactive mobile apps, and more are available online for students.

About the Author

Andrew Biel founded Books of Discovery in 1997 and has served on the faculties of manual therapy educational institutions across the country. In 2011 Andrew received the Massage Therapy Foundation's Humanitarian Award for his dedication to advancing the massage therapy profession.

About Books of Discovery

Books of Discovery is one of the most respected publishers of foundational manual therapy textbooks, serving over 2,700 programs in nearly 40 countries – numbers that are growing every year. These include programs preparing students for careers in athletic training, massage therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and various other bodywork and healthcare professions.

With each new program requiring our books, we are constantly developing new ways to boost student performance, enhance instructor effectiveness, and create successful hands-on practitioners.

About Mare Nostrum Group

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