Kinesiology for Manual Therapies, 2nd Edition

Kinesiology for Manual Therapies is more than a textbook; it is a map for an engaging learning experience. It bridges science with art, anatomy with functionality, and learning with application. – Whitney Lowe, author of Orthopedic Assessment in Massage TherapyKinesiology for Manual Therapists represents over a hundred years of learning and teaching by its esteemed authors. The information is eminently practical, grounded in years of teaching and therapeutic practice. It is one of the greatest resources in the field. It is needed not only within the realm of massage therapy but as well by everyone who is a committed healthcare practitioner. I recommend it 110%! – David Lauterstein, author of The Memory Palace of BonesKinesiology for Manual Therapies is a very informative text I use for my Massage Courses at the Carteret Community College in Morehead City, NC. This well-organized text has a comprehensive, practical flow as each science chapter describes bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and movement. The illustrations and pictures of massage techniques provide an easy reference for students. I encourage instructors and students to obtain and read this book! – Richard Sager, Massage Therapist, teacher in Massage and Science, Biomechanic Specialist and Reiki MasterI know from experience that it is easier to write about ideas than it is to weave those ideas into user-friendly practical application. Nancy Dail, Tim Agnew, and RT Floyd have done a beautiful job of it with this foundational text. I especially appreciate the section on neuromuscular fundamentals, which is unusually clear, concise, and friendly. It is a pleasure to wholeheartedly recommend this valuable text. – Ruth Werner BCTMB, retired massage therapist, educator, and author of A Massage Therapist’s Guide to PathologyWhat a relevant piece of work for all manual therapists whether they are beginning or advancing their journey educationally, or looking for a table side reference for educating patients. It now resides in my office for my own continued growth in knowledge and to support my patients! * Lori Ann Lizewski Glass, CMT, Colorado, USA *

Nancy Dail is the founder and director of Downeast School of Massage, established in 1981. A leader in her field, she has served on the AMTA national board as well as numerous committees and was the charter President of the Maine AMTA Chapter. Nancy teaches and presents workshops internationally, is certified in Orthopedic and Sports Massage and has developed the working philosophy of Dimensional Massage Therapy. She creates various courses for AMTA and is the author of numerous journal articles. Nancy lives in Waldoboro, Maine.

Timothy Agnew, BA, BS, is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, Sports Health, and the marital art of Aikido. Timothy spent decades as an educator and director of his private kinesiology practice, presenting seminars internationally. He specialises in improving the quality of life for his patients, including Olympic athletes, the Pittsburg Ballet, as well as Stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s patients. Tim now writes full-time and recently published Invisible Parents: Hidden Secrets of Special Needs Families. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

R.T. Floyd is in his fiftieth year of providing athletic training services for the University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL. He serves as the Director of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine for the UWA Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Center, Program Director for UWA’s CAATE accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Kinesiology. He also serves as chair of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. He authored the Manual of Structural Kinesiology 12th through the current 22nd edition.