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Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics for Bodyworkers
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Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition)Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition) by Blandine Calais-Germain
Buy new: $29.34 / Used from: $24.94
Introductory texts.
The Female Pelvis Anatomy & ExercisesThe Female Pelvis Anatomy & Exercises by Blandine Calais-Germain
Buy new: $22.30 / Used from: $23.85
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Anatomy of BreathingAnatomy of Breathing by Blandine Calais-Germain
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Gives a concise overview/reminder of something we should consider in our clients more often as bodyworkers. See also: Kapandji vol. 3 and the excellent Leon Chaitow book further down the page.
The Illustrated Guide to Functional Anatomy of the Musculokeletal SystemThe Illustrated Guide to Functional Anatomy of the Musculokeletal System by Rene Cailliet
Buy new: $56.20 / Used from: $51.80
Concise and informative...lots of updated images similar to those used in his out-of-print "Pain Series" books.
The Physiology of the Joints, Volume 1: Upper Limb, 6eThe Physiology of the Joints, Volume 1: Upper Limb, 6e by I. A. Kapandji MD
Buy used from: $185.99
Wonderful book series with large and informative illustrations on every other page. The 6th edition books are in color--a nice addition to the black-and-white images of older editions.
Physiology of the Joints: Volume 2 Lower Limb, 6ePhysiology of the Joints: Volume 2 Lower Limb, 6e by I. A. Kapandji MD
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The new edition for this volume was finally released in 2010.
The Physiology of the Joints, volume IIIThe Physiology of the Joints, volume III by I. A. Kapandji MD
Buy new: $57.48 / Used from: $168.73
Build a mechanical model of the cervical spine for extra fun and learning... instructions in the appendix in the back of the book!
The Pelvic Girdle: An integration of clinical expertise and research, 4eThe Pelvic Girdle: An integration of clinical expertise and research, 4e by Diane G. Lee BSR FCAMPT CGIMS
Buy new: $70.54 / Used from: $70.12
Updated edition. She has also apparently written a book on the thorax--probably worth checking out as well.
The Fasciae: Anatomy, Dysfunction and TreatmentThe Fasciae: Anatomy, Dysfunction and Treatment by Serge Paoletti
Buy new: $47.72 / Used from: $40.55
Essential reading for anyone who does myofascial work. Also consider Tom Myers' "Anatomy Trains" if you haven't already read it...
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern DisordersMultidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders by Leon Chaitow ND DO (UK)
Buy new: $69.63 / Used from: $39.61
An often overlooked (as far as Chaitow books go), but thoroughly interesting read.
Musculoskeletal BiomechanicsMusculoskeletal Biomechanics by Paul Brinckmann
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Heavy on the discussion and light on the math (mostly vector algebra). An interesting book if you enjoyed math in school, but don't want to commit to reading a large textbook just yet. Otherwise, stick with Kapandji.