Musculoskeletal Pathologies Lesson eBook

This companion guide to the Musculoskeletal Pathologies video lesson is designed to help massage and bodywork students master the essential conditions they’ll need to recognize for the MBLEx. Inside, you'll find concise, focused summaries of the most commonly tested musculoskeletal disorders, including adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), whiplash, scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis, muscular dystrophy, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and strains, bursitis, tendonitis, spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, Osgood-Schlatter disease, and more. Each entry includes key symptoms, underlying causes or contributing factors, and important massage and bodywork considerations, so you can make safe, effective decisions in both clinical settings and exam scenarios. Whether you're reviewing for your licensing exam or reinforcing foundational knowledge, this guide will support your ability to think critically about pathology, scope of practice, and safe adaptations.