Kinesiology is the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems that create movement. It includes the study of things like skeletal muscle contraction, tendon placement, joint structure, and the connective tissues that hold everything together. Massage students will need to have a good understanding of muscle components and
The circulatory system is one of the primary systems of the body. Massage students and therapists need to have a good understanding of the circulatory system anatomy and physiology before taking the MBLEx in 2021. It is also important to have a good understanding of the circulatory system because improving
One of my favorite go-to methods when preparing for an exam has always been to create flashcards. I used this study strategy to get through school and also to prepare for comprehensive exams like the MBLEx and physical therapy boards. I like using flashcards because they help to strengthen active
We’ve all had to deal with the urge to procrastinate at some point in our life. Procrastination is an especially relevant topic for students because it can be hard to put away distractions in order to study or work on an important assignment. Most massage therapy schools will require students
If you experience test anxiety and are worried about passing the massage exam, you’re not alone. Most massage school students and graduates confess to having some test anxiety when it comes to taking an important exam like the MBLEx. Sometimes a little test anxiety can be a good thing. It
Learning anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology and other subjects in massage therapy school can be challenging for many students. It isn’t that the information is all that difficult. The problem is that there is a TON of information to learn. With 206 bones, around 300 pairs of skeletal muscles, and
The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands that produce hormones. These hormones function as chemical messengers that circulate through the body and tell other organs and tissues what to do. By doing this, the endocrine system plays a vital role in helping the body to coordinate all of its activities
The digestive system is one of the main systems of the body. It is responsible for breaking down the food that we eat and processing it into useable molecules for the cells of the body. Massage students preparing for the MBLEx in 2021 should have a good understanding of the
