Trail Guide to the Body Textbook (4th Edition)

Trail Guide to the Body is the most effective and engaging way to master palpation and musculoskeletal anatomy. And now, the new 4th Edition (with 440 pages) offers even more 

— new illustrations, practical tips, more kinesiology and a complimentary DVD that brings palpation to life. 

And included for the first time with the textbook —  a complimentary DVD for practicing palpation 

Trail Guide author Andrew Biel coaches students on palpation in this dynamic 3-hour complimentary DVD included with the 4th edition. It covers 79 muscles, key bony landmarks and includes more than 200 illustration overlays. 

New Tools to Support Instructors and Students 

We’re adding to the extensive student and instructor resources currently available to support Trail Guide to the Body. With the release of the 4th edition we will offer e-XPLORE, an online student resource, and a test bank developed using the ExamView®  Assessment Suite.

“Trail Guide is an essential reference for any hands-on healer. A wealth of useful details is presented in an accessible and easily comprehensive fashion.”

- Thomas Myers, Rolfer Author: Anatomy Trains – Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

“Finally, a book that does not just teach us about anatomy and kinesiology, but actually teaches how to find your way around the body with your hands. A highly recommended text!”

- The Journal of Athletic Training

Special Offer!

Don't forget that you will receive a FREE wall chart worth £10.99 with each order.

Choose one of 3 Gloss Laminated Wall Charts

Upper Body Stretches
Lower Body Stretches
Neck, Back and Core Stretches
£10.99 (each); 995 mm x 740 mm

Using drawings taken from the best-selling The Anatomy of Stretching, these beautifully illustrated wall charts show exactly what is happening during a stretch. Each of the 16 key stretches illustrates the primary and secondary muscles worked, showing how to perform each stretch and highlight sports injuries for which each stretch will be beneficial.

Aimed at fitness professionals, physical therapists, sports scientists, or anyone involved in sport, these charts will help explain what is happening during a stretch, how the stretch can assist in recovery from injury, and add colour to any gym or treatment room wall.