Essentials of kinesiology for the physical therapist assistant

With clear, concise explanations and detailed illustrations, ESSENTIALS OF KINESIOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT is designed specifically for fast-paced PTA programs. This book makes even the most complex and daunting content logical and easy to understand by starting with the basic principles of kinesiology and building up to the applied presentation of upper- and lower-extremity areas of the body. A unique atlas-style layout used in body-region chapters pairs an illustration of an individual with a listing of that muscles attachments, innervations, and actions, providing you with valuable information inan excellent visual reference. This student-friendly book also features chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, clinical feature boxes, and much more to make learning easy. INDICE: 1. Basic Principles of Kinesiology2. Structure and Function of Joints3. Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle4. Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex5. Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex6.Structure and Function of the Wrist7. Structure and Function of the Hand8. Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column9. Structure and Function of the Hip10. Structure and Function of the Knee11. Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot12. Fundamentals of Gait13. Temporomandibular Joint and VentilationANSWERS TO CHAPTER STUDY QUESTIONSGLOSSARYINDEX

• ISBN: 978-0-323-03616-0
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 08/04/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés