The Second Edition of Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement relates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns. Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides detailed coverage of the structure, function and kinesiology of each body region. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship betweenthe quality of movement and overall human health. Features new to this edition include: 150 videos demonstrating techniques and key concepts found on thepoint DVD packaged with the book. Full text Online allowing reader to search and read the book online. Examining the Forces boxes cover mathematical analysis used to determine forces on joint structure, and can be skipped in courses that do not cover this high level information. Clinical Relevance Boxes that reinforce the relationship of biomechanical principles to patient care through real-life case studies. Evidence-based presentations of each chapter guarantee that the most current literature and essential classic studies are the basis for your course Muscle Attachment Boxes that compliment the text and demonstrate clinical relevance to sharpen clinical practice skills. Appropriate illustrations and summary boxes are effective in clarifying specific points. Ancillary assets include: Instructor Ancillaries: oImage Collection o Faculty Lab Manual with answers to the student activities o Instructor's Guide with content outlines Student Ancillaries: o Video Clipsof techniques and key concepts o Full Text Online o Student Lab Manual.
- ISBN: 978-0-7817-7422-2
- Editorial: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 928
- Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés