Synopses & Reviews
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 you with detailed coverage of the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health.
Special features include:
- New DVD containing about 150 videos provides dynamic examples of clinical demonstrations, principle illustrations, and lab activities. This powerful resource explores patient function, dysfunction, and injury for greater comprehension.
- Clinical Relevance Boxes reinforce the relationship of biomechanical principles to patient care through real-life case studies.
- Muscle Attachment Boxes provide easily accessed anatomical information and tips on muscle palpation
- Examining the Forces Boxes highlight the advanced mathematical concepts used to determine forces on joint structure.
- Evidence-based presentations deliver the most current literature and essential classic studies for your understanding of musculoskeletal structure and function.
Whether you are a student or practitioner in the field of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or exercise science, this comprehensive book serves as an excellent resource for best practice techniques.
Synopsis
Kinesiology is a comprehensive textbook on kinesiology, or the study of movement. Chapters are organized by body region, and each includes a review of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with application and discussion of locomotion and pathokinesiology. Designed for physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and any other area that studies kinesiology. Now every copy of Carol A. Oatis's Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement is packaged with a new three-dimensional anatomy CD-ROM from Primal Pictures. Instructors: There are free online instructor and student resources on the book's companion Website. For more information and to request your review copy, visit http://connection.lww.com/go/oatis.
Synopsis
This comprehensive textbook covers the science of human movement and biomechanical principles for the physical therapy student. The text links those principles to the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. Clinically relevant information is included throughout, which allows students to relate what is learned to clinical practice.
An accompanying DVD contains videos demonstrating techniques and key concepts. A companion Website offers videos and a student lab manual.
Synopsis
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 between the quality of movement and overall human health.
Table of Contents
PART I: BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES Chapter 1: Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis
Chapter 2: Mechanical Properties of Materials
Chapter 3: Biomechanics of Bone
PART II: KINESIOLOGY OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY
Unit 1:Shoulder Unit:The Shoulder Complex Chapter 8: Structure and Function of the Bones
Chapter 9: Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex
Chapter 10: Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow during Activity
Unit 2: Elbow Unit Chapter 11: Structure & Function of the Bones & Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow
Chapter 12: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow
Chapter 13: Analysis of the Forces on the Elbow during Activity
Unit 3: Wrist & Hand Unit Chapter 14: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Wrist & Hand
Part III: KINESIOLOGY OF THE HEAD & SPINE
Unit 4: Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head Chapter 20: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face & Eyes
Unit 5: Spine Unit Chapter 26: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Cervical Spine
Chapter 27: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature
Chapter 28: Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity
Chapter 29: Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine
Chapter 35: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Pelvis
Chapter 36: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis
Chapter 37: Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity
Part IV: KINESIOLOGY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY
Unit 6: Hip Unit Chapter 38: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Hip
Chapter 39: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip
Chapter 40: Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity
Unit 7: Knee Unit Chapter 41: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Knee
Chapter 42: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee
Chapter 43: Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity
Unit 8: Ankle and Foot Unit Chapter 44: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Ankle & Foot Complex
Chapter 45: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle & Foot
Chapter 46: Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity
Part V: POSTURE and GAIT Chapter 47: Characteristics of Normal Posture & Common Postural Abnormalities
Chapter 48: Characteristics of Normal Gait & Factors Influencing It
Index