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
Unique in its direct and comprehensive approach, this Third Edition presents a working knowledge of biomechanical principles for use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Three sections address the biomechanics of musculoskeletal tissues and structures, the biomechanics of all human joints, and applied biomechanics. The book features contributions from a variety of disciplines including orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine, biomechanical engineering and anesthesiology.This edition's new introductory chapter explains the importance of biomechanics study and includes the "International System of Units" appendix. A new section on "Applied Biomechanics" includes chapters on fracture fixation; arthroplasty; standing, sitting, and lying; and gait. Boxes with biomechanical computations promote comprehension of biomechanical principles. Practical examples and clinical case studies apply biomechanical knowledge to practice. Additional illustrations, including radiological images, enhance comprehension.
A Brandon-Hill recommended title.
Synopsis
Integrating basic anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology, this fundamental text offers you a solid introduction to the study of biomechanics. By focusing on movement patterns of muscle groups rather than individual muscles, this text provides you with a holistic understanding of human movement.
Chapters are organized into three major parts: Foundations of Human Movement, Functional Anatomy, and Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion. Organized in a logical progression, each chapter begins with basic principles and math concepts and then helps you move on to more advanced concepts and applications.
Features to Help You Master Biomechanics—
- New areas of coverage include physical activity and bone formation, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, factors influencing force and velocity development in muscle, and the effect of training on muscle activation.
- MaxTRAQ motion analysis software offers you an easy-to-use tool to track data and analyze various motions selected by the authors.
- New and updated examples from sports, ergonomics, orthopedics, and exercise science illustrate the principles of human movement.
- Highlight boxes draw your attention to and reinforce key concepts and applications.
- Review questions gauge your comprehension and help you apply the material to real-world problems.
This text's quantitative approach, coupled with its many examples and hands-on exercises, enables you to understand the fundamentals of biomechanics.
Synopsis
Now in its Fourth Edition, Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System uses a direct and comprehensive approach to present students with a working knowledge of biomechanical principles of use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The text opens with a chapter that introduces the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics; the remainder of the book then focuses on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints, and applied biomechanics.
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