Synopses & Reviews
The perfect balance of clarity and comprehensiveness now more reader friendly and visually appealing than ever. This popular text offers the clear, logical discussions of the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action and provides the foundation you need to understand both normal and pathologic function. The 5th Edition features a dynamic new full color design, videos, and a streamlined biomechanics chapter. Thoroughly revised and updated, it incorporates the latest research findings and techniques, reflecting the text s emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Synopsis
For the Physical Therapist. A clear and logical presentation of the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action provides the foundation necessary to understand both normal and pathologic functions. Full-color, well-referenced, up-to-date research and the liberal use of figures, examples, and tables make this the most comprehensive text on the market.
Synopsis
- Prepares you to evaluate and treat human movement disorders with lucid discussions of biomechanics, joint structure, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology.
- Features an evidence-based approach that applies current research to illustrate and prepares you for the complexity that evidence-based content brings to practice.
- Focuseson the continuum of normal structure and function to show how deviations from normal may create or underlie disordered movement or dysfunction.
- Enhances your comprehension of content with end-of-chapter questions.
- Illustrates real-world application using Patient Cases and Case Application that show you WHY they need to understand the principles presented and the close link between normal and abnormal musculoskeletal function.
- Highlights key points with Concept Cornerstone boxes and periodic summaries.
- Promotes critical thinking on controversial topics through Continuing Exploration boxes.