Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase! INDICE: 1 Basic Principles of Kinesiology 2 Structure and Function of Joints 3 Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle 4 Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex 5 Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex 6 Structure and Function of the Wrist 7 Structure and Function of the Hand 8 Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column 9 Structure and Function of the Hip 10 Structure and Function of the Knee 11 Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot 12 Fundamentals of Human Gait 13 Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation Answer Key Glossary Index

• ISBN: 978-0-323-82415-6
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés