The link between structure and function of the musculoskeletal system is clarified and explained in this complete guide to clinical kinesiology. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology ever published. Beautifully and abundantly illustrated in two-color, this dynamic, accessible resource presents complex scientific information in an approach designed to draw the reader in and explore the fundamental principles of kinesiology of the trunk and extremities as well as in relation to joints, muscles, and biomechanics.

Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System - Text and E-Book Package: Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Neumann PT Ph.D. FAPTA, Donald A.

Exercise & Fitness

Mosby

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Book Description Brilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understanding.

Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System - Text and E-Book Package: Foundations for Rehabilitation

Medical Books

Allied Health Professions

UNIQUE! Clinical Connections boxes in each chapter enhance your understanding and promote practical application.  Special Focus boxes and clinical examples throughout the text bridge classroom content with real-world application to help you succeed in practice.  Logically organized content establishes an understanding of fundamental concepts before moving on to more complex material to make learning easier.  Chapter outlines provide a framework for learning and enable you to reference specific topics at a glance.  UNIQUE! A companion Evolve Resources website reinforces your understanding through kinesiology video clips and answers to study questions. UNIQUE! More than 500 high-quality, full-color illustrations clarify musculoskeletal anatomy and reinforce anatomic concepts. Study questions in each chapter test your comprehension and strengthen your critical-thinking capabilities.

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Brilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understanding. 
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<li>UNIQUE! Clinical Connections boxes in each chapter enhance your understanding and promote practical application. </li> <li>Special Focus boxes and clinical examples throughout the text bridge classroom content with real-world application to help you succeed in practice. </li> <li>Logically organized content establishes an understanding of fundamental concepts before moving on to more complex material to make learning easier. </li> <li>Chapter outlines provide a framework for learning and enable you to reference specific topics at a glance. </li> <li>UNIQUE! A companion Evolve Resources website reinforces your understanding through kinesiology video clips and answers to study questions. </li>
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<li>UNIQUE! More than 500 high-quality, full-color illustrations clarify musculoskeletal anatomy and reinforce anatomic concepts. </li>
<li>Study questions in each chapter test your comprehension and strengthen your critical-thinking capabilities. </li>
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Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System - Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card): Foundations for Rehabilitation

With its focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body, Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text presents kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It provides students and clinicians with the language of human movement ― and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement; and dynamic new video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.
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<li>More than 900 high-quality illustrations</li> provide you with the visual accompaniments you need to comprehend the material. <li>
Clinical Connections boxes at the end of each chapter in Sections II through IV highlight or expand upon a particular clinical concept associated with the kinesiology covered in the chapter.</li>
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Special Focus boxes interspersed throughout the text provide numerous clinical examples that demonstrate why kinesiologic information is needed.</li>
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Critical thinking questions challenge you to review or reinforce the main concepts contained within each chapter.</li>
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Evidence-based approach emphasizes the importance of research in physical therapy decision-making.</li>
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Evolve site for students comes with video clips, answers to study questions, and references linked to Medline.</li>
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Evolve site for instructors includes an image collection from the text, teaching tips, and lab activities.</li>
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<li>NEW! Kinesiology of Running chapter</li> covers the biomechanics of running. <li>
NEW! Video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.</li>
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NEW! All-new content on the pelvic floor.</li>
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NEW! Thoroughly updated references emphasize the evidence-based presentation of information in the text. </li>
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NEW! QR codes linked to videos for easy viewing on mobile devices.</li>
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NEW! Pageburst enhanced edition allows you to access multimedia content from the eBook without going to another website.</li>
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Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System