Brunnstrom's clinical kinesiology / Revised by, Peggy A Houglum, Dolores Bertoti and Signe Brunnstrom
Imprint
Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, 2012
Edition
Sixth edition
Descript
xxxiv, 704 p. : illustrations ; 26 cm
SUMMARY
Now celebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, while also being re-invented for todays audience. The focus of this text remains the practical instruction of functional anatomy in order to quickly, and convincingly, guide readers to its use in professional performance. This text is filled with modern applications that will show your students the relevance of foundational material to their future careers. -- from publisher's web site
CONTENT
Unit one : Basic concepts. Basic concepts in kinesiology : kinematics -- Mechanical principles : kinetics -- The movement system : nerve and muscle physiology and the control of human movement -- Muscle activity and strength. Unit two : Upper quarter. Shoulder complex -- Elbow and forearm complex -- Wrist and hand / Ingrid Provident -- Head, neck, and trunk / Christopher R. Carcia. Unit three : Lower quarter. Pelvis and hip / Dolores B. Bertoti, Christopher R. Carcia -- Knee -- Ankle and foot. Unit four : Functional activities. Stance and gait -- Kinesiology applications in daily functional activities -- Kinesiology applications of upper extremity activities of daily living / Ingrid Provident -- Sports and recreation -- Glossary.