Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Paul Jackson Mansfield, MPT and Donald A. Neumann, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA

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ISBN: 9780323545006

Publication Date: 12-01-2018

Page Count: 416

Imprint: Mosby

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Give your students a solid foundation in the language of movement! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3^rd Edition builds on previous editions by delivering a rich and varied learning experience that is needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced PTA education programs. Clear, concise explanations of anatomy and function, full-color illustrations and unique atlas-style chapters make even the most complex concepts easy to master. In addition, a robust lineup of on- and off-line resources, featuring a companion Evolve website, give students the tools they need to succeed in both the classroom and the clinical setting!

New Edition Expected Availability: 06-07-2023

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Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

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ISBN: 9780323824163

New to This Edition
- NEW! UNIQUE! Goniometry boxes added at the end of each joint-specific chapter illustrate principles of goniometry as they relate to kinesiology
- NEW! UNIQUE! Art from Neumann added where appropriate to help illustrate material
- NEW! Thoroughly revised content reflects the very latest in Kinesiology
Key Features
- UNIQUE! Author team of Paul Mansfield and Don Neumann represent a rich blend of their experiences and expertise
- Outstanding artwork with more than 600 full-color photos and drawings help PTA students and clinicians understand key concepts
- NEW! UNIQUE! Goniometry boxes added at the end of each joint-specific chapter illustrate principles of goniometry as they relate to kinesiology
- UNIQUE! Atlas-style muscle presentations clearly link specific muscles or muscle groups with relevant information
- NEW! UNIQUE! Art from Neumann added where appropriate to help illustrate material.
- NEW! Thoroughly revised content reflects the very latest in Kinesiology
- Clinical Insight and Considerations boxes link the concepts of kinesiology with their clinical applications
- Summary boxes and tables pull content together into concise, reader-friendly format
- Study questions and key terminology serves as a valuable study tool for exam preparation
- Learning Objectives serve as an overview of each chapter as well as a handy checklist for review
Contents

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
Authors

Paul Jackson Mansfield, MPT, Professor and Program Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI and Donald A. Neumann, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, College of Health Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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