Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

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.

New to this edition

    NEW! Kinesiology of Running chapter covers the biomechanics of running.
    NEW! Video clips and animations help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.
    NEW! All-new content on the pelvic floor
    NEW! Thoroughly updated references emphasize the evidence-based presentation of information in the text.
    NEW! QR codes linked to videos for easy viewing on mobile devices.
    NEW! Pageburst enhanced edition allows you to access multimedia content from the eBook without going to another website

Table of Contents:
Section I: Essential Topics of Kinesiology
 1. Getting Started
 2. Basic Structure and Function of Human Joints
 3. Muscle: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body
 4. Biomechanical Principles
 App I: Trigonometry Review and Additional Biomechanical Problems
Section II: Upper Extremity
 5. Shoulder Complex
 6. Elbow and Forearm
 7. The Wrist
 8. The Hand
 App II: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Upper Extremity
Section III: Axial Skeleton
 9. Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology
 10. Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions
 11. Miscellaneous Topics in Kinesiology (tentative title - will include mastication, ventilation, and pelvic floor)
 App III: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Axial Skeleton
Section IV: Lower Extremity
 12. Hip
 13. Knee
 14. Ankle and Foot
 15. Kinesiology of Walking
 16. NEW! Kinesiology of Running
 App IV: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Lower Extremity