Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants

Download or read book Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Lynn Lippert and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes basic kinesiology knowledge, describing the essentials of joint movement and muscle action. Discusses each major muscle in terms of location, attachment, function, and innervation. Includes review questions and many detailed b&w illustrations. This third edition adds five new chapters on basic biomechanics, the temperomandibular joint, the pelvic girdle, normal posture, and arthrokinematics. Material on the muscular system is expanded to include an explanation of open and closed kinetic chain principles.