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Brunnstrom's clinical kinesiology. Cover Image Book Book

Brunnstrom's clinical kinesiology.

Houglum, Peggy A., 1948- (Author). Bertoti, Dolores. (Added Author). Brunnstrom, Signe. Clinical kinesiology. (Added Author).

Summary:

This text continues the Brunnstrom approach to kinesiology, dempahsizing unncessary computation and focusing on clinical application. It links theoretical concepts to their practical applications with Practice Points boxes ; Examines the properties of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fascia ; Emphasizes the kinesiologic issue best illustrated for each region of the body ; Discusses joints, ligaments, end-feels, accessory joint motion, the innervation and anatomical actions of muscles, and applications of mechanical and physiological principles. It contains clinical applications and exercises including applications for sport, exercise, activities of daily living, leisure, and rehabilitation, as well as clinical scenarios with solutions.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780803623521
  • ISBN: 0803623526
  • Physical Description: xxxiv, 704 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
  • Edition: 6th ed. / rev. by Peggy A. Houglum, Dolores B. Bertoti.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, ©2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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 -- Shoulder complex -- Elbow and forearm complex -- Wrist and hand / Ingrid Provident -- Head, neck, and trunk / Christopher R. Carcia -- Pelvis and hip / Dolores B. Bertoti, Christopher R. Carcia -- Knee -- Ankle and foot -- Stance and gait -- Kinesiology applications in daily functional activities -- Kinesiology applications of upper extremity activities of daily living / Ingrid Provident -- Sports and recreation.
Subject: Kinesiology.
Applied kinesiology.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Muscles > physiology.
Muscle Contraction.
Movement.
Joints > physiology.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • F A Davis Co

    A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary.

    Now celebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, while also being re-invented for today’s 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.

    An all-new author team of expert instructors Peggy Houglum and Dolores Bertoti, a brand-new, full-color design, and new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus all make the field's gold standard more valuable than ever as it prepares readers to apply theory to clinical practice.

  • F A Davis Co

    A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary. Now celebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, while also being re-invented for today’s 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. An all-new author team of expert instructors Peggy Houglum and Dolores Bertoti, a brand-new, full-color design, and new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus all make the field's gold standard more valuable than ever as it prepares readers to apply theory to clinical practice.


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