Kinesiology Movement in the Context of Activity

Name: Kinesiology Movement in the Context of Activity
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ISBN: 9780323028226

ISBN-10: 0323028225

ISBN-13: 9780323028226

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: David Paul Greene, Susan L. Roberts

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Approaching the subject of kinesiology from the perspective of occupational therapy, this unique text written by occupational therapists examines the everyday activities of people using the principles of biomechanics to adapt to changes in their functional abilities. This new edition stresses applicability to clinical practice with the inclusion of case examples. In-depth coverage of wrist and hand pathokinesiology, as well as normal kinesiology function of the wrist and fingers Key terms, chapter outlines, and applications that enhance studying and learning 12 appendices and a glossary with metric conversions, review of mathematics, a diagram of body segment parameters, and laboratory…

Book details

List price: $74.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/17/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English




Multidisciplinary Basis for the Understanding of Human Movement



Biomechanics, Kinesiology, and Occupational Therapy: A Good Fit



The Study of Human Movement: Concepts from Related Fields



Gravity: A Constant Force



Linear Force and Motion



Rotary Force, Torque, and Motion



Basic Concepts Applied to Musculoskeletal Regions



The Head and Torso



The Proximal Upper Extremity



The Distal Upper Extremity



The Lower Extremity



English to Metric Conversions



Body Segment Parameters



Solutions to Chapter Applications



Review of Mathematics



Trigonometric Functions



Commonly Used Formulas in Biomechanics



Biomechanical Analysis of Function



Synopsis of Characters



Overview of Muscle Anatomy



Working Models of the Finger and Hand



Learning Objectives



Laboratory Activities


Biomechanical Interventions Lab Manual Glossary