Brunnstrom's Clinical Kinesiology, 6th Edition (Revised, Gold Anniversary)

by Houglum, Peggy A.; Bertoti, Dolores B.

• ISBN13: 9780803623521
• ISBN10: 0803623526
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803626416
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-07
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary. The 6th Edition of this hallmark text celebrates 50 years in print with a Golden Anniversary Edition that retains its classic approach to functional movement.An all-new author team, a brand-new, full-color design, and new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus all make the field gold standard more valuable than ever as it prepares readers to apply theory to clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Unit 1. Basic Concepts
1. Basic Concepts in Kinesiology: Kinematics
2. Mechanical Principles: Kinetics
3. The Movement System: Nerve and Muscle Physiology and the Control of Human Movement
4. Muscle Activity and Strength

Unit 2. Upper Quarter
5. Shoulder Complex
6. Elbow and Forearm Complex
7. Wrist and Hand
8. Head, Neck and Trunk

Unit 3. Lower Quarter
9. Pelvis and Hip
10. Knee
11. Ankle and Foot

Unit 3. Functional Activities
12. Stance and Gait
13. Kinesiology Applications in Daily Functional Activities
14. Kinesiology Applications of Upper Extremity Activities of 15. Daily Living
15. Sports and Recreation