Book, Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system Fund Reabil 3/18[LS]

Focusing on normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the body's muscles and joints, this easy-to-understand, research-based work lays a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. Shows how kinesiology relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible way – and creates a bridge between basic science and clinical management. • NEW! Chapter on Running Kinesiology that addresses the biomechanics of running. • NEW! Completely updated references that emphasize the evidence-based presentation of information in the text. • More than 900 high-quality illustrations that enable visual monitoring to understand the material. • Clinical Connections Charts at the end of each chapter in Sections II through IV that clarify or expand on particular clinical concepts associated with the kinesiology covered in the chapter.