Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

With clear, concise explanations and detailed illustrations, ESSENTIALS OF KINESIOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT is designed specifically for fast-paced PTA programs. This book makes even the most complex and daunting content logical and easy to understand by starting with the basic principles of kinesiology and building up to the applied presentation of upper- and lower-extremity areas of the body. A unique atlas-style layout used in body-region chapters pairs an illustration of an individual with a listing of that muscle’s attachments, innervations, and actions, providing you with valuable information in an excellent visual reference. This student-friendly book also features chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, clinical feature boxes, and much more to make learning easy. New to this edition NEW! Full-color design makes content more vivid. NEW! Expanded clinical content offers a clearer understanding of structure and function. NEW! Video clips and clinical photos provide a clear demonstration of palpation techniques. NEW! Enhanced Pageburst edition creates a seamless online learning experience by weaving learning tools into the book content. By Paul Jackson Mansfield, MPT, Professor and Program Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI and Donald A. Neumann, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, College of Health Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Table of Contents: Basic Principles of Kinesiology Structure and Function of Joints Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex Structure and Function of the Wrist Structure and Function of the Hand Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column Structure and Function of the Hip Structure and Function of the Knee Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Fundamentals of Human Gait Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation Answer key to study questions Glossary