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Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- 4th Edition - March 19, 2023
- Authors: Paul Jackson Mansfield, Donald A. Neumann
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 4 1 5 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 4 1 8 - 7
Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaster the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase!
- More than 600 full-color photos and drawings help you understand key concepts.
- Expert author team of Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald Neumann represents a combined 50 years of physical therapy practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience.
- UNIQUE! Illustrations from Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System depict body anatomy and movement.
- UNIQUE! Atlas-style muscle presentations pair the illustration of a specific muscle or group with the relevant attachments, innervations, and actions.
- Study questions include 20-30 multiple-choice and true/false practice questions in each chapter, serving as a self-assessment tool for exam preparation.
- UNIQUE! Goniometry boxes in joint-specific chapters show how the goniometer may be used to measure joint angle or range of motion.
- Clinical Insight and Consider This boxes link the concepts of kinesiology with their clinical applications in physical therapy.
- Summary tables and boxes pull content together into a concise, quick-reference format.
- Learning objectives at the start of each chapter include a chapter outline, outcome objectives, and key terms.
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students –
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Audience
- Unique author team
- The concept
- Contribution to PTA education
- Philosophical approach
- Organization
- Distinctive features
- Learning features
- Ancillary materials
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Basic Principles of Kinesiology
- Kinematics
- Kinetics
- Summary
- Study Questions
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 2: Structure and Function of Joints
- Axial versus Appendicular Skeleton
- Classification of Joints
- Connective Tissue
- Summary
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 3: Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
- Fundamental Nature of Muscle
- The Sarcomere: The Basic Contractile Unit of Muscle
- Form and Function of Muscle
- Length-Tension Relationship of Muscle
- Force-Velocity Relationship of Muscle: Speed Matters
- Important Clinical Considerations: Taking the Principles to the Patient
- Summary
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 4: Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex
- Osteology
- Arthrology
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Chapter 5: Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex
- Osteology
- Arthrology of the Elbow
- Arthrology of the Forearm
- Muscles of the Elbow and Forearm Complex
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Chapter 6: Structure and Function of the Wrist
- Osteology
- Arthrology
- Ligaments of the Wrist
- Kinematics
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Chapter 7: Structure and Function of the Hand
- Osteology
- Arthrology
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Joint Deformities of the Hand
- Summary
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Chapter 7 Appendix
- Chapter 8: Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column
- Normal Curvatures
- Line of Gravity
- Osteology
- Kinematics of the Vertebral Column
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 9: Structure and Function of the Hip
- Osteology
- Arthrology
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 10: Structure and Function of the Knee
- Osteology
- Arthrology
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Internal and External Rotators of the Knee
- Summary
- References
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Chapter 11: Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot
- Terminology
- Brief Overview of the Gait Cycle
- Osteology
- Arthrology of the Ankle and Foot
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- ATLAS
- Deep Group
- Summary
- Additional and Classic Readings
- Chapter 12: Fundamentals of Human Gait
- Terminology
- Details of the Gait Cycle
- Gait Deviations
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 13: Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation
- Temporomandibular Joint
- Muscle and Joint Interaction
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Ventilation
- ATLAS
- Summary
- Additional, Support, or Classic Readings
- Answer Key
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 432
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: March 19, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323824156
- eBook ISBN: 9780323824187
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Paul Jackson Mansfield
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Program Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WIDN
Donald A. Neumann
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, College of Health Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI