Human Movement
An Introductory Text
- 6th Edition - February 18, 2010
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Authors: Tony Everett, Clare Kell
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 7 9 0 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 4 1 3 - 7
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Request a sales quoteThe sixth edition of this popular text introducing human movement to a range of readers, offers the building blocks, signposts and opportunities to think about the application and integration of basic Human Movement theory. It confirms basic knowledge which is then applied to specific areas. Drawing on the expertise of a range of authors from the healthcare professions, the new edition has adopted a themed approach that links chapters in context.
The strength of this current edition is the explicit chapter integration which attempts to mimic the realities of human movement. The themed approach explores the psychosocial influences on movement. Integration is further facilitated by increased cross-referencing between the chapters and the innovative use of one themed case study throughout. Framed about a family unit, this case study enables chapter authors to explicitly apply the content of their chapters to the real world of human movement. Taken as a whole, this more integrated format will enable readers to see the reality and complexity of human movement.
Physiotherapy undergraduate students
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
1 Introduction
Tony Everett and Clare Kell
2 Skeletal muscle, muscle work, strength, power and endurance
Tim Sharp and Tony Everett
3 Joint mobility
Tony Everett
4 Motor control
Bernhard Haas
5 Posture and balance
Clare Kell
6 Motor learning
Nicola Phillips
7 Psychosocial influences on human movement
Sally Scott-Roberts
8 The influence of the environment on human movement
Philippa Coales
9 Biomechanics of human movement
Robert W.M. van Deursen, Tony Everett
10 Function of the upper limb
Valerie Sparks and Mike Smith
11 Function of the lower limb
Tony Everett and Marion Trew
12 Function of the Spine
Valerie Sparks
13 Human movement across the lifespan
Lyn Horrocks
14 Measuring and analysing human movement
Tony Everett
15 Scales of measurement
Susan Corr and Roshni Khatri
16 Conclusion
Tony Everett and Clare Kell
Index
- Edition: 6
- Published: February 18, 2010
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780702079016
- eBook ISBN: 9780702044137
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Tony Everett
Affiliations and expertise
Deputy Director, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University, Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park, Wales, UKCK
Clare Kell
Affiliations and expertise
Director,Centre For Excellence In Learning & Teaching, University of South Wales, Treforest, Pontypridd, Wales, UK