Human Movement
An Introductory Text
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published in December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-0-443-04441-0 (ISBN)
Description
A clear and easy-to-understand textbook for all those concerned with the study of human movement and its abnormalities. The new edition has been expanded and partially rewritten to bring it up to date. Users and reviewers of the previous edition have been consulted and the text has been changed to meet their demands and needs. Compared to other books on the same subject this one is much more concise, more user-friendly, and extremely good value for money. Features: * takes the reader through the biomechanics and physiology of normal movement, including growth and development, before moving on to problems associated with abnormalities * explains how to recognise abnormal movement and identifies causes of abnormal movement * details the remedial actions the therapist needs to employ in order to restore normal movement * the text has been co-ordinated by skilled and experienced editors who themselves are in direct contact with the needs of students as they head a degree course in the UK * since the publication of the previous edition the suggestions and needs of users and reviewers have been taken on board and the book has been updated and improved to accommodate their wishes
A clear and easy-to-understand textbook for all those concerned with the study of human movement and its abnormalities. The new edition has been expanded and partially rewritten to bring it up to date. Users and reviewers of the previous edition have been consulted and the text has been changed to meet their demands and needs. Compared to other books on the same subject this one is much more concise, more user-friendly, and extremely good value for money. Features: * takes the reader through the biomechanics and physiology of normal movement, including growth and development, before moving on to problems associated with abnormalities * explains how to recognise abnormal movement and identifies causes of abnormal movement * details the remedial actions the therapist needs to employ in order to restore normal movement * the text has been co-ordinated by skilled and experienced editors who themselves are in direct contact with the needs of students as they head a degree course in the UK * since the publication of the previous edition the suggestions and needs of users and reviewers have been taken on board and the book has been updated and improved to accommodate their wishes
A clear and easy-to-understand textbook for all those concerned with the study of human movement and its abnormalities. The new edition has been expanded and partially rewritten to bring it up to date. Users and reviewers of the previous edition have been consulted and the text has been changed to meet their demands and needs. Compared to other books on the same subject this one is much more concise, more user-friendly, and extremely good value for money. Features: * takes the reader through the biomechanics and physiology of normal movement, including growth and development, before moving on to problems associated with abnormalities * explains how to recognise abnormal movement and identifies causes of abnormal movement * details the remedial actions the therapist needs to employ in order to restore normal movement * the text has been co-ordinated by skilled and experienced editors who themselves are in direct contact with the needs of students as they head a degree course in the UK * since the publication of the previous edition the suggestions and needs of users and reviewers have been taken on board and the book has been updated and improved to accommodate their wishes
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
132 illus
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
509 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-04441-0 (9780443044410)
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Previous edition
Book
06/1987
2nd Edition
Churchill Livingstone
€26.62
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Content
Introduction. Biomechanics. Musculoskeletal Basis for Movement. The Neurol Control of Human Movement. Motor Learning. Posture and Balance. The Effects of Age on Human Movement. Joint Mobility. Tension and Relaxation. Function of the Lower Limb. Function of the Spine. Function of the Upper Limb. Strength, Power and Endurance. Evaluating and Measuring Human Movement