Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability
Published on 5. January 2000
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-88011-864-4 (ISBN)
Description
This text addresses the basic science of proprioception and neuromuscular control. Drawn from the research of international authorities and spanning several disciplines, this book should benefit students studying the status of scientifically-supported knowledge regarding proprioception and its role in motor control and joint stability. The text is a resource for: reviewing the structure and functions of the sensorimotor system, gaining insight into the neuromuscular system as it relates to joint stability and proprioception, and developing rehabilitation programmes aimed at correcting neuromuscular control and proprioception problems.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
141 black & white illustrations, 67 black & white halftones
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1588 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88011-864-4 (9780880118644)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Section 1 contribution of the sensorimotor systems to join stability; section 2 effects of ligament injury on proprioception and neuromuscular control; special issues related to proprioception and neuromuscular control; role of rehabilitation in re-establishing proprioception and neuromuscular control.