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An Introductory Text
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Fifth Edition
By
Marion Trew, BA, MSc, DipTP, MCSP, Head of the School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
Tony Everett, M.Ed. BA, PG Dip Biomechanics, grad Dip Phys, Cert HE, Deputy Director, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University, Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park, Wales, UK
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Physiotherapy Essentials,
Description
Building on its reputation as the essential text for those studying human movement, the 5th edition of Human Movement retains the straight-talking
style which has become popular with its readers.
The authors cover the anatomical, physical and biomechanical basis for understanding
human movement in everyday contexts with easy-to-follow text that is both detailed and well referenced.
Basic concepts and different
approaches are covered in earlier chapters with application to regions of the body covered later in the text. Each chapter has been updated,
new contributors introduced and new research integrated where appropriate. More case studies, textboxes and examples have been included
relating biomechanic principles to the movement and function of human beings in their daily lives and environment.
Audience
Allied health students particularly manual therapy groups (physiotherapist, osteopathy, chiropractic). Also occupational therapists, complementary
therapists, podiatrists, sports science students, nurses.
Contents
Introduction
Musculoskeletal basis for movement
Biomechanics of human movement
The neural control of human movement
Joint
mobility
Strength, power and endurance
Motor learning
Measuring and evaluating human movement
Scales of measurement
Function
of the lower limb
Function of the upper limb
Function of the spine
Posture and balance
Tension and relaxation
Human movement
through the life span
Index
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Paperback, 290 pages, publication date: OCT-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07446-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-07446-1
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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