Main description:

Kinesiology is the study of human and nonhuman animal-body movements, performance, and function by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and neuroscience.

This book is a guide to human kinesiology for physiotherapists.

Divided into three sections, the text begins with an introduction to the field, anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human motion, and biomechanics.

The following section covers joint and muscle movement in different regions of the body, from shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, to pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot, and spine.

The final chapters discuss posture and movement and the application of kinesiology to daily life activities, sports skills and prevention of sports injuries.

The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to human kinesiology for physiotherapists
Provides clear understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
Covers joint and muscle movement in all regions of the body
Discusses application of kinesiology to daily life activities, sports and prevention of injuries

Contents:

Section I: Introduction and Fundamentals

Chapter 1: Introduction to Kinesiology
Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion
Chapter 3: Basic Biomechanical Concepts

Section II: Kinesiology of Body Regions

Chapter 4: Shoulder Girdle
Chapter 5: Shoulder
Chapter 6: Elbow and Radioulnar Joints
Chapter 7: Wrist and Hand
Chapter 8: Pelvic Girdle
Chapter 9: Hip
Chapter 10: Knee
Chapter 11: Ankle and Foot
Chapter 12: Spine

Section III: Motor Skills: Principles and Applications

Chapter 13: Posture
Chapter 14: Locomotion
Chapter 15: Application of Kinesiology to Selected Daily Life Activities and Sports

Skills
Chapter 16: Prevention of Sports Injuries: The Mechanical and Kinesiological Viewpoint

Index