Brunnstrom's Clinical Kinesiology: Emphasis on Functional Movement 6th Edition






A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary.

The 6th Edition of this hallmark text celebrates 50 years in print with a Golden Anniversary Edition that retains its classic approach to functional movement.

An all-new author team, a brand-new, full-color design, and new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus all make the field’s gold standard more valuable than ever as it prepares readers to apply theory to clinical practice.

Key Features
  • Links theoretical concepts to their practical applications with Practice Points boxes.
  • Examines the properties of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fascia.
  • Emphasizes the kinesiologic issue best illustrated for each region of the body.
  • Discusses joints, ligaments, end-feels, accessory joint motion, the innervation and anatomical actions of muscles, and applications of mechanical and physiological principles.

New to this edition 
  • Introduces a new author team, Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, ATC, PT and Dolores Bertoti, MS, PT, noted educators, practitioners, and authors.
  • Brings important concepts to life with a new, full-color design, new, larger, page size, and hundreds of new photographs and illustrations.
  • Offers new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus.
  • Integrates many new clinical examples and functional, clinically relevant laboratory activities throughout the text.
  • Presents new clinical scenarios (with solutions) in each chapter.
  • Features three, brand-new chapters, Kinesiological Applications in Daily Functional Activities, Upper Extremity ADLs , and Sports and Leisure.
  • Includes a glossary of important words and terms.

Table of Contents
Basic Concepts
  • Basic Concepts in Kinesiology: Kinematics
  • Mechanical Principles: Kinetics
  • The Movement System: Nerve and Muscle Physiology and the Control of Human Movement
  • Muscle Activity and Strength
Upper Quarter
  • Shoulder Complex
  • Elbow and Forearm Complex
  • Wrist and Hand
  • Head, Neck and Trunk
Lower Quarter
  • Pelvis and Hip
  • Knee
  • Ankle and Foot
Functional Activities
  • Posture and Gait in Walking and Running
  • Kinesiology Applications in Daily Functional Activities
  • Kinesiology Applications of Upper Extremity ADLs
  • Kinesiology Applications in Sports and Recreation

About the Authors 
  • Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, ATC, PT, Associate Professor, Department of Athletic Training, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Dolores B. Bertoti, MS, PT, Chair of Allied Health and Human Services, Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 575 pages
  • Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; 6 edition (November 11, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803623526
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803623521
List Price: $72.95
 

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