Focusing on the normal and abnormal interactions between muscles and joints, Musculoskeletal Kinesiology: Rehabilitation Fundamentals, Third Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical therapy. This comprehensive, research-based text introduces exercise therapy as it relates to physical therapy in clinical and practical settings. It offers students and doctors the language of human movement and constitutes a bridge between science and medicine. Full-color anatomy and kinesiology illustrations clearly show the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical concepts underlying movement. Dynamic and innovative videos help you interpret new concepts through visual arts. Over 900 beautiful photos provide the visual details you need to understand the product. Links to clinical texts at the end of each chapter in Chapters II through IV highlight or expand on specific clinical concepts related to kinesiology covered in that chapter. Special feature boxes interspersed throughout the text provide a variety of diagnostic examples illustrating why kinematic information is needed. Key questions ask you to review or reinforce key points from each chapter. An evidence-based approach highlights the importance of research in physiotherapy decisions. The Evolve website for students offers videos, answers to questions, and references related to Medline. The Evolve site for instructors includes notes, tips, and photos of lab work. New! The running kinesiology section covers the biomechanics of running. New! Movie theaters help you interpret new concepts through visual arts. New! New information on the stomach. New! The revised document details the evidence-based presentation of the information contained in the text. New! QR code links to videos for easy viewing on mobile devices. New! Pageburst Enhanced Edition allows you to access your eBook’s media content without having to go to another website.

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