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Human movement explained / Kim Jones and Karen Barker.

By: Jones, Kim, 1958-.
Contributor(s): Barker, Karen, MSc.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996Description: ix, 416 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0750617470.Subject(s): Exercise therapy | Human locomotion | Medical rehabilitation | Physical therapyDDC classification: 615.82
Contents:
Part I The control of human movement: Mechanical basis of movement -- Skeletal basis of movement -- Musculoskeletal basis of movement -- Neurophysiological aspects of human movement -- Part II Exercise in rehabilitation: Classification of exercise -- Exercise prescription -- Fitness testing -- Group exercise -- Balance and proprioception -- Strength -- Isokinetic exercise -- Flexibility -- Part III Locomotion and ergonomics: Relaxation -- Posture -- Gait analysis -- Walking aids and orthotics -- Ergonomic approach to lifting and handling -- Clinical measurement.
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General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016419
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Movement studies is a core subject for undergraduate pyhysiotherapists. Human Movement Explained will provide a sound understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of human movement essential for good clinical practice.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I The control of human movement: Mechanical basis of movement -- Skeletal basis of movement -- Musculoskeletal basis of movement -- Neurophysiological aspects of human movement -- Part II Exercise in rehabilitation: Classification of exercise -- Exercise prescription -- Fitness testing -- Group exercise -- Balance and proprioception -- Strength -- Isokinetic exercise -- Flexibility -- Part III Locomotion and ergonomics: Relaxation -- Posture -- Gait analysis -- Walking aids and orthotics -- Ergonomic approach to lifting and handling -- Clinical measurement.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Mechanical basis of movement
  • Skeletal basis of movement
  • Musculoskeletal basis of movement
  • Neurophysiological aspects of human movement
  • Normal movement
  • Classification of exercise
  • Exercise prescription
  • Fitness testing
  • Group exercise
  • Balance and proprioception
  • Strength
  • Isokinetic exercise
  • Flexibility
  • Relaxation
  • Posture
  • Gait analysis
  • Walking aids and orthotics
  • Ergonomic approach to lifting and handling
  • Clinical measurement

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