Human movement explained / Kim Jones and Karen Barker.
By: Jones, Kim.
Contributor(s): Barker, Karen, MSc.
Material type: BookPublisher: 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: 615.82Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016419 | ||
General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016420 |
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