Description
Book SynopsisClinical Mechanics and Kinesiology With Web Resource provides a solid foundation so that students of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training can understand biomechanics and functional anatomy as they relate to both normal and abnormal movement.
Table of ContentsPart I: Basic Biomechanics
Chapter 1. Kinematics
Movement Mechanics
Joint Motion
Kinematic Analyses
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 2. Kinetics
Basic Kinetic Terms
Forces
Levers
Moments
Vector Analysis
Force Diagrams
Clinical Application of Kinetics
Conclusion
Review Questions
Part II: Basic Muscle and Joint Physiology and Function
Chapter 3. Muscle and Nerve Physiology
Muscle Structure
Motor Unit
Muscle Fiber Types
Muscle Contraction
Nervous System
Neuromuscular Control
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 4. Muscle Performance and Function
Skeletal Muscle Properties
Muscle Contractions
Muscle Functions
Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion
Muscle Performance
Factors Affecting Muscle Performance
Clinical Measures of Muscle Performance
Effects of Injury, Immobilization, and Aging on Muscle Performance
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 5. Human Joint Structure and Function
Joints
Periarticular Tissues
Joint Positions and Movements
Conclusion
Review Questions
Part III: Regional Anatomy and Kinesiology
Chapter 6. Cervical Spine
Vertebral Column
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 7. Craniomandibular Complex
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 8. Thoracic Spine
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 9. Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 10. Shoulder
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 11. Elbow and Forearm
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 12. Wrist and Hand
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 13. Hip
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 14. Knee
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 15. Foot and Ankle
Osteology
Joint Articulations
Joint Anatomy
Joint Function
Muscles
Conclusion
Review Questions
Part IV: Basic Movements and Clinical Applications
Chapter 16. Posture
Body Types
Standing Posture
Sitting and Lying Postures
Postural Faults
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 17. Walking Gait
Determinants of Gait
Gait Sequence
Gait Kinematics
Muscle Activity During Gait
Gait Kinetics
Gait Parameters
Abnormal Gait
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 18. Running Gait
Running Compared With Walking
Running Sequence
Running Kinematics
Muscle Activity During Running
Running Kinetics
Running Injuries
Conclusion
Review Questions
Chapter 19. Cutting and Jumping
Cutting
Jumping
Conclusion
Review Questions
