Full Description
The perfect balance of clarity and comprehensiveness- now more reader friendly and visually appealing than ever.
This popular text offers the clear, logical discussions of the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action and provides the foundation you need to understand both normal and pathologic function.
The 5th Edition features a dynamic new full color design, videos, and a streamlined biomechanics chapter. Thoroughly revised and updated, it incorporates the latest research findings and techniques, reflecting the text's emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Contents
Joint Structure and Function: Foundational Concepts
Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function
Joint Structure and Function
Muscle Structure and Function
Axial Skeletal Joint Complexes
The Vertebral Column
The Thorax and Chest Wall
The Temporomandibular Joint
Upper Extremity Joint Complexes
The Shoulder Complex
Elbow Complex
Wrist and Hand Complex
Hip Joint
The Hip Complex
The Knee
The Ankle and Foot Complex
Integrated Function
Posture
Gait
