Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Get a solid foundation in the language of movement! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition builds on previous editions by delivering a rich and varied learning experience that is needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced PTA education programs. Clear, concise explanations of anatomy and function, full-color illustrations and unique atlas-style chapters make even the most complex concepts easy to master. In addition, a robust lineup of on- and off-line resources, featuring a companion Evolve website, give students the tools they need to succeed in both the classroom and the clinical setting!UNIQUE! Author team of Paul Mansfield and Don Neumann represent a rich blend of their experiences and expertiseOutstanding artwork with more than 600 full-color photos and drawings help you understand key conceptsUNIQUE! Atlas-style muscle presentations clearly link specific muscles or muscle groups with relevant informationClinical Insight and Considerations boxes link the concepts of kinesiology with their clinical applicationsSummary boxes and tables pull content together into concise, reader-friendly formatStudy questions and key terminology serves as a valuable study tool for exam preparationLearning Objectives serve as an overview of each chapter as well as a handy checklist for reviewNEW! UNIQUE! Goniometry boxes added at the end of each joint-specific chapter illustrate principles of goniometry as they relate to kinesiologyNEW! UNIQUE! Art from Neumann added where appropriate to help illustrate materialNEW! Thoroughly revised content reflects the very latest in Kinesiology Read more