Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase!More than 600 full-color photos and drawings help you understand key conceptsExpert author team of Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald Neumann represents a combined 50 years of physical therapy practice and more than 40 years of teaching experienceUNIQUE! Illustrations from Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System depict body anatomy and movementUNIQUE! Atlas-style muscle presentations pair the illustration of a specific muscle or group with the relevant attachments, innervations, and actionsStudy questions include 20-30 multiple-choice and true/false practice questions in each chapter, serving as a self-assessment tool for exam preparationUNIQUE! Goniometry boxes in joint-specific chapters show how the goniometer may be used to measure joint angle or range of motionClinical Insight and Consider This boxes link the concepts of kinesiology with their clinical applications in physical therapySummary tables and boxes pull content together into a concise, quick-reference formatLearning objectives at the start of each chapter include a chapter outline, outcome objectives, and key termsNEW! Revised content and updated references provide the current information you need to be an effective clinicianNEW! Discussion of Common Patterns of Joint Restriction is included in each chapterNEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook includes video clips, animations, flashcards, and labeling exercises, and allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNEW! Video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration