Human Movement An Introductory Text 5/e

Description
Building on its reputation as the essential text for those studying
human movement, the 5th edition of Human Movement retains the
straight-talking style which has become popular with its readers. The
authors cover the anatomical, physical and biomechanical basis for
understanding human movement in everyday contexts with easy-to-follow
text that is both detailed and well referenced. Basic concepts and
different approaches are covered in earlier chapters with application
to regions of the body covered later in the text. Each chapter has
been updated, new contributors introduced and new research integrated
where appropriate. More case studies, textboxes and examples have
been included relating biomechanic principles to the movement and
function of human beings in their daily lives and environment.


Key Features

?Basic biomechanic concepts and their applications described
?Scientific theory related to movement
?Case studies, textboxes and examples included
?Updated references and many new illustrations



What's New


*Full details of changes still to be agreed but will include :

*Additional use of colour throughout text

*More 2 colour illustrations

*Major rewriting of some chapters

*General update of all text and references



-Contents-

Introduction Musculoskeletal basis for movement Biomechanics of human
movement The neural control of human movement Joint mobility
Strength, power and endurance Motor learning Measuring and evaluating
human movement Scales of measurement Function of the lower limb
Function of the upper limb Function of the spine Posture and balance
Tension and relaxation Human movement through the life span Index









Author Information

Marion Trew, BA, MSc, DipTP, MCSP, Head of the School of Health
Professions, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK; and Tony
Everett, BA, MEd, DipTP, MCSP, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader,
Department of Physiotherapy Education, School of Healthcare Studies,
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK