Mastering Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants: Essentials for Success

As a physical therapist assistant, having a solid grasp of anatomy and body movement is crucial for delivering effective treatment and achieving success in your field. Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive foundation in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, laying the groundwork for understanding normal movement patterns and abnormal movement techniques.

Clear Explanations and Vivid Illustrations

To facilitate a deep understanding of kinesiology concepts, this concise guide features over 600 full-color photos and drawings that illustrate bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this book is designed to prepare PTAs for success in both the classroom and clinical settings.

Expert Authors with Unparalleled Experience

The authors, Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald Neumann, bring a combined 50 years of physical therapy practice and over 40 years of teaching experience to the table. Their expertise shines through in the concise and accessible writing style, making this book an invaluable resource for PTAs.

Unique Features that Enhance Learning

• Illustrations from Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Depict body anatomy and movement in vivid detail.
• Atlas-style muscle presentations: Pair illustrations of specific muscles or groups with relevant attachments, innervations, and actions.
• Study questions: Include 20-30 multiple-choice and true/false practice questions in each chapter, serving as a self-assessment tool for exam preparation.
• Goniometry boxes: Show how the goniometer may be used to measure joint angle or range of motion in joint-specific chapters.
• Clinical Insight and Consider This boxes: Link kinesiology concepts with their clinical applications in physical therapy.
• Summary tables and boxes: Pull content together into a concise, quick-reference format.
• Learning objectives: Include a chapter outline, outcome objectives, and key terms at the start of each chapter.

New and Improved Content

This 4th edition features revised content, updated references, and new discussions on Common Patterns of Joint Restriction in each chapter. The accompanying eBook includes video clips, animations, flashcards, and labeling exercises, allowing 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 aloud.

Product Details

Publisher: Mosby
Language: English
Paperback: 432 pages
ISBN-10: 0323824153
ISBN-13: 978-0323824156