Libri di Donald A. Neumann

**2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner** **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Physical Therapy** With a focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body,?Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System, 4th Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text explores kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It presents the language of human movement - and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. It helps clinicians effectively address the mechanical-based changes in movement across a person’s lifespan, whether in the context of rehabilitation, recreation, or promotion of health and wellness. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement and posture. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook included with print purchase also features multiple excellent videos of anatomic and kinesiologic principles, answers to study questions from the print book, and additional tables and figures. Evidence-based approach emphasizes the importance of research in PT decision-making More than 900 high-quality illustrations provide visual accompaniments to clarify the material Clinical Connections boxes at the end of each chapter highlight or expand upon a particular clinical concept associated with the kinesiology covered in the chapter Special Focus boxes throughout the text provide numerous clinical examples to demonstrate why kinesiologic information is needed Critical thinking questions for selected chapters reinforce the main concepts UPDATED! Current, evidence-based content closes the gap in kinesiology and anatomy science with clinical practice NEW! Additional Special Focus boxes and Clinical Connections boxes present kinesiology in a clinical context UPDATED! Modified artwork and new figures visually reinforce key concepts NEW! An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. It also features videos, answers to study questions from the print book, and additional tables and figures

With clear, concise explanations and detailed illustrations, Essentials Of Kinesiology For The Physical Therapist Assistant is designed specifically for fast-paced PTA programs. This book makes even the most complex and daunting content logical and easy to understand by starting with the basic principles of kinesiology and building up to the applied presentation of upper- and lower-extremity areas of the body. A unique atlas-style layout used in body-region chapters pairs an illustration of an individual with a listing of that muscle's attachments, innervations, and actions, providing you with valuable information in an excellent visual reference. This student-friendly book also features chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, clinical feature boxes, and much more to make learning easy.