L. Lippert – Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy (5th edition)

Автор: L. Lippert
Название книги: Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy (5th edition)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 417
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The 5th Edition of this classic kinesiology text continues the tradition of presenting a very complicated topic in a clear, simple, and easy-to-understand manner. Bite size sections and over 500 full color illustrations show how various anatomical systems are connected and help you identify and see the connection between common pathologies associated with certain anatomical structures.

I have some appreciation of what an actor receiving an
Academy Award goes through, wanting not to forget
anyone who figured importantly in reaching this culminating
moment. I feel the same way—I don’t want to
forget to thank anyone who helped me in creating this
Fifth Edition. Like the previous four editions, I need to
acknowledge numerous people. Sal Jepson continued to
remind me that describing concepts simply is always
better than rambling dissertations. Don Davis continued
to remind me that physics isn’t always as simple as
I would like to make it. Authors always dream of an
error-proof edition, so Shelby Clayson, MS, PT, applied
her eagle-eyes to proofreading. Debbie Van Dover, MEd,
PT, and Kristin Kjensrud, MSPT, assisted with proofing
the numerous figures. Linda Besant and Damara
Bennett of Oregon Ballet Theatre helped me understand
human movement through dancers’ eyes. I am convinced that we all would have better posture if we
took ballet lessons as children. Gwen White, PT, CLT,
offered her expertise and knowledge of the lymphatic
system and lymphedema, and John Medeiros, PT, PhD,
did the same regarding arthrokinematics.
My gratitude goes out to Rob Craven, President,
and the many people at F. A. Davis for their commitment
to making this textbook one that will continue
to make us all proud. Melissa Duffield, Acquisitions
Editor, brought new energy and vision. Karen
Williams, Developmental Editor, often had a better
(i.e., more clearly stated) way of wording a sentence.
I have appreciated her calm and honest communication.
Margaret Biblis, Publisher, continued to support
this project. Carolyn O’Brien, Design Manager, used
her expertise in the creation of the book cover and
inside art.

The major addition to the Fifth Edition is the chapter
on the circulatory system. The cardiovascular and lymphatic
systems are becoming more clinically relevant in
the fields of physical and occupational therapy, athletic
training, and massage therapy, just as they have in other
medical fields. New treatment techniques require basic
understanding of these systems.
Individuals wanting a fundamental understanding
of kinesiology and anatomy from a clinical perspective
will find this text of great value. The anatomical basis of
common pathological conditions is briefly described in
most chapters to give greater clinical relevance. The
functional activities and clinical exercises in the
“Review Questions” section of many chapters have been
expanded.
The depth and scope of the text remains the same.
Emphasis is on basic kinesiology and anatomy. Simple,
easy-to-follow descriptions and explanations remain
the core of this book. Not all disciplines may need all of
the information within this text. For example, some disciplines
may not have a need to study arthrokinematics,
or the temporomandibular joint, or gait. The book is
written so that instructors can omit these and other
concepts without putting the student at a disadvantage
in terms of understanding other subject matter. The
chapters dedicated to the various joints are essentially
self-standing, so the order in which they are read can be
easily changed. Instead of beginning with joints of the
upper extremity, one could begin with the lower extremity
or the axial skeleton, and not lose understanding.
Lynn S. Lippert