2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System Fourth Edition, International Edition Margareta Nordin January 2012 / Softbound / 8.375 x 10.875 472 pp. / Approx. 450 Illus. / Approx. 25 Tables 978-1-4511-1709-7

DESCRIPTION Now in its Fourth Edition, Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System uses a direct and comprehensive approach to present students with a working knowledge of biomechanical principles of use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The text opens with a chapter that introduces the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics; the remainder of the book then focuses on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints, and applied biomechanics. FEATURES f f Expanded coverage of gait analysis and abnormal gait based on reviewer feedback f f Additional clinical case studies to further the link between knowledge and practice f f Comprehensive coverage of basic biomechanics for all human joints f f Biomechanical knowledge integrated into clinical training for patient care f f Contributions from a variety of disciplines including orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine, biomechanical engineering, and anesthesiology f f Calculation boxes with biomechanical computations to promote comprehensive of biomechanical principles f f Practical examples and clinical case studies that actively apply biomechanical knowledge to practice

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Biomechanics Part 1: Biomechanics of Tissues & Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 2. Biomechanics of the Bone 3. Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage 4. Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments 5. Biomechanics of Peripheral Nerves 6. Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle Part 2: Biomechanics of Joints 7. Biomechanics of the Knee 8. Biomechanics of the Hip 9. Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle 10. Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine 11. Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine 12. Biomechanics of the Shoulder 13. Biomechanics of the Elbow 14. Biomechanics of the Wrist and the Hand Part 3: Applied Biomechanics 15. Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation 16. Biomechanics of Arthroplasty 17. Biomechanics of Gait Appendix A: The International System of Measurement

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

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