Description |
xv, 451 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
Contents |
Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Fundamental principles -- Joint motions -- Muscle length tests and stretching exercises -- Posture : alignment and muscle balance -- Scoliosis -- Trunk muscles, strength tests and exercises -- Lower extremity strength tests -- Upper extremity and shoulder girdle strength tests -- Facial, eye, and neck muscles ; muscles of deglutition ; and respiratory muscles -- Painful conditions of the upper back, neck, and arm -- Painful conditions of the low back and lower extremities -- Plexuses, and spinal nerve and muscle charts -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Suggested readings -- Index |
Summary |
This text was written for students and practitioners in the health profession who need to acquire a knowledge of muscle function, skill in evaluating joint movement and muscle strength, and an understanding of the muscle imbalance associated with faulty posture |
Analysis |
Humans Muscles |
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Humans Muscles |
Notes |
Author of original ed. of Posture and pain, Henry Otis Kendall |
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Co-author of 1st and 2nd eds., Henry Otis Kendall |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-426) and index |
Subject |
Exercise.
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Muscles -- Examination.
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Muscles -- Physiology.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Diagnosis.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases.
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Pain.
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Physical therapy.
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Posture disorders.
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Posture.
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Muscles -- physiology.
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Musculoskeletal Diseases -- therapy.
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Musculoskeletal Diseases -- diagnosis.
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Pain.
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Posture.
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Author |
Andrews, Peter J., photographer
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Crosby, Ranice W., illustrations
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Krause, Charles, photographer
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McCreary, Elizabeth Kendall, author
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Provance, Patricia Geise, author
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LC no. |
92049150 |
ISBN |
0683045768 |
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9780683045765 |
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