Human Movement. An Introductory Text for Physiotherapy

This book provides essentiel information on how movement is produced, how to recognize when movement is abnormal, what caused the abnormality, and what must be done to improve it. In this second edition of Human Movement the link between basic knowledge and methods of treatment is reinforced by the addition of new chapters which discuss the reaction of the patient to disability, the rehabilitation team, and the therapists role in the planning and treatment of patients. All chapters have been revised, and most are enlarged to reflect the importance, to all those involved in treatment of the disabled, of knowledge about 'how man moves'. Two new Apendices outline the use of a variety of testing and measuring techniques, and provide basic guidelines for the analysis, planning, and teaching of a functional activity. This is essential reading for all those requiring an understanding of human movement and its clinical application.