"Clinical knowledge presented in conjunction with anatomy is increasingly important earlier and earlier in the study of medicine. This has been further strengthened in this edition with the inclusion of about 30 new two-page spreads across the book devoted to - osteoarthritis of the hip joint, - compression syndromes of peripheral nerves, - conduction anesthesia of peripheral nerves, - shoulder arthroscopy and degenerative changes of the shoulder...

"Lynn S. Lippert provides clear, simple, and practical explanations that describe the prime movers at specific joints in various activities for you to gain the clinical understanding to help patients reach functional goals. The first seven chapters in this easy-to-understand, well-organized 4th edition describe the various body systems, terminology, and biomechanical principles, which will be applied in the individual joint chapters that follow. Clinical...

Netter's Integrated Musculoskeletal System is an innovative new text that brings together basic science material from several domains, providing a solid foundation prior to delving into topics of increasing complexity and clinical importance -all highlighted by superb Netter illustrations throughout. Initial chapters give a general overview of the human body, while the remaining chapters examine all facets of the musculoskeletal system, the injuries...

320 full-color double-sided cards to review the structures and movement of the skeletal and muscular systems.

"This book is designed for massage therapy students taking a Myology (study of muscles) and/or Kinesiology (study of movement) course as part of their massage curriculum. Because muscles permit our body's movement, these topics complement each other. Massage therapy is frequently defined as the systematic manipulation of soft tissue of the body for therapeutic purposes"--Provided by publisher.

This updated fourth edition offers a straightforward, student-friendly approach to learning the clinical evaluation of Joint Range of Motion (ROM), Muscle Length, and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region to help physical therapists and occupational therapists hone their understanding of pertinent surface and deep anatomy. The narrative outlines the steps taken in assessment techniques and interpreting...