Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Second Edition approaches the study of kinesiology by connecting function to the underlying components that make movement possible. Jeremy Keough, Susan Sain, and Carolyn Roller present a text that makes learning and retaining information easier for students through application. A top-down approach, based on the AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition is used to allow the student to see the big picture and then guides them to understand what fundamental kinesiological functions may be causing limitations or decreased engagement in daily activities.Benefits and Features: New chapters on kinesiology and therapeutic exercise, as well as functional mobility in the home and communityUpper extremity information is divided into four chapters for enhanced learning; information presented addresses function across the lifespanOccupational profiles describing actual client conditions at the beginning of several chaptersOccupation/real-life based activities and questions at the end of each chapterEmphasis on function and identification of how and why movement occursMultiple tables and figures to enhance learningCall out boxes that highlight and clarify key conceptsA seamless integration of theory, fact, and practiceSelected standardized tests, pinch and grip strength, and range of motion normsGlossary of terms and expanded Web resourcesInstructors materials include PowerPoint presentations, student study guides, and a test bankKinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Second Edition provides students with thorough explanations and learning activities that will put kinesiology into context. Students will also gain insight into the practice of occupational therapy through directed questions and problem solving to assist the client in achieving movement goals.
✔ Author(s): Jeremy Keough MSOT OTR/L,Susan Sain MS OTR/L,Carolyn Roller OTR/L
✔ Title: Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (52 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1630912743
✔ ISBN-13: 9781630912741
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
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The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
