Clinical Kinesiology (Third Edition)

Author: (Japan) Maruyama Jinji
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is a fundamental discipline of Physical Therapy Science, and Clinical Kinesiology can also be referred to as the foundation of Physical Therapy or the principles of Physical Therapy. A corresponding scientific basis is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of Physical Therapy. Recently, Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), which emphasizes medical treatment based on scientific evidence, has been increasingly advocated. In the scientific basis of Physical Therapy, responses and changes in kinesiology, physiology, and other fields are very important. This book primarily discusses the mechanisms of muscle and nerves that produce physiological changes and movements. Therefore, it contributes to the advancement of Physical Therapy Science to some extent. This book is a fundamental discipline of Physical Therapy Science, and Clinical Kinesiology can also be referred to as the foundation of Physical Therapy or the principles of Physical Therapy. A corresponding scientific basis is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of Physical Therapy. Recently, Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), which emphasizes medical treatment based on scientific evidence, has been increasingly advocated. In the scientific basis of Physical Therapy, responses and changes in kinesiology, physiology, and other fields are very important. This book primarily discusses the mechanisms of muscle and nerves that produce physiological changes and movements. Therefore, it contributes to the advancement of Physical Therapy Science to some extent.