Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement

Author:   Susan Sain ,  Carolyn Roller ,  Jeremy L Keough
Publisher:   SLACK Incorporated
Edition:   3rd edition
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9781638220336


Pages:   378
Publication Date:   15 February 2024
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Susan Sain ,  Carolyn Roller ,  Jeremy L Keough
Publisher:   SLACK Incorporated
Imprint:   SLACK Incorporated
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9781638220336


ISBN 10:   1638220336
Pages:   378
Publication Date:   15 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Introduction Unique Features of This Kinesiology Text Chapter 1 Kinesiology: A Foundation in Occupational Therapy Chapter 2 Human Body Functions and Structures Influencing Movement Chapter 3 Factors Influencing Movement Chapter 4 Introducing Body Movement Chapter 5 Function and Movement of the Trunk and Neck Chapter 6 Function and Movement of the Lower Extremity Chapter 7 Function and Movement of the Shoulder and Scapula Chapter 8 Function and Movement of the Elbow Complex Chapter 9 Function and Movement of the Wrist and Extrinsic Hand Chapter 10 Function and Movement of the Intrinsic Hand Chapter 11 Kinesiology and Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 12 Functional Mobility in the Home and Community Glossary Appendix A Web Resources Appendix B Available Range of Motion Norms Appendix C Epilogues of Occupational Profiles Appendix D Grip/Pinch and Testing Norms

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Susan J. Sain, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is currently a faculty member and academic fieldwork coordinator at Roane State Community College in Tennessee. Susan earned her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin at Madison along with a degree in Spanish. She later earned a master's degree in Health Promotion/Health Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Her professional experiences include adult and child psychology, skilled nursing, pediatrics in a variety of settings, early intervention, and academia. Susan served as the program director of the occupational therapy assistant program at Roane State Community College for 11 years and has been the academic fieldwork coordinator for 9 years. Susan has instructed the kinesiology course for more than 17 years. Susan has served in a variety of volunteer positions for state associations, including the American Occupational Therapy Association and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Her current interests include aging in place, environmental psychology, and universal design. Carolyn L. Roller, OTR/L, is an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She also works pro re nata (PRN) as a hand therapist in several clinics in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Carolyn earned her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Her professional experiences include outpatient rehabilitation, home and job site analysis, ergonomic considerations in the wellness community, and occupational therapy assistant education. Carolyn was an adjunct faculty member at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee, teaching kinesiology in the occupational therapy assistant program and prevention of hand injuries in the wellness community.

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