Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body: Normal and Pathological Conditions

Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body in Normal and Pathological Conditions covers the changes in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems, which when combined are the three pillars of human movement. It examines the causes, processes, consequences and contexts of physical activity from different perspectives and life stages, including early childhood and in the elderly. The book explains how purposeful movement of the human body is affected by pathological conditions related to any of these major systems. Coverage also includes external and internal factors that affect human growth patterns and development throughout the lifespan (embryo, child, adult and geriatrics).

It is the perfect reference for researchers of kinesiology and clinicians and students involved in rehabilitation practice.

Includes in-depth coverage of the mechanical behavior of the embryo as one of the major determinants of human movement throughout the lifecycleProvides a comparison of human movement between normal and pathological conditions Systematically addresses each body region in functional and dysfunctional kinesiological terms

PART 1: HISTORY AND BASICS OF KINESIOLOGY 1. Past, Present and Future of Kinesiology 2. Principles of Kinesiology 3. Fundamentals of Human movement, Its Control and Energetics 4. Architecture of Human Joints and their Movement

PART 2: TISSUES 5. Morphogenesis and Biomechanics of the Embryo and Foetus 6. Architecture of Bone Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions 7. Architecture of Cartilage Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions 8. Architecture of Muscle Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions 9. Architecture of Tendon and Ligament and their Adaptation to Pathological Conditions 10. Architecture of Fascia and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions

PART 3: UPPER EXTREMITY 11. Kinesiology of the Shoulder Complex 12. Kinesiology of the Elbow Complex 13. Kinesiology of the Wrist and Hand

PART 4: TRUNK AND PELVIS 14. Kinesiology of the Temporomandibular Joint 15. Kinesiology of the Cervical Vertebral column 16. Kinesiology of the Thoracic Vertebral Column 17. Kinesiology of the Lumbar Vertebral Column 18. Kinesiology of the Pelvis

PART 5: CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM 19. Kinesiology of Respiration 20. Biomechanics of Circulation

PART 6: LOWER EXTREMITY  21. Kinesiology of the Hip 22. Kinesiology of the Knee 23. Kinesiology of the Ankle and Foot Complex

PART 7: SENSORY-MOTOR INTEGRATION AND PERFORMANCE 24. Motor Control and Sensory-Motor Integration of Human Movement 25. Motor Learning 26. Balance and Postural Control

PART 8: LOCOMOTION 27. Effect of Weightlessness on Human Body 28. Evolution of Bipedalism 29. Kinesiology of Human Gait 30. Biomechanical Principles of the Exercise Design