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Book Detail
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Functional Movement Development Across The Life Span
Cech, Donna J
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780721631745 Category: Physical Therapy Affiliation: Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.0 x 7.6 in
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Synopsis:
The 2nd edition of this expert text emphasizes normal development and function, examining how function is attained and how it can be optimiz ed across the life span. Its logical organization and presentation equ ips readers with the background and tools needed to understand the com ponents of functional movement. A solid grounding in normal developmen t, including the cellular and systems changes that begin in the embryo and continue throughout life, enables readers to recognize, understan d, and appropriately treat abnormal motor function. This new, expanded edition features enhanced content related to development of specific age groups, with a unique focus on the ongoing development of the heal thy older adult. Specifically, the chapters dealing with the skeletal system, the cardiovascular and pulmonary system, and the nervous syste m have been extensively updated and more comprehensively illustrated.
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