Anne Shumway-Cook | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Lippincott (R) Connect Featured Title
Purchase of the new print edition of this Lippincott (R) Connect title includes access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos and multiple-choice Q&A and self-assessments.

Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, is the only text that bridges the gap between current and emerging motor control research and its application to clinical practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this classic resource prepares users to effectively assess, evaluate, and treat clients with problems related to postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function using today's evidence-based best practices.

This extensively revised 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in research and features updated images, clinical features, and case studies to ensure a confident transition to practice. Each chapter follows a consistent, straightforward format to simplify studying and reinforce understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, clinical applications of current research, and evidence to support treatments used in the rehabilitation of patients with motor control problems.

New and revised content in every chapter keeps students at the forefront of motor control research.
Consistent, straightforward presentation simplifies studying and reinforces student's understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, and clinical applications of current research, including methods for assessing, evaluating, and treating clients with motor dyscontrol in each area, and research evidence that support these treatments.
Lab Activities provide valuable practice applying chapter concepts.
Clinical tests and measures familiarize students with the latest assessment methods and procedures; also provided is the latest research related to interpreting tests and measure results.
High-quality figures clarify concepts underlying anatomy and physiology.
Chapter Summaries reinforce understanding of key takeaways at a glance.
Case Studies demonstrate concepts in action.
Companion videos available online guide students through the application of concepts to real-life physical therapy and rehabilitation scenarios.

Lippincott (R) Connect features:

Full access to the digital version of the book with the ability to highlight and take notes on key passages for a more personal, efficient study experience.
Carefully curated resources, such as interactive diagrams, audio and video tutorials, and self-assessment, all designed to facilitate further comprehension.

Lippincott (R) Connect also allows users to create Study Collections to further personalize the study experience. With Study Collections you can:

Pool content from books across your entire library into self-created Study Collections based on discipline, procedure, organ, concept or other topics.
Display related text passages, video clips and self-assessment questions from each book (if available) for efficient absorption of material.
Annotate and highlight key content for easy access later.
Navigate seamlessly between book chapters, sections, self-assessments, notes and highlights in a single view/page.