Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System 5e Lippincott Connect International Edition Print Book and Digital Access Card

With this purchase, you will receive a physical copy of the text bundled with a printed code providing access to Lippincott® Connect, including an Interactive digital version, multimedia content, and assessment questions.

Lippincott® Connect enhances your student experience in an all-in-one learning solution designed to strengthen comprehension and prepare you for success in your course. Your instructor may customize the course, create assignments, and track your progress. Valuable feedback and remediation are provided to you in real-time, identifying any topics which might need extra attention in your studies. Lippincott® Connect provides key performance insights, reported in a user-friendly dashboard, that allow you to tailor your learning experiences and maximize efficiency.
 
In addition to the content of the digital version described below, this title includes the following digital assets::
•            Chapter proficiency quizzes, aligned to book chapters, with rationale and remediation
•            PrepU test questions, organized by chapter, with rationale and remediation

Clinically focused, clearly written and vibrantly illustrated, this introductory text equips students with a working knowledge of the force-motion relationship within the musculoskeletal system and the use of biomechanical principles in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction in clinical settings. Content progresses logically, introducing the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics and providing focused perspectives on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints and applied biomechanics - with case studies throughout to integrate biomechanical knowledge into clinical training for patient care. This updated 5th Edition of Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System highlights the global relevance of musculoskeletal biomechanics and features new full-color images that demonstrate biomechanical movement with vivid detail.

• NEW! Two new chapters familiarize students with biomechanical approaches to the thoracic spine and rib cage, and typical postures (such as squatting) and their biomechanical impact upon indigenous people throughout the world.
• UPDATED! Revised content throughout acquaints students with the most up-to-date and clinically relevant perspectives.
• NEW! Full-color illustrations clarify structures and movements with engaging detail.
• Clinical case studies help students link biomechanical knowledge to practical applications.