The Kinesiology of Corrective Exercise
Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1937.
Illustrated by Illustrated. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #14089
Spine lightly darkened, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; "The purpose of this book is to provide a practicaltext in kinesiology for the use of students, teachers and physiotherapists specializing in the field of corrective exercise. An elementary knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and physics is essential as background for an understanding of the topics discussed in Part I and of the exercise-analyses of Part II. The chapters comprising Part I present facts and theories regarding the structures and functions of certain of the articulations which have particular significance from a corrective standpoint, with a brief consideration of the orthopedic conditions most commonly encountered in this field. In Part II are presented in considerable detail kinesiologyical analyses of typical corrective exercises, preceded by short chapters ... dealing with the physiology of exercise, posture standards and practical suggestions regarding the conduct of corrective classes in the schools." - Preface. ; 268 pages.
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