CORE TEXTS BIOMECHANICS & KINESIOLOGY
NEW EDITION!
Levangie & Norkin’s Joint Structure and Function A Comprehensive Analysis, 7th Edition Michael D. Lewek, PT, PhD | Pamela K. Levangie, PT, DPT, DSc, FAPTA
The perfect balance of clarity and comprehensiveness The new edition of this classic text offers clear, logical discussions of joint structure and muscle action, combined with an evidence-based approach needed to understand joint dynamics in both health and disease. Thoroughly revised and updated, it incorporates the latest research findings and techniques, reflecting the text’s emphasis on evidence-based practice. Key Features Focuses on normal structure and function rather than specific patient problems to show how deviations from normal may create or underlie dysfunction. Prepares students to evaluate and treat human movement disorders with lucid discussions of biomechanics, joint structure, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology. “Anatomy Overview” tables begin each joint chapter to provide a quick review of the musculature. Features an evidence-based approach that applies current research to the challenges of daily practice. Clarifies key information with more than 800 photographs, radiographs, scans, and illustrations. Emphasizes the practical application of kinesiologic principles—and the close link between normal and disordered musculoskeletal function—with patient case studies at the beginning of each chapter that are followed throughout in “Case Application” boxes. Highlights key points with “Foundational Concepts” and invites deeper study with “Expanded Concepts” boxes and periodic summaries. Offers “Study Questions” and summaries at the end of each chapter. New to this Edition NEW! Enhanced illustrations to better support the text NEW! “Clinical Applications” helps students understand the clinical relevance of the concepts they are learning. NEW! Chapter on Aquatic Environmental Influences reviews how body movements and forces are altered in water vs land. UPDATED! Current evidence and terminology UPDATED! New chapter authors reflect a commitment to engage a new generation of clinicians, researchers and educators.
About 552 pages 964 Illustrations Hard cover | Late 2026 About $154.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5075-5
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