Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology

Janice K. Loudon, PT, PhD, ATC, is an associate professor in the doctor of physical therapy division in the department of community and family medicine at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She has more than 25 years of experience in clinical sports medicine and has worked as a physical therapy instructor for over 20 years. Previously, she was an associate professor and director of the doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) program at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. In 2007, Loudon was named an Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty by the department of physical therapy education at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Loudon has published more than 25 articles in referred journals, written 4 book chapters, and coauthored two editions of The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide (Human Kinetics, 1998, 2008). She is a frequent invited presenter at national, state, and local conferences and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She resides in Durham, North Carolina. In her spare time she enjoys tennis, cycling, and gardening. Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, CSCS, is an associate professor of physical therapy at Wichita State University. He earned a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2006 from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Manske was also a sport physical therapy fellow training under the guidance of George J. Davies in one of the first sport physical therapy residency programs. As a practicing physical therapist, Manske has over 18 years of clinical experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and actively researches knee and shoulder rehabilitation and sport performance enhancement. Manske has published more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals, edited 3 home study courses, coauthored 12 home study course chapters, coauthored 30 book chapters, and authored or coauthored 5 books, all related to orthopedic or sport rehabilitation. He is a board-certified sport physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, where he serves as vice president of the Sports Section. Manske presents multiple weekend courses on various topics concerning the shoulder and knee and remains active in clinical practice. He also serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. He is a reviewer for several journals, including American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy in Sports, Sports Health, Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, and Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. In 2007, Manske received the Sports Section Excellence in Education Award from the American Physical Therapy Association. He also received the Kansas Physical Therapy Educator award from the Kansas Physical Therapy Association (2003) and the Rodenberg Teaching Award from the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University (2004). Manske and his wife, Julie, live in Wichita. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and watching collegiate and professional sports. Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, MEd, OCS, SCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS, is an associate professor in the division of doctorate of physiccal therapy in the department of community and family practice at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at Wichita State University and clinical faculty in the Duke University Medical Center manual therapy fellowship program.Reiman has published more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as 9 book chapters and 3 home study courses. He coauthored one text, Functional Testing in Human Performance (Human Kinetics, April 2009), with Robert C. Manske. He has given numerous presentations at national, regional, and local conferences. Reiman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy, Kansas Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers' Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Alpha Eta Society. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Physical Therapy and is a member of the editorial boards for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. He is a reviewer for several journals, including British Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Clinical Anatomy, and Journal of Athletic Training. Reiman is a level 1 track and field coach and a level 1 Olympic weightlifting club coach. He also works as a strength and conditioning specialist for women's volleyball at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, and for the men's and women's volleyball teams at Newman University in Wichita. Reiman resides in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking in the surrounding hills, and wakeboarding with his children.

Part I: Basic Biomechanics Chapter 1. Kinematics Movement Mechanics Joint Motion Kinematic Analyses Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 2. Kinetics Basic Kinetic Terms Forces Levers Moments Vector Analysis Force Diagrams Clinical Application of Kinetics Conclusion Review Questions Part II: Basic Muscle and Joint Physiology and Function Chapter 3. Muscle and Nerve Physiology Muscle Structure Motor Unit Muscle Fiber Types Muscle Contraction Nervous System Neuromuscular Control Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 4. Muscle Performance and Function Skeletal Muscle Properties Muscle Contractions Muscle Functions Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion Muscle Performance Factors Affecting Muscle Performance Clinical Measures of Muscle Performance Effects of Injury, Immobilization, and Aging on Muscle Performance Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 5. Human Joint Structure and Function Joints Periarticular Tissues Joint Positions and Movements Conclusion Review Questions Part III: Regional Anatomy and Kinesiology Chapter 6. Cervical Spine Vertebral Column Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 7. Craniomandibular Complex Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 8. Thoracic Spine Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 9. Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 10. Shoulder Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 11. Elbow and Forearm Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 12. Wrist and Hand Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 13. Hip Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 14. Knee Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 15. Foot and Ankle Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Part IV: Basic Movements and Clinical Applications Chapter 16. Posture Body Types Standing Posture Sitting and Lying Postures Postural Faults Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 17. Walking Gait Determinants of Gait Gait Sequence Gait Kinematics Muscle Activity During Gait Gait Kinetics Gait Parameters Abnormal Gait Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 18. Running Gait Running Compared With Walking Running Sequence Running Kinematics Muscle Activity During Running Running Kinetics Running Injuries Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 19. Cutting and Jumping Cutting Jumping Conclusion Review Questions