The only kinesiology book written by occupational therapy practitioners for the occupational therapy assistant is back with the Third Edition. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition approaches the study of kinesiology by connecting function to the underlying components that make movement possible. This text uses a top-down approach to showcase the functional level of a client and then guides the reader to ascertain what fundamental kinesiological functions may be causing limitations or decreased engagement in daily activities. Occupational profiles introduce occupational therapy assistant students to real-life patients and describe occupational therapy treatment and patient outcomes. The reader will gain insight into the practice of occupational therapy through solving problems and developing questions needed to assist the client to achieve movement-related goals in tasks, activities, and occupations. What’s included in the Third Edition: • Updates to reflect AOTA’s model curricula for basic sciences and the OTPF-4. • Chapters on kinesiology and therapeutic exercise as well as functional mobility in the home and community. • Emphasis on function and identification of how and why movement occurs. • Select standardized tests, pinch and grip strength, and range of motion norms are noted where appropriate. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition is a one-of-a-kind text that will enable occupational therapy assistant students to identify the underlying components that make movement possible.

Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Second Edition approaches the study of kinesiology by connecting function to the underlying components that make movement possible. Jeremy Keough, Susan Sain, and Carolyn Roller present a text that makes learning and retaining information easier for students through application.

Wolters Kluwer, publisher of the cornerstone Occupational Therapy text Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy, is pleased to announce an exciting new first edition that will start a tradition of publishing excellence in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program . Aligned with the most recent standards in the field, Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistantprovides the evidence-based, practice-focused information students need to succeed from classroom to clinic. Throughout this comprehensive book, learning activities and clinical scenarios bring concepts to life and enhance student retention. In addition to covering, theory, principles, therapeutic processes, conditions, and more, this accessible text contains elements that span the curriculum, providing beginning occupational therapy assistant students with a solid resource for fieldwork and practice. Contributions from experienced practitioners working in a broad range of settings ground the theoretical concepts in the real-world, and invite the students to understand their role in the clinical setting. Thirteen case studies, referred to throughout the text with an icon, help students understand the relevance of the occupational therapy assistant's role in the clinical setting. In addition, the book includes a sample complete case summation, along with additional online forms students can use in their own work.

The go-to text/reference for class, clinical, and practice! A who’s who of experts and educators brings you practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Written for OTAs to meet their unique needs, this approach combines theory with the practical, evidence-based functional content that develops the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practice.

The classic foundation work developed by Sally Ryan, COTA, ROH, has been completely revised and updated to reflect current healthcare trends. The reformulation of Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues and Techniques, Third Edition includes occupation-based case studies that highlight the didactic material presented in each chapter, along with an updated style of information. Four sections make up the new integrated text. The first section looks at important foundation concepts such as history, uniform technology, and the occupational therapy process. The second section introduces readers to people who are experiencing the challenges of disabilities. The chapters provide general information about the disabilities, as well as essential vocabulary and key concepts. The third section provides information on the "doing" of occupational therapy. Foundation treatment techniques are introduced so readers can master basic skills and continue to research current practice. Lastly, the fourth section focuses on the management aspects of an OTA's professional life. How-to information, as well as professional development, is the focus of this section.

"Cover "--"Front "--"Chapter 1" -- "Chapter 2" -- "Chapter 3" -- " Chapter 4" -- "Chapter 5" -- "Chapter 6" -- "Chapter 7" -- "Chapter 8" -- "Chapter 9" -- "Chapter 10" -- "Chapter 11" -- "Chapter 12" -- "Glossary" -- "Appendix A" -- "Appendix B" -- "Appendix C" -- "Appendix D

Aimed at undergraduate students in sport and exercise science courses, this text provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly overview of sports science, laying a solid foundation for future learning and for working as a professional in any field relating to physical activity.