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Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function

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Joseph Muscolino has written a text which takes the Kinesiological depth of experts like Neumann and Oatis and has brought the necessary concepts into a practical focus for massage therapists, as well as other allied health professionals. Rather than write from the vantage point of a lecturer's podium, Joe has taken the inquisitiveness of students and woven a text which answers their questions before they are asked. Our school, The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, strives to make the sciences more accessible to students while maintaining a high level of academic excellence. Joe has gifted our school and the profession with a visual and scholarly delight which fulfills that quest. When considering the melding of thoroughness and user friendliness, in some respect, he could have subtitled the text "Everything You Wanted To Know About Kinesiology But Were Afraid To Ask". For the student, concepts which appear to be confusing and out of reach come into razor sharp focus. For the licensed practitioner, the illustrations and explanations support the science behind the art and offer illustrations which provide clarity in discussions with clients. For teachers, the publisher's Evolve ancillaries offer images from the text as well as other thoughtfully considered classroom tools which complement this fine work. As Chair of the Health Sciences Department, I heartily recommend this text to anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge base in a practical, lucid manner.

As a massage therapy student completely new to the world of bodywork, this book is an excellent study companion. Every part of this book is helpful, even down to chapter outlines, key terms and word origins at the beginning of each chapter and review questions at the end. The layout is such that it is easy to read and digest the information without losing focus (an absolute must with the nature of this subject). There are additional information boxes throughout which really help to reinforce the concepts being taught. The pictures and photos are very clear and I found the chapter on bones essential as an aid to learning names and landmarks. There is a web site link for additional learning resources and answers to the review questions. This book has been very well thought out, written and presented and nothing has been left out. I wouldn't be without it.

I found that this book was perfect in broadening my knowledge of the human body, more specifically the skeletal system and muscles. It managed to explain the way muscles worked and functioned in a simple manner so that I could fully understand everything that was being said, despite having no University background. It's helped me in the area that I needed it for and that is a better understanding of how my body operates during the strenuous physical activity in my fitness regime and weight routine. It enabled me to improve each activity I performed in some way or another and made me aware of the specific muscles being targetted during my weight sessions.

Great buy and definately worth every penny.

this book will be used in a class setting and will be invaluable as a reference book and will be part of a growing reference library.

This book was excellent. I am studying Occupational Therapy. This has been helpful in learning body movement. The pictures are great and most done with live people and some with animated. The dvd that comes along is great going through the body as well and putting it all together for you in one setting without having to search.

The best Kinesiology book on the market (That is: right up there with Neumann's book. They are truly the best). Dr. Muscolino's distinction is in that his book is completely approachable; written very clearly, yet does provide in-depth, conceptual, comprehensive review of the subject of kinesiology. Dr. Muscolino is a truly gifted writer, teacher, kinesiologist. His love and command of the subject matter is unmistakable, unparallelled. A truly invaluable source for anyone with a real passion or need to delve into this eye-opening, extremely applicable subject, in the contexts of massage, bodywork, physical therapy, fitness, dance, art and many more.

I cannot thank Dr. Muscolino enough for his achievement, style, knowledge and love for the subject. But I bought his book(s). Anyone interested or required to understand kinesiology should buy it too.

I took a class with Joe Muscolino, and this book was a nice complement. It is a nice refresher for anything learned in school, and a good reminder for what you should know as a massage therapist if you don't already know the stuff in the book. Well written and not boring.

I found this book to be an excellent reference work to accompany my classroom text.

This a very GOOD book to learn every bone and muscle!!! I really enjoyed it. It helped me learned everything I need to know about the bones and musxle structure. I recommend it to anyone. It's a very helpful book.

And on the evolve side of elsevier book publishing - of how much is now under the evolve or evolution bandwagon. look at the blog on runningengineer (google it) for an explanation of running according to this master of kinesiology.