This innovative textbook presents a uniquely structured view of the phyiological process underlying physical therapy. Research-based and up-to-date, the text takes the reader up to and beyond the scope of traditional degree-level physiology texts in those aspects of human physiology that are pertinent to research and practice in physical therapy. It also contains frequent descriptions of how this phyiological information is applied in practice. Features: * In-depth focus on motor control, pain and Neuroplasticity. * Discussion of the physiological principles underlying cardiac rehabilitation. * Extensive coverage of exercise physical therapy. * Frequent explanation of the link between science and practice. * Extensive clinical applications to facilitate learning. * Attractive, well-illustrated, two-colour text.