Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy by Melinda F Rybski

Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy by Melinda F Rybski

Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Third Edition covers the theoretical background for understanding the kinematics and kinetics of normal human physiological movement. Each specific joint is assessed in terms of musculoskeletal function, movements possible, and an overview of pathology that may develop.

Melinda F. Rybski, PhD, MS, OTR/L, is an Emeritus faculty member of the Occupational Therapy Division at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Dr. Rybski graduated from The Ohio State University College of Allied Medical Professions with a bachelor of science degree in 1979 and a master’s degree in 1987. She completed her PhD in 2010 with a degree from The Ohio State University, focusing on quantitative research, evaluation, and measurement. She has taught occupational therapy students for over 25 years, with a primary focus on kinesiology, physical disabilities, and the practice of occupational therapy and Level I fieldwork. She has also taught or assisted with other occupational therapy courses, including Application of Neurodevelopmental Construct, Practice of Occupational Therapy in the Hospital Setting, Interpersonal Dynamics and Task-Oriented Groups in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, Introduction to Alternative Research Methodologies, and Critical Phases of Life. Her clinical experience includes inpatient rehabilitation and acute, outpatient, and long-term care.

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ISBN 13	9781630914714
ISBN 10	1630914711
Title	Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy
Author	Melinda F Rybski
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SLACK Incorporated
Year published	2019-04-26
Number of pages	496
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