Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement

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.

Susan J. Sain, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is currently a faculty member and academic fieldwork coordinator at Roane State Community College in Tennessee. Susan earned her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin at Madison along with a degree in Spanish. She later earned a master's degree in Health Promotion/Health Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Her professional experiences include adult and child psychology, skilled nursing, pediatrics in a variety of settings, early intervention, and academia. Susan served as the program director of the occupational therapy assistant program at Roane State Community College for 11 years and has been the academic fieldwork coordinator for 9 years. Susan has instructed the kinesiology course for more than 17 years. Susan has served in a variety of volunteer positions for state associations, including the American Occupational Therapy Association and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Her current interests include aging in place, environmental psychology, and universal design.

Carolyn L. Roller, OTR/L, is an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She also works pro re nata (PRN) as a hand therapist in several clinics in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Carolyn earned her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Her professional experiences include outpatient rehabilitation, home and job site analysis, ergonomic considerations in the wellness community, and occupational therapy assistant education. Carolyn was an adjunct faculty member at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee, teaching kinesiology in the occupational therapy assistant program and prevention of hand injuries in the wellness community.