BOOK REVIEW Trail Guide to Movement: Building the Body in Motion

摘要

The art and science of human movement can be a challenging subject due to the complexity of 11 major organ systems working together toward one goal. However, it is crucial for those in the health care professions to understand this complexity for the well-being of clients. Andrew Biel is a licensed massage practitioner with a strong passion for the body and its functions. Biel's (2015) Trail Guide to Movement: Building the Body in Motion serves as an introduction to how bones, fasciae, joints, muscles,' and other structures work together to produce human movement. Biel created this text to complement his (2014) Trail Guide to the Body: A Hands-on Guide to Locating Muscles, Bones, and More, which guides readers through the hands-on subject of palpatory anatomy. Trail Guide to Movement intends to appeal to students, practitioners, and instructors to understand the structure, function, and biomechanics of the human body with the premise that one cannot change something if they do not first know how it works. Biel presents information to readers in a whimsical manner through detailed illustrations and captions.