Kisner

Therapeutic Exercise
Foundations and Techniques
FOURTH EDITION

Carolyn Kisner, MS, PT
Associate Professor Physical Therapy Program College of Mount St. Joseph Cincinnati, Ohio Assistant Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University School of Allied Medical Professions Physical Therapy Division Columbus, Ohio

Lynn Allen Colby, MS, PT
Assistant Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University School of Allied Medical Professions Physical Therapy Division Columbus, Ohio

Illustrations by Jerry L. Kisner, MS

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