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Table 1 The concepts of Kinaesthetics

From: Studying feasibility and effects of a two-stage nursing staff training in residential geriatric care using a 30 month mixed-methods design [ISRCTN24344776]

Main concepts

Sub-themes

1 Interaction

Senses (visual, auditory, taste, smell, tactile, kinaesthetic)

 

Movement elements (time, effort, space)

 

Types of interaction (mutual, serial, unilateral)

2 Functional anatomy

Bones and muscles

 

Masses and spaces

 

Orientation to one's own body

3 Human movement

Postural and transport movement

 

Parallel and spiral movement patterns

4 Effort

Pulling and pushing

5 Human functions

Simple human functions (positions)

 

Complex human functions (locomotion and movement in place)

6 Environment

Movement supporting and restricting environment