"Biomechanics is a field that analyzes the mechanical aspects of biological organisms. In this book focused on human biomechanics, anatomical and mechanical factors, as well as functional applications are covered. The integrated approach to coverage of these areas taken in previous editions is continued in this ninth edition"--
Basic Biomechanics provides balanced coverage of anatomical structure, biomechanics, and applications, as recommended by the Biomechanics Academy of AAHPERD.
The updated edition reflects recent developments in the effects of weightlessness on the musculoskeletal system, osteoporosis, and the stretch-shortening cycle in muscle. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This title presents an overview of biomechanical principles for use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Hall (kinesiology, University of Texas) uses new findings from the research literature to exemplify the concepts presented, and integrates anatomical and mechanical concepts and applications throughout the introductory textbook. The...
This edition also retains the important sensitivity to the fact that some beginning students of biomechanics possess weak backgrounds in mathematics.
This edition's new introductory chapter explains the importance of biomechanics study and includes the "International System of Units" appendix.
The text opens with a chapter that introduces the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics; the remainder of the book then focuses on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints, and applied biomechanics.
A sound knowledge of some of the biomechanical material and concepts forms a necessary foundation for the study of physiotherapy. This book aims to explain biomechanics at an introductory level...
The contributors to this book are from the leading institutions in the world that are researching spine biomechanics.
Shi, X., Cao, L., Reed, M.P., Rupp, J.D., Hoff, C.N., Hu, J., 2014. A statistical human rib cage geometry model accounting for variations by age, sex, stature and body mass index. Journal of Biomechanics 47, 2277e2285. Shi, X., Cao, L., ...