Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement
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Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement

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Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement

About this book

An In-Depth Resource for Understanding the Foundational Concepts and Clinical Applications in the Field of Biomechanics

Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is highly suitable as a textbook for today's biomechanics students who may come from many diverse academic programs and professional sectors. The work covers foundational theoretical and mathematical concepts in biomechanics, as well as up-to-date data collection, interpretation, and storage techniques. It also highlights the contemporary clinical applications of biomechanical research. New case studies related to cerebral palsy, patellar femoral pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction are also included.

The work appeals to a broad audience within the field of biomechanics, an interdisciplinary field with applications in mechanical engineering, medicine, physical therapy, sports and exercise, and product development. Authors at leading universities guide the reader through the latest advancements in the field while also imparting critical foundational knowledge to allow for subject matter mastery and more precise practical application. Concepts covered in the book include:

  • Biomechanical signal processing, anthropometry, kinematics and kinetics, muscle mechanics, and kinesiological electromyography
  • Forward simulations and muscle-actuated simulations, static and dynamic balance, and the role of the central nervous system in biomechanics
  • Movement sequencing and the kinetic chain concept, electromagnetic systems, inertial sensors, clinical measures of kinematics, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of force plates
  • Markerset design and event detection for gait and athletic motions like jumping, landing, and pitching
  • Guidance on setting up a motion lab and access to online Excel spreadsheets with kinematic and kinetic marker data

By providing a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement will appeal to biomedical engineers working in the field of biomechanics and allied professionals in the medical, rehabilitation, and sports industries. Its comprehensive overall insight into the field of biomechanics also makes the work a highly useful resource for students and teachers of biomechanics at all levels of experience and expertise.

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Yes, you can access Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement by Stephen J. Thomas,Joseph A. Zeni,David A. Winter in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. COVER
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. COPYRIGHT PAGE
  4. DEDICATION PAGE
  5. CONTENTS
  6. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
  7. PREFACE
  8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  9. ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE
  10. CHAPTER 1 BIOMECHANICS AS AN INTERDISCIPLINE
  11. CHAPTER 2 SIGNAL PROCESSING
  12. CHAPTER 3 KINEMATICS
  13. CHAPTER 4 ANTHROPOMETRY
  14. CHAPTER 5 KINETICS: FORCES AND MOMENTS OF FORCE
  15. CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL WORK, ENERGY, AND POWER
  16. CHAPTER 7 UNDERSTANDING 3D KINEMATIC AND KINETIC VARIABLES
  17. CHAPTER 8 MUSCLE MECHANICS
  18. CHAPTER 9 KINESIOLOGICAL ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
  19. CHAPTER 10 MODELING OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
  20. CHAPTER 11 STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCE
  21. CHAPTER 12 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM'S ROLE IN BIOMECHANICS
  22. CHAPTER 13 A CASE-BASED APPROACH TO INTERPRETING BIOMECHANICAL DATA
  23. APPENDIX A KINEMATIC, KINETIC, AND ENERGY DATA
  24. APPENDIX B UNITS AND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO BIOMECHANICAL AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHICAL MEASUREMENTS
  25. INDEX
  26. EULA