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Biomechanics in Clinic and Research

An interactive teaching and learning course

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research is a unique resource, which combines an exceptional online course with a practical and accessible book. The course is thoroughly integrated with… Leer más

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Biomechanics in Clinic and Research is a unique resource, which combines an exceptional online course with a practical and accessible book. The course is thoroughly integrated with the text and the many high-quality animations, interactive tests and clear explanations will enable you to gain a confident understanding of the clinical aspects of biomechanics.

Written by a leading expert in the field, Biomechanics in Clinic and Research presents the latest research in a form which is accessible, practical, thorough and up-to-the minute.

Puntos claves

  • A complete course comprising fully integrated paper and online components
  • 15+ hours online learning time
  • Over 100 high-quality animations bring to life abstract concepts
  • Self-assessed questions and interactive tests help you check your learning
  • Updates keep it at the cutting edge
  • Carefully structured to build from basic principles to complex concepts
  • Highly practical with a constant clinical emphasis
  • Comprehensive coverage

De interès para

Student and practising podiatrists; physiotherapists; orthotists; biomechanists; sports therapists

Índice

Chapter 1: Maths and Mechanics Jim Richards
Chapter 2: Forces, Moments and Muscles Jim Richards
Chapter 3: Ground Reaction Forces, Impulse and Momentum Jim Richards
Chapter 4: Motion and Joint Motion Jim Richards
Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power Jim Richards
Chapter 6: Inverse Dynamics Theory Jim Richards
Chapter 7: Measurement of Force and Pressure Jim Richards and Dominic Thewlis
Chapter 8: Methods of Analysis of Movement Jim Richards, Dominic Thewlis and Sarah Jane Hobbs
Chapter 9: Anatomical Models and Marker Sets Jim Richards and Dominic Thewlis
Chapter 10: Measurement of Muscle Function and Physiological Cost Jim Richards, Dominc Thewlis and James Selfe
Chapter 11: Biomechanics of Direct and Indirect Orthotic Management Jim Richards
Chapter 12: Common movement tasks in Clinical Assessment James Selfe, Jim Richards and Dominic Thewlis

Reseñas

“This book is a complete course comprising of fully integrated print and online components which bring quality animations to life.”




"This book is recommended for the library of any practitioner who has a strong interest in biomechanics and wishes to study further the concepts of biomechanics taking it to the next level."


Shaun Kelly, Podiatry Review. Vol. 65 No. 4

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Sobre el autor

JR

Jim Richards

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK