The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics
with access to e-learning course [formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research]
- 2 Edición - 29 de marzo de 2018
- Última edición
- Autor: Jim Richards
- Idioma: Inglés
ALL-ENCOMPASSING and EXPANDED, now covering the WHOLE BODY (lower quadrant PLUS upper quadrant and spine) – The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics (formerly Bi… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
ALL-ENCOMPASSING and EXPANDED, now covering the WHOLE BODY (lower quadrant PLUS upper quadrant and spine) – The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics (formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research) presents the latest research in a form which is accessible, practical, thorough and up-to-the minute.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Starts from basic principles and builds up to complex concepts
- Highly practical with a constant clinical emphasis
- Written for all health care professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrists
Índice
Índice
Section 1: Mechanics and Biomechanics Theory
1. Maths and Mechanics
Jim Richards
2. Forces, Moments and Muscles
Jim Richards
3. Ground Reaction Forces and Plantar Pressure
Jim Richards, Aoife Healy, Nachiappan Chockalingam
4. Motion and Joint Motion
Jim Richards, Dominic Thewlis, Robert Needham, Nachiappan Chockalingam
5. Work and Power During Human Movement
Jim Richards
6. Inverse Dynamics theory
Jim Richards
Section 2: Methods of Measurement and Modelling
7. Measurement of Force and Pressure
Jim Richard, Aoife Healy, Dominic Thewlis, Nachiappan Chockalingam
8. Methods of Analysis of Movement
Jim Richards, Dominic Thewlis, Jonnie Sinclair and Sarah Jane Hobbs
9. Anatomical Models and Marker Sets
Jim Richards, Dominic Thewlis, Ricardo Matias, Robert Needham, Nachiappan Chockalingam
10. Electromyography
P. Contessa, C.J. De Luca, Serge Roy and Jim Richards
Section 3: Clinical Assessment
11. The Biomechanics of Clinical Assessment
James Selfe, Jim Richards, Dave Levine, Dominic Thewlis
12. Biomechanics of Orthotic Management
Jim Richards, Aoife Healy, Nachiappan Chockalingam
13. Biomechanics of the Management of Lower Limb Amputees
Natalie Vanicek
Reseñas
Reseñas
"...a great overview, and a theoretical underpinning to clinical biomechanics.
...it would be a useful reference resource for many health departments
...a brilliant textbook that assists the reader through a large, difficult topic
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
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 2
- Última edición
- Publicado: 24 de abril de 2018
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre el autor
Sobre el autor
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