Full Description
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.A complete course comprising fully integrated paper and online components15+ hours online learning timeOver 100 high-quality animations bring to life abstract conceptsSelf-assessed questions and interactive tests help you check your learningUpdates keep it at the cutting edgeCarefully structured to build from basic principles to complex conceptsHighly practical with a constant clinical emphasisComprehensive coverage
Contents
Chapter 1Chapter 2: Forces, Moments and Muscles Jim RichardsChapter 3: Ground Reaction Forces, Impulse and Momentum Jim RichardsChapter 4: Motion and Joint Motion Jim RichardsChapter 5: Work, Energy and Power Jim RichardsChapter 6: Inverse Dynamics Theory Jim RichardsChapter 7: Measurement of Force and Pressure Jim Richards and Dominic ThewlisChapter 8: Methods of Analysis of Movement Jim Richards, Dominic Thewlis and Sarah Jane HobbsChapter 9: Anatomical Models and Marker Sets Jim Richards and Dominic ThewlisChapter 10: Measurement of Muscle Function and Physiological Cost Jim Richards, Dominc Thewlis and James SelfeChapter 11: Biomechanics of Direct and Indirect Orthotic Management Jim RichardsChapter 12: Common movement tasks in Clinical Assessment James Selfe, Jim Richards and Dominic Thewlis
