Biomechanics in Clinic and Research - An interactive teaching and learning course #16674
By Jim Richards, BEng, MSc, PhD
Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 9780443101700
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.
Key Features
* 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
Contents
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
232 pages 334 ills
Trim size 219 X 276 mm
Copyright 2008
Hardcover, Reference
Author Information
By Jim Richards, BEng, MSc, PhD, Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK
