"Biomechanics is a field that analyzes the mechanical aspects of biological organisms. In this book focused on human biomechanics, anatomical and mechanical factors, as well as functional applications are covered.
This title presents an overview of biomechanical principles for use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Basic Biomechanics
This edition also retains the important sensitivity to the fact that some beginning students of biomechanics possess weak backgrounds in mathematics.
Basic Biomechanics provides an introduction to biomechanics using the latest findings from the research literature to support and exemplify the concepts presented.
The text opens with a chapter that introduces the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics; the remainder of the book then focuses on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints, and applied biomechanics.
This is an essential textbook for any biomechanics course taken as part of degree programme in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching or athletic training.
LeVeau uses clearly defined, concise terms and real-life applications rather than advanced mathematics to make teaching and learning biomechanics easier.
The quantitative and qualitative concepts are reinforced with sets of introductory problems and more advanced problems, along with laboratory exercises. The 9th edition features updated illustrations and coverage of numerous new topics.
A sound knowledge of some of the biomechanical material and concepts forms a necessary foundation for the study of physiotherapy. This book aims to explain biomechanics at an introductory level...