cover image - An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780702065187
Copyright: 2019
Publication Date: 09-11-2019
Page Count: 368
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $54.99

An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition

by Andrew Kerr, PhD, MSc, MCSP and Philip Rowe, PhD

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780702065187
Copyright: 2019
Publication Date: 09-11-2019
Page Count: 368
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $54.99
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Now in its seventh edition, this reputable textbook is an ideal introduction to the study of human

movement and an excellent reference encouraging and directing further study.

For the first time there is a chapter dedicated to measuring and understanding physical activity,

recognising the importance of this area to many health and sports professionals. More time is spent

explaining the basic principles of biomechanics and the way they can be used to improve practice,

including tissue mechanics and movement analysis techniques.

An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics is the perfect guide for students and

professionals all around the world to consolidate learning and apply to real clinical/sports situation.

Information is given in a clear and accessible way, with case studies, illustrations, textboxes

and practical examples.

  • • A chapter on physical (in)activity.

    • More chapters explaining basic biomechanics and its application to understanding

    human movement.

    • A new section dedicated to measuring human movement including movement

    analysis techniques.

    • A whole chapter of case studies with real patient and athlete data

    • Scientific theory related to re-learning movement and movement control.

    • Problems posed to help students work through the theory and apply it to

    clinical scenarios

    • Written by well-known and multi-disciplinary researchers with extensive

    experience in the field

    It includes access to the Evolve online resources:

    • Log on to evolve.elsevier.com/Kerr/movement/ and test out your learning

    • Case studies, including videoclips and animations

    • Hundreds of self-assessment questions

  • 1. Introduction

    Section I. How Things Move and Flow

    2. Force

    3. Stability and Balance

    4. Energy and Movement

    5. Flow

    Section II. Human Movement

    6. Skeletal Muscle, Muscle Work, Strength, Power and Endurance

    7. Joint Mobility

    8. Posture and Balance

    9. Motor Control

    10. Development and Decline of Movement

    Section III. Measurement of Movement

    11. Nine Key Things That Define Physical Movement

    12. Biomechanical Measurements Including Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis Systems

    13. Clinical Measures of Mobility Within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework

    14. Physical (In)Activity

    Section IV. Restoring and Optimising Human Movement

    15. Motor Relearning Principles

    16. Ergonomics: The Influence of the Environment on Human Movement

    17. Case Studies in Human Movement

  • Andrew Kerr, PhD, MSc, MCSP, Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK and Philip Rowe, PhD, Professor Of Rehabilitation Science, Biomedical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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