The Comprehensive Textbook of Biomechanics

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.

. 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

. Addition of upper quadrant and spine

. Title has changed to truly reflect the resource's expanded and comprehensive approach

. Case studies and additional clinical examples

. New methods in EMG analysis

. Updated elearning course which is compatible with tablet and mobile devices

. A global team of writers

Auteur

Jim Richards is Professor of Biomechanics and research lead for the Allied Health Research Unit (AHRu) at the University of Central Lancashire in 2004. He has authored over 160 peer reviewed journal papers and written and edited several textbooks, including the 5th edition of Whittle's Gait Analysis (2012). He will take over from David Levine as the lead editor for this edition.

Contenu

Section 1: Mechanics and Biomechanics Theory

Section 2: Methods of Measurement and Modelling

Section 3: Clinical Assessment* *