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Widely used and referenced, David Winter′s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is a classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements as mechanical systems, including such everyday movements as walking. In light of the explosive growth of the field, this new edition updates and enhances the text with coverage of 3D kinematics and kinetics, new material on signal processing, and updates to all existing chapters.
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The classic book on human movement in biomechanics, newly updated
Widely used and referenced, David Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is a classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements as mechanical systems, including such everyday movements as walking. It fills the gap in human movement science area where modern science and technology are integrated with anatomy, muscle physiology, and electromyography to assess and understand human movement.
In light of the explosive growth of the field, this new edition updates and enhances the text with:
- Expanded coverage of 3D kinematics and kinetics
- New materials on biomechanical movement synergies and signal processing, including auto and cross correlation, frequency analysis, analog and digital filtering, and ensemble averaging techniques
- Presentation of a wide spectrum of measurement and analysis techniques
- Updates to all existing chapters
- Basic physical and physiological principles in capsule form for quick reference
An essential resource for researchers and student in kinesiology, bioengineering (rehabilitation engineering), physical education, ergonomics, and physical and occupational therapy, this text will also provide valuable to professionals in orthopedics, muscle physiology, and rehabilitation medicine. In response to many requests, the extensive numerical tables contained in Appendix A: "Kinematic, Kinetic, and Energy Data" can also be found at the following Web site: www.wiley.com/go/biomechanics
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I dipped into this book as a physio trying to understand 3D gait analysis at MSc level. Whilst it would clearly be more intelligible to biomechanical engineers and movement scientists with a good grasp of physics and maths, it was also of use to me since, although there are a lot of equations, there is also clearly written text and very helpful diagrams throughout. I was expecting it to include something on the control of movement by the CNS from the title, which it doesn't but this was probably my misinterpretation. Useful if you want to understand more about what is being measured and why, understanding the relationships between different components of movement and, helpful background for understanding research papers.
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A must have for anyone serious about biomechanics
23 Nov 2006
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This book is a must have for biomechanics Graduate students. It looks at biomechanics from an engineering standpoint and technological standpoint, not just a math/physics standpoint. It is much cheaper (used) and just as good as the third edition. The only meaningful thing the third edition does better is describe filters (butterworth, spline, etc.). Some other parts of this book could be better explained, but I like the shortness of it overall. It also has Demster's anthropometric data in it that is the most commonly used for inverse dynamic solutions in biomechanics. Overall a great book and I'd recommend it to any advanced biomechanics student, even over the third edition all things considered.
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The Bible
25 Nov 2010
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We actually refer to this as the bible of biomechanics in our lab. I decided I had to have this book after looking at the third edition and realizing how much applicable information it contained to not only my thesis, but most projects in biomechanics. Very comprehensive book. I do wish it would have a little bit of applied statistics in it, but a man can dream right?
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A Classic
21 Nov 2009
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This text is used in graduate classes across disciplines such as Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Biomechanics, Motor Control / Neuroscience. It has emerged as one of the cornerstones of quantitative analysis of human motion. If you're in the field, you should know this book like the back of your hand. Concise, comprehensive and a great starting point for much discussion.
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