- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (9 Aug 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471509086
- ISBN-13: 978-0471509080
- Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,333,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book looks at human body movement as a mechanical system and examines techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements. Each limb in the body is treated as a separate segment connected at hinge joints. Muscles are replaced by actuators and the net effect of all muscles is replaced by torque motors. The characteristics of those actuators is documented, along with their neural control as represented in the readily available electromyographic signal. Organization is such that description of the movement is covered first, followed by chapters that examine the cause of the movement at kinetic and electromyographic levels. The book will appeal to all those involved in the study of a wide variety of human movement problems - from pathological gait to chronic running injuries. Material on biomechanical techniques contributes to the understanding of such everyday movements as walking and lifting. Information is integrated with a common set of data and analyses. In addition, basic physics principles are presented in capsule form for ease of use. This text is a substantial revision of the widely used "Biomechanics of Human Movement", updated and retitled to reflect progress in the field.
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A thorough update of the classic book on human movement in biomechanics
Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, Third Edition is the thoroughly updated and retitled version of the widely used Biomechanics of Human Movement. Integrating a common set of data and analyses with reliable material on biomechanical techniques, this up–to–date edition examines techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements as mechanical systems, including such everyday movements as walking.
This highly informative and accessible Third Edition treats each limb of the body as a separate segment connected at hinge joints. Actuators replace muscles, and torque motors replace the net effect of all muscles. Descriptions of movements are given as well as examinations of the cause of the movement at kinetic and electromyographic levels.
Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, Third Edition features:
- New material on 3D kinematics and kinetics emphasizing motor control
- Expanded coverage on image measurement systems
- New information on 3D center–of–mass estimates
- Models of the kinetics of balance control
- The latest research findings on fundamental relationships
- New biophysical models of EMG detection, as well as standards for recording and reporting
Complete with basic physics principles presented in capsule form for quick reference, Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, Third Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement (Hardcover)
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,
By B. Wallace - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement (Hardcover)
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,
By Nathan Hamilton - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement (Hardcover)
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,
By Smita Rao - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement (Hardcover)
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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