Fundamentals of Biomechanics Second Edition /

• Main Author: Knudson, Duane (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2007.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Human physiology.; Sports medicine.; Biophysics.; Biological physics.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomedicine.; Human Physiology.; Biophysics and Biological Physics.; Biomedical Engineering.; Sports Medicine.

Fundamentals of Biomechanics 2nd edition introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be enhanced.  The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics.  Throughout the text are numerou...

Table of Contents:

• to Biomechanics of Human Movement
• Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis
• Biological/Structural Bases
• Anatomical Description and Its Limitations
• Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
• Mechanical Bases
• Linear and Angular Kinematics
• Linear Kinetics
• Angular Kinetics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis
• Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education
• Applying Biomechanics in Coaching
• Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning
• Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.