Strain Measurement in Biomechanics

Strain Measurement in Biomechanics
Author: A.W. Miles
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401123306

Strain Measurement in Biomechanics will provide a valuable reference source for all research workers in biomechanics and biomaterials as well as orthopaedic manufacturers and orthopaedic surgeons.

Optical Measurement Methods in Biomechanics

Optical Measurement Methods in Biomechanics
Author: J.C. Shelton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2007-08-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0585352283

This book has been written to provide research workers with an introd- tion to several optical techniques for new applications. It is intended to be comprehensible to people from a wide range of backgrounds - no prior optical or physics knowledge has been assumed. However, sufficient technical details have been included to enable the reader to understand the basics of the techniques and to be able to read further from the ref- ences if necessary. The book should be as useful to postgraduate students and experienced researchers as those entering the bioengineering field, irrespective of whether they have a technical or clinical background. It has been prepared with an awareness of the inherent difficulties in und- standing aspects of optics which, in the past, have precluded practical application. The contents address a broad range of optical measurement techniques which have been used in biomechanics, techniques characterized as n- contacting and non-destructive. Theoretical outlines and practical advice on gaining entry to the fields of expertise are complemented by biomec- nical case studies and key literature references. The aim is to present each technique, to appraise its advantages and capabilities and thereby to allow informed selection of an appropriate method for a particular app- cation. It is anticipated that research workers will be assisted in est- lishing new methodologies and gain first-hand experience of the techniques.

Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace

Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2001-05-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0309132991

Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among workers, employers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace examines the scientific basis for connecting musculoskeletal disorders with the workplace, considering people, job tasks, and work environments. A multidisciplinary panel draws conclusions about the likelihood of causal links and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The panel also offers recommendations for what actions can be considered on the basis of current information and for closing information gaps. This book presents the latest information on the prevalence, incidence, and costs of musculoskeletal disorders and identifies factors that influence injury reporting. It reviews the broad scope of evidence: epidemiological studies of physical and psychosocial variables, basic biology, biomechanics, and physical and behavioral responses to stress. Given the magnitude of the problem-approximately 1 million people miss some work each year-and the current trends in workplace practices, this volume will be a must for advocates for workplace health, policy makers, employers, employees, medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, and labor officials.

Fundamentals of Biomechanics

Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Author: Dawn L. Leger
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1475730675

Extensively revised from a successful first edition, this book features a wealth of clear illustrations, numerous worked examples, and many problem sets. It provides the quantitative perspective missing from more descriptive texts, without requiring an advanced background in mathematics, and as such will be welcomed for use in courses such as biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation and industrial engineering, and occupational or sports medicine.

Biomechanical Measurement in Orthopaedic Practice

Biomechanical Measurement in Orthopaedic Practice
Author: Michael Whittle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1985
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

For too long, biomechanical research workers and clinicians have been considering the same problems, but looking at them from different viewpoints and failing to make use of each other's knowledge and skill. This book integrates these two areas, showing researchers how to keep their work clinically relevant while demonstrating the value of modern methods of measurement in clinical practice. The contributors, all leaders in one or both of these fields, cover fracture management, shape measurement, soft tissues and the spine, and the upper and lower limbs. This book will be of great interest to bioengineers engaged in research or clinical work, rehabilitation engineers, orthopedic surgeons, and clinicians specializing in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation.

Principles of Biomechanics & Motion Analysis

Principles of Biomechanics & Motion Analysis
Author: Iwan W. Griffiths
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781752312

This text offers a practical approach to biomechanics and motion analysis by illustrating mechanical and mathematical principles with real-world examples. The book explains the principles of mechanics and covers all aspects of kinematics and kinetics. Basic principles are illustrated with actual data obtained in laboratory settings. Case studies in each chapter present real situations to provide a deeper understanding of the principles. Each chapter ends with study questions. Mathematics is restricted to the essentials and many advanced calculations are performed using spreadsheet calculations. More than 250 illustrations complement the text.

Biomechanics

Biomechanics
Author: Y. C. Fung
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1475717520

The motivation for writing aseries ofbooks on biomechanics is to bring this rapidly developing subject to students of bioengineering, physiology, and mechanics. In the last decade biomechanics has become a recognized disci pline offered in virtually all universities. Yet there is no adequate textbook for instruction; neither is there a treatise with sufficiently broad coverage. A few books bearing the title of biomechanics are too elementary, others are too specialized. I have long feIt a need for a set of books that will inform students of the physiological and medical applications of biomechanics, and at the same time develop their training in mechanics. We cannot assume that all students come to biomechanics already fully trained in fluid and solid mechanics; their knowledge in these subjects has to be developed as the course proceeds. The scheme adopted in the present series is as follows. First, some basic training in mechanics, to a level about equivalent to the first seven chapters of the author's A First Course in Continuum Mechanics (Prentice-Hall,lnc. 1977), is assumed. We then present some essential parts of biomechanics from the point of view of bioengineering, physiology, and medical applications. In the meantime, mechanics is developed through a sequence of problems and examples. The main text reads like physiology, while the exercises are planned like a mechanics textbook. The instructor may fil1 a dual role: teaching an essential branch of life science, and gradually developing the student's knowledge in mechanics.