Contemporary Problems of Biomechanics

Contemporary Problems of Biomechanics
Author: Gorimir Gorimirovich Chernyĭ
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1990
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Nine articles review recent advances in biomechanics in the Soviet Union, and describe the results of original research. Several branches of the discipline are considered: cell and subcellular structures, biorheology, organs and systems, whole organisms, and communities and populations. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Author: Vladimir Zatsiorsky
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470693045

Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of sports including running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are all explained.

Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science

Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science
Author: Youlian Hong
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 619
Release: 2008-06-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1134132344

The Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science is a landmark work of reference. Now available in a concise paperback edition, it offers a comprehensive and in-depth survey of current theory, research and practice in sports, exercise and clinical biomechanics, in both established and emerging contexts. Including contributions from many of the world's leading biomechanists, the book is arranged into five thematic sections: biomechanics in sports injury, orthopedics and rehabilitation health and rehabilitation training, learning and coaching methodologies and systems of measurement. Drawing explicit connections between the theoretical, investigative and applied components of sports science research, this book is both a definitive subject guide and an important contribution to the contemporary research agenda in biomechanics and human movement science. It is essential reading for all students, scholars and researchers working in sports biomechanics, kinesiology, ergonomics, sports engineering, orthopaedics and physical therapy.

Biomechanics and Gait Analysis

Biomechanics and Gait Analysis
Author: Nicholas Stergiou
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128133724

Biomechanics and Gait Analysis presents a comprehensive book on biomechanics that focuses on gait analysis. It is written primarily for biomedical engineering students, professionals and biomechanists with a strong emphasis on medical devices and assistive technology, but is also of interest to clinicians and physiologists. It allows novice readers to acquire the basics of gait analysis, while also helping expert readers update their knowledge. The book covers the most up-to-date acquisition and computational methods and advances in the field. Key topics include muscle mechanics and modeling, motor control and coordination, and measurements and assessments. This is the go to resource for an understanding of fundamental concepts and how to collect, analyze and interpret data for research, industry, clinical and sport.

Beyond Biomechanics

Beyond Biomechanics
Author: Steve Sauter
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 020397462X

There is now widespread recognition that psychosocial factors play a key role in the aetiology, perpetuation, management and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders CTDs. This text addresses the strength, direction and importance of links between psychosocial factors and CTDs.; The book's contributors examine critically current research data, identify potential link mechanisms, and recommend measures for control and prevention. Topics covered include socio-organizational psychology, medical anthropology, occupational medicine, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, job stress and ergonomic interventions. The book aims to demystify the concept of the "psychosocial", so as to promote and assure effective prevention in the workplace.

Current Catalog

Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 824
Release: 1993
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Biomechanics in Medicine and Biology

Biomechanics in Medicine and Biology
Author: Katarzyna Arkusz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2018-07-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319972863

This book presents the proceedings of the “International Conference of the Polish Society of Biomechanics – BIOMECHANICS 2018” held in Zielona Góra, Poland from September 5 to 7, 2018, and discusses recent research on innovations in biomechanics. It includes a collection of selected papers in all key areas of biomechanics, including cellular, molecular, neuro and musculoskeletal biomechanics, as well as sport, clinical and rehabilitation biomechanics. These themes are extremely important in the development of engineering concepts and methods to provide new medical solutions, especially in the context of an ageing population. Presenting the latest technical advances and research methods used in clinical biomechanics, this book is of interest to scientists as well as junior researchers and students of interdisciplinary fields of engineering, medical, and sports sciences.

An Introduction to Biomechanics

An Introduction to Biomechanics
Author: Jay D. Humphrey
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1489903259

Designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students, "Introduction to Biomechanics" takes the fresh approach of combining the viewpoints of both a well-respected teacher and a successful student. With an eye toward practicality without loss of depth of instruction, this book seeks to explain the fundamental concepts of biomechanics. With the accompanying web site providing models, sample problems, review questions and more, Introduction to Biomechanics provides students with the full range of instructional material for this complex and dynamic field.

Trauma - An Engineering Analysis

Trauma - An Engineering Analysis
Author: Y.F. Al-Obaid
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2007-02-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540363084

A number of books and research papers have been published on trauma and biomechanics.Theyhavesofarnotbeenrealisticallyintegrated.Thebasicaim ofthisbookistopresentauni?edapproachbetweentheengineeringandm- ical professions. The available engineering analyses and mathematical models can be interlinked and glued together with the medical ?ndings by means of surgeries and X-rays/scans. They can be translated into vastly developed computer programs predicting e?ects of plasticity, temperature, cracking, and crushing with and without muscles and other interlocking phenomenon. The available mathematical-cum-engineering model on trauma and bone mechanics are then linked to the ?nite element analysis and to a computer programinwhichprovisionsaremadetocaterforallpossibleeventualitiesand medicalparameters.Theproblemencounteredbysurgeriescanbeeasilybe- corporated into hybrid ?nite element computer programs such as PROGRAM ISOPARusedinthisbook.Inallcasestudiesthesurgicalin?uenceshavebeen considered together with the bone material data for both the operational, nonoperational and overloading behaviour of the human body structure. In all circumstances the human body structure and its important elements were treated as composite. The bone–blood interaction has been incorporated in ordertoobtainrealisticsolutions.Materialpropertiesinthree-dimensionhave always been considered in throughout in various investigations. Engineering analysis of trauma is being continuously developed taking into consideration the ever increasing changes in analytical, design, safety, and manufacturing techniques. The engineering advances in that direction are steadily gaining international acceptance in the wide sense of the medical profession.