Unlike previous biomechanics texts that have taken a mechanical concept and identified activities in which the concept is implicated, Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements takes a contrary approach by focusing on the activities and then identifying the biomechanical concepts that best facilitate understanding of those activities. Superbly illustrated with more than 140 figures depicting the critical points of biomechanical analysis, this two-colortext is an invaluable tool for those pursuing the study of advanced quantitative biomechanics. It presents a clear introduction to the principles that underlie all human motion and provides a complete study of fundamental human movements and their components.Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements begins with a discussion of the principles of biomechanics and then continues into more advanced study involving the mechanical and mathematical bases for a range of fundamental human activities and their variations, including balance, slipping, falling, landing, walking, running, object manipulation, throwing, striking, catching, climbing, swinging, jumping, and airborne maneuvers. Each activity is analyzed using a specific seven-point format that helps readers identify the bimechanical concepts that explain how the movements are made and how they can be modified to correct problems. The seven points for analysis are aim, mechanics, biomechanics, variations, enhancement, safety, and practical examples that move from the simple to the more complex. More than 140 figures illustrate the points of analysis throughout the the text, providing readers with a clear depiction of both the mechanics and mathematics involved in human movements. INDICE: Introduction. Biomechanical structures of the body. Essential mechanics and mathematics. Foundations of movement. Fundamental human movements. Balance. Slipping, falling and landing. Walking and running. Jumping. Object manipulation. Throwing, striking and catching. Climbing and swinging. Airbone maneuvers.
- ISBN: 978-0-7360-6402-6
- Editorial: Human Kinetics Publishers
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés