Biomechanics and Gait Analysis is a comprehensive biomechanics book with a focus on gait analysis, written by a leading expert in this field. It is written primarily for biomedical engineering students and 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 basis of gait analysis and expert readers to update their knowledge in the area. This reference book covers the most up to date acquisition and computational methods, and advances in the field. Key topics included are: Muscle mechanics and modellingMotor control and coordinationMeasurements and assessments It is the go to resource both to understand fundamental concepts and how to collect, analyze, and interpret data for research, industry, clinical, and sport. Details the fundamental issues leading to biomechanical analyses of gait and postureCovers the theoretical basis and practical aspects associated with gait analysisMethods and tools used in this field are discussed; these include electromyography, signal processing and spectral analysis amongst others INDICE: 1. The philosophy of biomechanics 2. A theoretical framework 3. Movement as a problem solving approach 4. Tools of analysis 5. Measurement and assessment 6. Neurophysiology 7. Coordination and control of gait 8. Mechanics of gait
- ISBN: 978-0-12-813372-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés