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The ideal introductory text for a rigorous approach to biomechanics, Biomechanical Basis of Movement, Fifth Edition helps build a precise, comprehensive grasp of the full continuum of human movement potential.

Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this exacting but approachable text applies laws of motion and mechanics to in-depth analysis of specific movements, integrating current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises and functional anatomy, physics, calculus and physiology. Content is organized into sections that build upon each other to offer a structured introduction to biomechanics as it relates to exercise science. The extensively updated Fifth Edition emphasizes clinical relevance with integrated examples and questions and offers an expansive suite of digital resources, including new artwork, animations, and multiple eBook options to make mastery of biomechanics more accessible than ever.
  • UPDATED! Content reflects the latest perspectives on functional anatomy and highlights the clinical relevance of biomechanics for successful Allied Health practice.
  • UPDATED! Extensively revised illustrations clarify anatomical structures and movements in full color.
  • Chapter objectives, outlines, and summaries focus your attention on essential concepts and reinforce key takeaways.
  • Review questions at the end of each chapter test your comprehension and challenge you to apply concepts in a clinical context.

Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement

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    A Hardback by Joseph Hamill, Kathleen Knutzen, Timothy Derrick

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      Publisher Wolters Kluwer Health
      Published 11 February 2021
      ISBN-13 9781975169527
      978-1975169527
      ISBN-10 1975169522
      Also in:
      Sports injuries and medicine

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The ideal introductory text for a rigorous approach to biomechanics, Biomechanical Basis of Movement, Fifth Edition helps build a precise, comprehensive grasp of the full continuum of human movement potential.

      Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this exacting but approachable text applies laws of motion and mechanics to in-depth analysis of specific movements, integrating current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises and functional anatomy, physics, calculus and physiology. Content is organized into sections that build upon each other to offer a structured introduction to biomechanics as it relates to exercise science. The extensively updated Fifth Edition emphasizes clinical relevance with integrated examples and questions and offers an expansive suite of digital resources, including new artwork, animations, and multiple eBook options to make mastery of biomechanics more accessible than ever.
      • UPDATED! Content reflects the latest perspectives on functional anatomy and highlights the clinical relevance of biomechanics for successful Allied Health practice.
      • UPDATED! Extensively revised illustrations clarify anatomical structures and movements in full color.
      • Chapter objectives, outlines, and summaries focus your attention on essential concepts and reinforce key takeaways.
      • Review questions at the end of each chapter test your comprehension and challenge you to apply concepts in a clinical context.

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