Updated throughout to incorporate the latest information from the biomechanics research literature. Topics added or significantly expanded include bone modeling and remodeling, osteoporosis, the female athlete triad, bone changes during spaceflight, joint flexibility, articular cartilage function, osteoarthritis, muscle fiber type conversion, eccentric muscle activity, the stretch-shortening cycle, muscle injuries, rotator cuff impingement syndrome, ACL rupture, low back pain, and gait economy.
Strong pedagogy now includes end of chapter glossaries as well as, key concepts, marginal definitions, sample problems, chapter summaries, Introductory and additional problems, and references.
Problems and laboratory exercises are updated to reference simulations and animations from the Online Learning Center, as well as the content in the accompanying Dynamic Human CD.
Technology integrated throughout the text with an Online Learning Center box appearing on every chapter-opening page directing the student to resources online, while related web sites at the end of each chapter offer pertinent web sources to students.
New 8.5" X 11", soft-cover design with perforation allows laboratory manual pages to be completed and turned in to the instructor increasing the practicality of the textbook.
Selected anatomical illustrations have been upgraded with additional color content to increase clarity of instruction.
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Includes numerous applications from sport, ergonomics, rehabilitation and daily living.
Chapter 1 introduces students to problem solving, each chapter then includes sample problems and two problem sets, one introductory and a second more challenging sets. The text includes an appendix on basic math skills.
Takes an integrated approach with mechanical concepts included in the anatomical chapters (4-9) and anatomical concepts in the biomechanical chapters (10-15). Applications are throughout.
Uses American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons joint angle measurement scheme.
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