Is running barefoot beneficial? What is the most mechanically efficient
way to move a piece of heavy furniture? Can stretching before a
competition worsen performance? How do cats always land on their feet?
The answers to these questions are all based on the science of
biomechanics. In Basic Biomechanics, Eighth Edition, the focus is on
the anatomy and movement capabilities of the human body, explained with
examples of relevant sport, clinical, and daily living applications. The
quantitative aspects of biomechanics are presented in a manageable,
progressive fashion, using a structured and problem-based format with
practical advice. This edition also retains the important sensitivity to
the fact that some beginning students of biomechanics possess weak
backgrounds in mathematics. For this reason, it includes numerous sample
problems and applications, along with practical advice on approaching
quantitative problems.
With balanced, integrated coverage of applied anatomy, mechanical
principles, and relevant sport and daily living applications, this text
introduces you to the basics of biomechanics. The quantitative aspects
of biomechanics are presented in a manageable, progressive fashion, with
practical advice on approaching both qualitative and quantitative
problems in biomechanics.
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