The Comprehensive Textbook of Biomechanics , 2nd Edition

Description

ALL-ENCOMPASSING and EXPANDED, now covering the WHOLE BODY (lower quadrant PLUS upper quadrant and spine) – The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics (formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research) presents the latest research in a form which is accessible, practical, thorough and up-to-the minute.

Reviews

"a great overview, and a theoretical underpinning to clinical biomechanics."

"it would be a useful reference resource for many health departments"

"a brilliant textbook that assists the reader through a large, difficult topic"

“This book is a complete course comprising of fully integrated print and online components which bring quality animations to life.”




"This book is recommended for the library of any practitioner who has a strong interest in biomechanics and wishes to study further the concepts of biomechanics taking it to the next level."


Shaun Kelly, Podiatry Review. Vol. 65 No. 4

Key Features

• Starts from basic principles and builds up to complex concepts

• Highly practical with a constant clinical emphasis

• Written for all health care professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrists

New to this Edition

• Addition of upper quadrant and spine

• Title has changed to truly reflect the resource’s expanded and comprehensive approach

• Case studies and additional clinical examples

• New methods in EMG analysis

• Updated elearning course which is compatible with tablet and mobile devices

• A global team of writers

Companion Products

• The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics, 2nd Edition : with access to e-learning course [formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research]
• The Comprehensive Textbook of Biomechanics - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 2nd Edition : with acess to e-learning course [formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research]

Related Links and Downloads

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research (http://www.biomechanicsonline.com) - Online course, by Jim Richards: animations, interactive tests and clear explanations

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research (http://www.biomechanicsonline.com) - Online course, by Jim Richards: animations, interactive tests and clear explanations

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research (http://www.biomechanicsonline.com) - Online course, by Jim Richards: animations, interactive tests and clear explanations

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research (http://www.biomechanicsonline.com) - Online course, by Jim Richards: animations, interactive tests and clear explanations

Biomechanics in Clinic and Research (http://www.biomechanicsonline.com) - Online course, by Jim Richards: animations, interactive tests and clear explanations

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Jim Richards, BEng, MSc, PhD, Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK