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Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

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Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

An engaging introduction to human and animal movement seen through the lens of mechanics.

How do Olympic sprinters run so fast? Why do astronauts adopt a bounding gait on the moon? How do running shoes improve performance while preventing injuries? This engaging and generously illustrated book answers these questions by examining human and animal movement through the lens of mechanics. The authors present simple conceptual models to study walking and running and apply mechanical principles to a range of interesting examples. They explore the biology of how movement is produced, examining the structure of a muscle down to its microscopic force-generating motors. Drawing on their deep expertise, the authors describe how to create simulations that provide insight into muscle coordination during walking and running, suggest treatments to improve function following injury, and help design devices that enhance human performance.

7 reviews for Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

  1. Anita R McQueary
    May 16, 2023
    Not a beginner book.
    Good quality paper and beautifully illustrated book but you may need graduate studies in math (I do not have) or have training in this field to unders...More
    Good quality paper and beautifully illustrated book but you may need graduate studies in math (I do not have) or have training in this field to understand some of the more advanced sections.
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    NY Steve
    April 16, 2023
    thorough and detailed
    Excellent textbook for biomedical education. Supplemented by a comprehensive series of lectures on YouTube.Covers biomechanics of walking and running,...More
    Excellent textbook for biomedical education. Supplemented by a comprehensive series of lectures on YouTube.

    Covers biomechanics of walking and running, simulation software “Open Sim”, neurological disorders and a bit of assistive robotics.
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    Tobias
    July 20, 2022
    Absolute recommendation
    The book intends to give an introduction into the field of biomechanics. It perfectly achieves this goal through precise explanations, descriptions an...More
    The book intends to give an introduction into the field of biomechanics. It perfectly achieves this goal through precise explanations, descriptions and awesome illustrations. It does not intend to delve into great detail, which makes reading it a lot easier. 5 stars, no question.
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    anonimous
    October 3, 2021
    Perfect condition
    Great book, arrived in perfect conditions.
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    Animator
    March 13, 2021
    Excellent Book
    Great book! Fun to read and beautifully illustrated. Good for any one interested in human movement, sports, robotics, or computer science/animation....More
    Great book! Fun to read and beautifully illustrated. Good for any one interested in human movement, sports, robotics, or computer science/animation. Great info about fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle.
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    Lara
    February 15, 2021
    Best Biomechanics Textbook
    This is the best biomechanics textbook. It clearly lays out an engineering approach to biomechanics and the fundamental assumptions that have supporte...More
    This is the best biomechanics textbook. It clearly lays out an engineering approach to biomechanics and the fundamental assumptions that have supported the growth of the field in an extremely clear way. This textbook is perfect for an introductory biomechanics class
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    Ted in the Mountains
    January 13, 2021
    A Landmark Publication
    This is a truly outstanding reference. The authors are equally pioneers and cutting edge researchers of the mechanics of the human body. The text is c...More
    This is a truly outstanding reference. The authors are equally pioneers and cutting edge researchers of the mechanics of the human body. The text is clear and understandable at many levels, while being detailed and insightful. The illustrations are some of the best I have seen and add tremendous value to the clarity of the descriptions. This is a landmark publication in this critical field that melds medicine and engineering. Well done!
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