Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement

2009-10-12

The classic book on human movement in biomechanics, newly updated Widely used and referenced, David Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is a classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body ...

Author: David A. Winter

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9780470398180

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 384

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The classic book on human movement in biomechanics, newly updated Widely used and referenced, David Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is a classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements as mechanical systems, including such everyday movements as walking. It fills the gap in human movement science area where modern science and technology are integrated with anatomy, muscle physiology, and electromyography to assess and understand human movement. In light of the explosive growth of the field, this new edition updates and enhances the text with: Expanded coverage of 3D kinematics and kinetics New materials on biomechanical movement synergies and signal processing, including auto and cross correlation, frequency analysis, analog and digital filtering, and ensemble averaging techniques Presentation of a wide spectrum of measurement and analysis techniques Updates to all existing chapters Basic physical and physiological principles in capsule form for quick reference An essential resource for researchers and student in kinesiology, bioengineering (rehabilitation engineering), physical education, ergonomics, and physical and occupational therapy, this text will also provide valuable to professionals in orthopedics, muscle physiology, and rehabilitation medicine. In response to many requests, the extensive numerical tables contained in Appendix A: "Kinematic, Kinetic, and Energy Data" can also be found at the following Web site: www.wiley.com/go/biomechanics
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Winter s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement

2022-12

The book introduces biomechanics as an interdisciplinary field, then goes on to cover topics like biomechanic signal processing, anthropometry, kinematics and kinetics (both traditional and 3D variables), muscle mechanics, kinesiological ...

Author: Stephen J. Thomas

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

ISBN: 1119827027

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Biomechanics and Motor Control

2015-10-30

This book clarifies the meaning of the most frequently used terms, and consists of four parts, with part one covering biomechanical concepts, including joint torques, stiffness and stiffness-like measures, viscosity, damping and impedance, ...

Author: Mark Latash

Publisher: Academic Press

ISBN: 0128003847

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Biomechanics and Motor Control: Defining Central Concepts provides a thorough update to the rapidly evolving fields of biomechanics of human motion and motor control with research published in biology, psychology, physics, medicine, physical therapy, robotics, and engineering consistently breaking new ground. This book clarifies the meaning of the most frequently used terms, and consists of four parts, with part one covering biomechanical concepts, including joint torques, stiffness and stiffness-like measures, viscosity, damping and impedance, and mechanical work and energy. Other sections deal with neurophysiological concepts used in motor control, such as muscle tone, reflex, pre-programmed reactions, efferent copy, and central pattern generator, and central motor control concepts, including redundancy and abundance, synergy, equilibrium-point hypothesis, and motor program, and posture and prehension from the field of motor behavior. The book is organized to cover smaller concepts within the context of larger concepts. For example, internal models are covered in the chapter on motor programs. Major concepts are not only defined, but given context as to how research came to use the term in this manner. Presents a unified approach to an interdisciplinary, fragmented area Defines key terms for understanding Identifies key theories, concepts, and applications across theoretical perspectives Provides historical context for definitions and theory evolution
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The Biomedical Engineering Handbook 1

2000-02-15

Through gait analysis , movement in planes of motion not easily observed , such as about the long axes of the lower limb segments , may be ... Human Movement Science 8 : 3 . ... Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement .

Author: Joseph D. Bronzino

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 3540663517

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 1892

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The Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Gait

1991

Winter , D.A. Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement , 2nd Edit . John Wiley & Sons , 1990 . 73. Winter , D.A. Biomechanical motor patterns in normal walking . J. Motor Behav . 15 : 302-330 , 1983b . 79.

Author: David A. Winter

Publisher: Waterloo Biomechanics

ISBN: IND:30000029413931

Category: Medical

Page: 143

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Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science

2008-06-03

Latash, M. (1998) Progress in Motor Control, Volume 1 – Bernstein's Traditions in Movement Studies. Human Kinetics. Latash, M. (2002) Progress in Motor Control, Volume 2 – Structure-Function Relations in Voluntary Movements.

Author: Youlian Hong

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781134132348

Category: Medical

Page: 420

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The Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science is a landmark work of reference. Now available in a concise paperback edition, it offers a comprehensive and in-depth survey of current theory, research and practice in sports, exercise and clinical biomechanics, in both established and emerging contexts. Including contributions from many of the world's leading biomechanists, the book is arranged into five thematic sections: biomechanics in sports injury, orthopedics and rehabilitation health and rehabilitation training, learning and coaching methodologies and systems of measurement. Drawing explicit connections between the theoretical, investigative and applied components of sports science research, this book is both a definitive subject guide and an important contribution to the contemporary research agenda in biomechanics and human movement science. It is essential reading for all students, scholars and researchers working in sports biomechanics, kinesiology, ergonomics, sports engineering, orthopaedics and physical therapy.
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Movement Biomechanics and Motor Control

2020-12-10

This collection of original papers provides an overview of the state of the art of research in the area of human motor control, with an approach that has movement biomechanics as a common base.

Author: Carlo Albino Frigo

Publisher: MDPI

ISBN: 9783039362660

Category: Science

Page: 264

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This collection of original papers provides an overview of the state of the art of research in the area of human motor control, with an approach that has movement biomechanics as a common base. The reader can find interesting information in this book and a stimulus for new studies and investigations.
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Perspectives In Rehabilitation Ergonomics

1997-04-26

WINTER, D.A. (1984) Kinematic and kinetic patterns in human gait: variability and compensating facts. Human Movement Science, 3, 51–76. WINTER, D.A. (1990a) Kinematics, in Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, Second Edition ...

Author: Shrawan Kumar

Publisher: CRC Press

ISBN: 9781482272932

Category: Medical

Page: 408

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An increasing segment of the population is being reported to have some disability. Adding to this changing demography of the modern world is an almost explosive growth of ageing populations. These functionally impaired people navigate their way in a world which has specifically designed values obtained from a 35-year old male, which has a number of
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Human Movement

2010-03-22

The relationship between integrated action potentials in a human muscle and its isometric tension. J. Physiol. 117,492–499. ... Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, second ed. Wiley Interscience, New York.

Author: Tony Everett

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780702044137

Category: Medical

Page: 288

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The sixth edition of this popular text introducing human movement to a range of readers, offers the building blocks, signposts and opportunities to think about the application and integration of basic Human Movement theory. It confirms basic knowledge which is then applied to specific areas. Drawing on the expertise of a range of authors from the healthcare professions, the new edition has adopted a themed approach that links chapters in context. The strength of this current edition is the explicit chapter integration which attempts to mimic the realities of human movement. The themed approach explores the psychosocial influences on movement. Integration is further facilitated by increased cross-referencing between the chapters and the innovative use of one themed case study throughout. Framed about a family unit, this case study enables chapter authors to explicitly apply the content of their chapters to the real world of human movement. Taken as a whole, this more integrated format will enable readers to see the reality and complexity of human movement.
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