An introduction to human movement and biomechanics / edited by Andy Kerr, PhD, MSC, MCSP (Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK) and Philip Rowe, PhD (Professor of Rehabilitation Science, Biomedical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK).

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Series: Physiotherapy essentialsPublisher: Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier, 2019Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xvi, 352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9780702062360

Uniform titles:

Human movement.

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Print books.

LOC classification:

QP303 .H865 2019

Summary: Now in its seventh edition, this reputable textbook is an ideal introduction to the study of human movement and an excellent reference encouraging and directing further study. For the first time there is a chapter dedicated to measuring and understanding physical activity, recognising the importance of this area to many health and sports professionals. More time is spent explaining the basic principles of biomechanics and the way they can be used to improve practice, including tissue mechanics and movement analysis techniques -- Provided by the publisher

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Current library	Home library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Alfaisal University On Shelf	Alfaisal University On Shelf	QP303 .H865 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	AU00000000021128

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Preceded by: Preceded by Human movement / edited by Tony Everett and Clare Kell. 6th ed. 2010.

"First edition 1981. Second edition 1987. Third edition 1997. Fourth edition 2001. Fifth edition 2005. Sixth edition 2011"-- title page verso.

Now in its seventh edition, this reputable textbook is an ideal introduction to the study of human movement and an excellent reference encouraging and directing further study. For the first time there is a chapter dedicated to measuring and understanding physical activity, recognising the importance of this area to many health and sports professionals. More time is spent explaining the basic principles of biomechanics and the way they can be used to improve practice, including tissue mechanics and movement analysis techniques -- Provided by the publisher