Fundamentals of Biomechanics:

Fundamentals of Biomechanics introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be improved. Teachers, coaches and physical therapists all use biomechanics to help people improve movement and decrease the risk of injury. The book presents a comprehensive review of the majo...

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Main Author: Knudson, Duane (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Springer US 2003
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Online Access:UBR01
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Summary:Fundamentals of Biomechanics introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be improved. Teachers, coaches and physical therapists all use biomechanics to help people improve movement and decrease the risk of injury. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Fundamentals of Biomechanics concludes by showing how these principles can be used by movement professionals to improve human movement. Specific case studies are presented in physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 337 p. 111 illus)
ISBN:9781475752984
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4757-5298-4

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