Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion
Origins and Principles
- 1st Edition - March 16, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Andrew Horwood, Nachiappan Chockalingam
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 2 1 2 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 3 6 8 - 2
Origins and Principles of Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion discusses key concepts of how biomechanics links to the development of pathology through mechanical laws, ana… Read more
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Request a sales quoteOrigins and Principles of Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion discusses key concepts of how biomechanics links to the development of pathology through mechanical laws, anatomy, physiology and health. It provides fundamental principles and practical data, and guidance of how to apply these in the clinical biomechanics field. Coverage includes: major joint movement, muscle action around joints, physiology and patho-physiology of bone, muscle and neurologic disorders. This reference is ideal for teaching students in biomechanics, orthopedics and physiotherapy. It should also be of interest to product development engineers, rehabilitation engineers, those working in prosthetics and orthotics, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
The authors explore the simple laws of motion as applied to anatomy and physiology, in order to help readers understand human pathology within the human lower limb and mobility. They then go on to look at materials science concerns within this field, such as engineering stresses and strains, principles and types of material properties and the shaping of structural properties. Readers will also find within this book information on tissue science, force generation, biological sciences, evolution in biomechanics, human gait, functional units of the lower limb and foot, and finally pathomechanical principles; all as applied to clinical biomechanics.
- Bridges the void between research biomechanics and clinically applied biomechanics
- Links human locomotive biomechanics to medicine, physiology and evolutionary anatomy and medicine
- Prepares students, bioengineers and clinicians for the reality of utilizing biomechanical principles in clinical practice, while informing researchers of the environment limits that most clinical biomechanics practice occurs in
Engineering students of biomechanics, product development engineers, physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, podiatric surgeons. University biomechanics departments, Orthopaedic departments/hospital libraries, University physical therapy departments
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the authors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Principles of motion
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 1.1: Basic principles of biomechanics
- 1.2: Terminology of motion
- Chapter summary
- References
- Chapter 2: Principles of materials science
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 2.1: The principles of loading materials: Engineering stresses and strains
- 2.2: Principles and types of material properties
- 2.3: Behaviour of materials under stress
- 2.4: The shaping of structural properties
- Chapter summary
- References
- Chapter 3: Principles of tissue stress
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 3.1: The construction of musculoskeletal tissue
- 3.2: Mechanical properties of fascia
- 3.3: Architecture and mechanical properties of tendons and ligaments
- 3.4: Material properties of bone
- 3.5: Architecture of articular cartilage, synovium, and articular mechanics
- 3.6: Architecture and mechanical properties of skin
- Chapter summary
- References
- Chapter 4: Internal force generation
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 4.1: Force-effort generation through skeletal muscle
- 4.2: Nerve impulse initiation and neurological response
- 4.3: Mechanical homeostasis and the sensorimotor system
- Chapter summary
- References
- Chapter 5: Biological sciences underpinning biomechanics
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 5.1: Genetics and cellular function
- 5.2: Developmental biology
- 5.3: Biomechanical-physiological relationship
- Chapter summary
- References
- Chapter 6: Evolution in biomechanics
- Abstract
- Chapter introduction
- 6.1: Evolution: Implications and overview
- 6.2: Hominin anatomy of the lower limb
- 6.3: Hominin foot and ankle
- 6.4: In consequence of hominin locomotion
- Chapter summary
- References
- Appendix
- Simple equations and mathematics
- Further concepts in beam theory
- Ductility equation
- Coefficient of restitution in gait impact
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 16, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 716
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323852128
- eBook ISBN: 9780323853682
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Andrew Horwood
• 32 years of working experience in clinical biomechanics treating patients
• Designed and currently leading a PG module at Staffordshire University, titled “Principles of Biomechanics”.
• Designed and involved in the delivery of a PG MSc level module titled “Origins and Principles of Clinical biomechanics” at Staffordshire University, since 1999.
• Guest lecturer as School of Podiatry, Caledonia University Glasgow
• Published theoretical and clinical papers on clinical biomechanics.
Affiliations and expertise
Visiting Fellow, Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University, UKNC
Nachiappan Chockalingam
Dr. Chockalingam is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. He is also a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Scientist and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As Professor of Clinical Biomechanics, he directs the Movement Analysis Laboratory and lead the biomechanics team and research at Staffordshire University. He is also an Affiliate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta and a Visiting Professor at the Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. In terms of research leadership and management, Dr. Chockalingam is involved with the strategic committees and executive boards of various national and international organisations. Within Staffordshire University, in addition to contributing to committees across institution, he also chairs the University Research Ethics Committee and lead the University Professoriate.
Affiliations and expertise
Staffordshire University, UKRead Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion on ScienceDirect