Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation. This item is unavailable.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.

Thomas K. Uchida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa. Scott L. Delp is the James H. Clark Professor of Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University. David Delp is a user experience designer, graphic designer, and illustrator in San Francisco.