Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury, Second Edition

William C. Whiting PhD; Ronald F. Zernicke PhD

ISBN 10: 0736054421 / ISBN 13: 9780736054423

Published by Human Kinetics, 2008

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Synopsis:

This book reflects the combined talents of 2 highly respected authorities on the biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury. Suitable for an undergraduate audience, the writing simplifies complex material and downplays the need for strong mathematical skills to understand the important concepts developed in the book. The second edition presents the basic mechanics of injury, function of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of injury on connective tissue which often tends to be involved in the injury process. There is new material on the principles of overload and tissue adaptation with implications for lifestyle choices that may lessen the chance of injury. Injury mechanisms are considered with particular focus on the mechanical properties of tissues and their clinical relevance. Expanded regional coverage of specific injuries provides the reader with the most recent information on topical injuries with additional highlights on injury topics of current concern.Enhanced visual support for the book also provides the reader with added perspective and appreciation for the intricacies of different injury types.

About the Author: William Whiting, PhD, is director of the Biomechanics Laboratory and assistant professor of kinesiology at California State University, Northridge. Dr. Whiting earned his PhD in kinesiology at UCLA. He has taught courses in biomechanics for more than 10 years and has published 25 articles and 20 research abstracts. Ronald Zernicke, PhD, has taught courses in biomechanics and injury mechanisms at university level for more than 25 years. He is the Wood Professor for Joint Injury Research at the University of Calgary, where he holds appointments in the departments of surgery (division of orthopaedics), mechanical engineering, civil engineering and kinesiology. He also chairs the Joint Injury and Arthritis Research Group.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury, ...
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition