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Biomechanics of Movement The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

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Full Title

Biomechanics of Movement The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

Author(s)

Thomas K. Uchida, Scott L Delp

Edition
ISBN

9780262359191, 9780262044202

Publisher

The MIT Press

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

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.