Biomechanics of Human Motion Basics and Beyond for the Health Professions

Biomechanics of Human Motion: Basics and Beyond for the Health Professionspresents a straight-forward approach to the basic principles, theories and applications of biomechanics and provides numerous techniques and examples for approaching biomechanical situations enhanced by healthcare professionals.Building on his previous work, Dr. Barney LeVeau uses clearly defined, concise terms and real-life applications rather than advanced mathematics to make teaching and learning biomechanics easier. Based upon the concept of force, the text illustrates how force is applied to the human body and how the body applies force to various objects. The emphasis is upon the pertinent factors that guide the reader to an understanding of biomechanics at a beginning level.Chapter Topics Include: bull; Strength of material such as loading and stress-strain relationships bull; Composition and Resolution of Forces such as graphic method and mathematical method bull; Equilibrium such as static, first condition and second condition bull; Dynamics such as kinematics and kinetics bull; Application such as stability and balance, motion analysis, and gaitWhatrs"s Inside: bull; Simple explanations of biological & mechanical concepts bull; Contemporary articles at the end of each chapter providing readers with information beyond the basics bull; Over 150 images illustrate biomechanical situations and computations bull; User-friendly, uncomplicated mathematical formulas and examplesBiomechanics of Human Motion: Basics and Beyond for the Health Professionsprovides students and clinicians of all allied health professions with a basic background and solid foundation on which to build a solid understanding of force and biomechanics.

Dr. LeVeau earned his BS degree in Education with emphasis in mathematics, physics, and physical education at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO; his Certificate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; his MS in Physical Education from the University of Colorado; and his PhD in Biomechanics from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA.  

He has taught mathematics and science at Horace Mann Jr. High School in Colorado Springs, CO, and served as faculty in physical education and physical therapy departments at West Chester State College in West Chester, PA; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX; Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; and Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL.   

He has published several research articles, book chapters, and 2 textbook editions related to biomechanics content. His texts have been translated in Spanish, French, and Italian. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics covering biomechanics.

Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Force Definition, Description, and Scope Force Types of Force Gravitational Contact Frictional Muscular Inertial Elastic Buoyant Electromagnetic (Eddy Currents) Related Terms Torque Strength Load Pressure Fluids in an Open Container Fluids in a Closed Container   Mass Moment of Inertia Work Efficiency Energy Power Newton\u2019s Laws of Motion Chapter 2: Strength of Materials Loading Three Principle Stresses and Strains Axial Loads Bending Loads Torsion Loads Rheological Properties Elasticity Viscosity Plasticity Stress-Strain Relationship Effects of Loading Biological Tissue Chapter 3: Composition and Resolution of Forces Introduction Composition Graphic Method (Triangular) r: black" Graphic Method (Parallelogram) Mathematical Method Linear Force System Concurrent Force System Resolution Graphic Method Mathematical Method Chapter 4: Equilibrium Static Equilibrium First Condition of Equilibrium Examples Pulleys Fixed Pulley Moveable Pulley Second Condition of Equilibrium Levers First-Class Levers Second-Class Levers Third-Class Levers Examples Parallel Systems of Forces General Systems of Forcespan Human Body Examples Chapter 5: Friction Introduction Definitions Horizontal Plane Inclined Plane Chapter 6: Dynamics Introduction Kinematics Displacement Velocity Acceleration Linear/Angular Conversion Example—Swinging Upper Limb Kinetics Acceleration Approach Example—Fixed Pulley System Resistance of Load—Slow Movement Resistance of Load—Faster Movement Resistance of Limb During Movement Using Cuff Weight Instead of Pulley System Impulse-Momentum eight: 13pt; text-align: justify" Linear Motion Rotatory Motion Work-Energy Work Against Gravitational Load Work Climbing Stairs Work Against Frictional Load Work Against Elastic Load Work Against Damping Load Examples of Energy Change Mechanical Energy Loss Power Chapter 7: Application Introduction Stability and Balance Stability Balance Posture and Center of Mass Board and Scale Method Segment Center of Mass and Weight Factors in Recording Muscle Strength Measuring Instruments Biomechanical Factors   Body Position Type of Contraction Other Analysis of Exercise Method Gravity Resistance Body Segment Example External Load Example Pulley Weights Contact Resistance Example Friction Muscular Resistance Example Inertial Resistance Elastic Resistance Example Buoyancy Electromagnetic Resistance (Eddy Currents) Motion Analysis   Locomotion and Gait Appendix System of Units Body Segment Characteristics Index