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Action Action Kim Taylor A fascinating introduction to the scientific principles of movement, from the leaping of a frog to the flight of an airplane. Simple experiments are included OL11920144W
Movement Movement Morgan, Sally. Discusses movement, its importance for the survival of plants, humans, and other animals, and the various ways in which it is achieved. OL14859063W
Mathematical and computational methods in biomechanics of human skeletal systems Mathematical and computational methods in biomechanics of human skeletal systems Jiří Nedoma "Despite the current successful methods and achievement of good joint implantation results, it is essential to further optimize the implants' shapes, enabling them to better resist extreme long-term … OL15936211W
Kinesiology for occupational therapy Kinesiology for occupational therapy Melinda Rybski "This book is written for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students. The purpose of this book is to explore and explain how movement occurs from a musculoskeletal orientation. This te… OL15980442W
Biochemistry for sport and exercise metabolism Biochemistry for sport and exercise metabolism D. MacLaren "This book will provide them with the basics of the subject presented in a clear, accessible style placed firmly within a sporting context"-- OL16597133W
Applied Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology Robert Frost The revised edition of the best-selling book on Applied Kinesiology, Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition introduces a diagnostic method that uses manual muscle testing to assess the body's "Triad of… OL17080447W
Dynamics of human biologic tissues Dynamics of human biologic tissues Dean P. Currier,Roger M. Nelson xv, 276 pages : 26 cm OL18309505W
Biomechanical basis of human movement Biomechanical basis of human movement Kathleen M Knutzen,Joseph Hamill "The second edition of Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement continues to serve as a fundamental biomechanics text suitable for all levels of readers. It integrates basic functional anatomy, physics,… OL18772203W
The skeleton and movement The skeleton and movement Jacqueline Dineen Describes the structure and function of the different parts of the human skeleton and how it is able to move with the aid of a system of muscles. Also discusses muscular and skeletal disorders and th… OL1951759W
Kinesiology Kinesiology David Greene,David Paul Greene,Susan L. Roberts 1 online resource OL1981647W
Accidental Injury Accidental Injury Alan M. Nahum The study of accidental injury lies at the interface between medical diagnosis and treatment on the one hand, and research on biomechanical principles of tissue organization. This volume presents cha… OL19823541W
Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports George K. Hung Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports contains in-depth discussions on the fundamental biomechanical and physiological principles underlying the acts of throwing, shooting, hitting, kicking, an… OL19831411W
Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics, and Risk Management. Human B… Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics, and Risk Management. Human B… Vincent G. Duffy This two volume set (LNCS 8025-8026) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Mana… OL19843258W
Alignment matters Alignment matters Katy Bowman Troubleshoot your human machine and resolve the deeper alignment issues affecting your health. Through her blog, Katy Says, biomechanist Katy Bowman has been educating hundreds of thousands of people… OL20020834W
Human Robotics Human Robotics Etienne Burdet,David W. Franklin,Theodore E. Milner xii, 277 pages : 24 cm OL21061034W
Biomechanics in Sport Biomechanics in Sport Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to i… OL2652541W
Science at the ball game Science at the ball game Thomas G. Aylesworth Explains how basic scientific principles such as friction, inertia, actions and reactions, and acceleration are involved in basketball, football, diving, skating and other sports. OL2993434W
Moving your body Moving your body Morgan, Philip "Discusses the different systems of the body and how they function together to make the body work"--Provided by the publisher. OL3501264W
Movement Movement John Gaskin Describes how the bones of the skeleton work with the muscles of the body to produce movement. OL5370939W
Biophysical Foundation of Human Movement Biophysical Foundation of Human Movement Bruce Abernethy Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Third Edition, introduces readers to key concepts concerning the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement. T… OL8409030W
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