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Experimental Methods in Biomechanics

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Authors:
  1. John H. Challis

    1. Biomechanics Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

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  • Provides a comprehensive and in depth presentation on methods in whole-body human biomechanics

  • First textbook to cover both collection and processing in a single volume

  • Appendices provide the math needed for the main chapters

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Experimental Method

    • John H. Challis
    Pages 1-7

  3. Experimental Tools

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    Pages 9-22

  4. Signal Contents

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    Pages 23-44

  5. Signal Processing

    • John H. Challis
    Pages 45-68

  6. Electromyography

    • John H. Challis
    Pages 69-80

  7. Motion Analysis

    • John H. Challis
    Pages 81-102

  8. Force Plates and Related Technologies

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    Pages 103-124

  9. Anthropometry

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    Pages 125-150

  10. Kinematics

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    Pages 151-180

  11. Inverse Dynamics and Energetics

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    Pages 181-196

  12. Error Analysis

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    Pages 197-210

  13. Scaling

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    Pages 211-217

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 219-305
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About this book

This is the first textbook to comprehensively cover the experimental methods used in biomechanics. Designed for graduate students and researchers studying human biomechanics at the whole-body level, the book introduces readers to the theory behind the primary data collection methods and primary methods of data processing and analysis used in biomechanics. Each individual chapter covers a different aspect of data collection or data processing, presenting an overview of the topic at hand and explaining the math required for understanding the topic. A series of appendices provide the specific math that is required for understanding the chapter contents. Each chapter leads readers through the techniques used for data collection and processing, providing sufficient theoretical background to understand both the how and why of these techniques. Chapters end with a set of review questions, and then a bibliography which is divided into three sections (cited references, specific references, and useful references).
  • Provides a comprehensive and in depth presentation on methods in whole-body human biomechanics;
  • First textbook to cover both collection and processing in a single volume;
  • Appendices provide the math needed for the main chapters. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Biomechanics Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

    John H. Challis

About the author

John H. Challis received his B.Sc. (honors) and Ph.D. from Loughborough University in the UK. He then taught at the University of Birmingham. From there he moved to The Pennsylvania State University, where he is currently a Professor and Director of the Biomechanics Lab. Dr. Challis has served as the president of both the American Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Biomechanics. He is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, the American Society of Biomechanics, and the International Society of Biomechanics. His research focus is musculoskeletal biomechanics with a view to developing improved measurement techniques, and understanding the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Experimental Methods in Biomechanics

  • Authors: John H. Challis

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52256-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-52255-1Published: 09 December 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-52258-2Published: 10 December 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-52256-8Published: 08 December 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 305

  • Number of Illustrations: 53 b/w illustrations, 130 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Anatomy

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