WINTER'S BIOMECHANICS AND MOTOR CONTROL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT. 5TH EDITION

1 Biomechanics as an Interdiscipline 1
2 Signal Processing 8
3 Kinematics 34
4 Anthropometry 67
5 Kinetics: Forces and Moments of Force 89
6 Mechanical Work Energy and Power 115
7 Understanding 3D Kinematic and Kinetic Variables 145
8 Muscle Mechanics 171
9 Kinesiological Electromyography 189
10 Modeling of Human Movement 215
11 Static and Dynamic Balance 235
12 Central Nervous System’s Role in Biomechanics 247
13 A Case-Based Approach to Interpreting Biomechanical Data 281
APPENDICES
A. Kinematic Kinetic and Energy Data 295
B. Units and Definitions Related to Biomechanical and Electromyographical Measurements 351

An In-Depth Resource for Understanding the Foundational Concepts and Clinical Applications in the Field of Biomechanics
Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is highly suitable as a textbook for today’s biomechanics students who may come from many diverse academic programs and professional sectors. The work covers foundational theoretical and mathematical concepts in biomechanics, as well as up-to-date data collection, interpretation, and storage techniques. It also highlights the contemporary clinical applications of biomechanical research. New case studies related to cerebral palsy, patellar femoral pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction are also included.
The work appeals to a broad audience within the field of biomechanics, an interdisciplinary field with applications in mechanical engineering, medicine, physical therapy, sports and exercise, and product development. Authors at leading universities guide the reader through the latest advancements in the field while also imparting critical foundational knowledge to allow for subject matter mastery and more precise practical application.

Concepts covered in the book include:
• Biomechanical signal processing, anthropometry, kinematics and kinetics, muscle mechanics, and kinesiological electromyography
• Forward simulations and muscle-actuated simulations, static and dynamic balance, and the role of the central nervous system in biomechanics
• Movement sequencing and the kinetic chain concept, electromagnetic systems, inertial sensors, clinical measures of kinematics, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of force plates
• Markerset design and event detection for gait and athletic motions like jumping, landing, and pitching
• Guidance on setting up a motion lab and access to online Excel spreadsheets with kinematic and kinetic marker data

By providing a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement will appeal to biomedical engineers working in the field of biomechanics and allied professionals in the medical, rehabilitation, and sports industries. Its comprehensive overall insight into the field of biomechanics also makes the work a highly useful resource for students and teachers of biomechanics at all levels of experience and expertise.