Biomechanics of Human Motion

Contents: Introduction. I. Neuromuscular mechanism: 1. Muscular tissue; blood-vessels; conductile tissue; connective tissue. 2. Lever action; joints; lubricating mechanisms. 3. Nervous control of muscles. II. Methods of approach: 4. Analysing mechanical stresses. 5. Kinetic analysis. 6. Classification of muscle work. III. Application of principles: 7. Walking. 8. Arm action. 9. Running. 10. The high jump. 11. Throwing movements. 12. Shot putting. 13. Swimming. 14. The sprinter. 15. The footballer. 16. The boxer\'s hand. 17. Bag lifting. 18. Handling heavy barrels. 19. Shoulder movements. 20. Hand strains. 21. In conclusion. Glossary. Index.

"It appears that new methods cannot be introduced without considerable and detracting resistance. Fortunately, the need for better understanding of body mechanics is now becoming recognized. The subject still remains confusing, however, because of the tendency to ignore the influence of normal habits and the relationship between structure and function. It is in this respect that properly trained physiotherapists have an advantage over others in dealing with body movements. Proper training in the analysis of body movements and in physical analysis should from the essential background to physiotherapy training. A knowledge of the two subjects allows for checking findings reached by either method. The present work with a volume on the system of physical analysis developed by the writer."