Now in its Fourth Edition, Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System uses a direct and comprehensive approach to present students with a working knowledge of biomechanical principles of use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Biomechanics Of Musculoskeletal Injury

Whiting, William C. PhD. Explores the mechanical bases of musculoskeletal injury, effect of injury on musculoskeletal tissues, and how our current knowledge can prevent injury. Includes halftone drawings, photographs, and tables. For practitioners and undergraduate students. Book News: Whiting (biomechanics, California State U. at Northridge, and physiological science, UCLA) and Zernicke (kinesiology, U. of Michigan) explain the biomedical principles of musculoskeletal injury and how injuries affect the normal function of muscles, connective tissue, and joints. The volume is aimed at undergraduate students in exercise science, kinesiology, human movement studies, physical education, biomechanics, physical or occupational therapy, and athletic training, or for practitioners in orthopedics, rheumatology, physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, ergonomics, and health and safety science. This edition contains more illustrations, new research and updated statistics, more emphasis on lifestyle issues and a life-span approach, new topics and technologies, and updated figures. It also expands on the link between the basic mechanical properties of tissues and their clinical application and explores more about applied topics such as ergonomics and osteoporosis. New sections feature topics such as falls of the elderly, throwing-related rotator cuff pathologies, whiplash-related disorders, and injuries young people incur from carrying backpacks. A glossary and study questions have been added.

A complete, evidence-based text on orthopedics -- covering everything from evaluation to intervention.

Newly updated, this full-color text offers a rich array of features to help you develop your musculoskeletal assessment skills

Logically organized with comprehensive coverage, this newly revised third edition prepares you to choose the right orthopedic tests, accurately assess any patient, and arrive at a clear diagnosis