Neuromechanics of human movement, 4th ed.

9780736066792

Neuromechanics of human movement, 4th ed.

Enoka, Roger M.

Human Kinetics Pub.

2008

549 pages

$78.00

Hardcover

QP303

This text provides a scientific foundation for the study of human movement by exploring how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles in relation to biomechanical principles. Part I focuses on Newton's laws of motion and their application to the study of human movement. Part II introduces essential concepts from neurophysiology needed to understand how movement is produced by the nervous system and muscles. Part III focuses on the acute and chronic changes that can occur in the motor system in response to various interventions. Content is visually reinforced with about 750 b&w illustrations in a reader-friendly layout. A glossary and reference appendices are included. This fourth edition contains new material on electromyography, expanded discussion of neuromuscular system adaptations to rehabilitation, and additional examples that underscore recent research developments. Enoka is affiliated with the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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