Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention

If you're a runner, walker, or athlete of any kind, understanding biomechanics is essential for preventing injuries and improving your performance. Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves, and it can be used to analyze gait, the way you walk or run. Gait analysis can help you identify any imbalances or inefficiencies in your movement that could lead to injuries.

Injury-Free Running, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention

by Tom Michaud

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	37802 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	265 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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This illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about biomechanics, gait analysis, and injury prevention. You'll learn:

• The basics of biomechanics
• How to perform a gait analysis
• How to identify and correct common gait problems
• How to develop a personalized injury prevention plan

With clear illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this guide is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of biomechanics and gait analysis. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, you'll find valuable information in this book.

Chapter 1: The Basics of Biomechanics

In this chapter, you'll learn the basics of biomechanics, including:

• The different types of forces that act on the body
• The role of muscles, bones, and joints in movement
• The principles of balance and stability

Chapter 2: How to Perform a Gait Analysis

In this chapter, you'll learn how to perform a gait analysis, including:

• The different types of gait analysis
• How to collect data for a gait analysis
• How to interpret the results of a gait analysis

Chapter 3: How to Identify and Correct Common Gait Problems

In this chapter, you'll learn how to identify and correct common gait problems, including:

• Overpronation
• Underpronation
• Excessive heel strike
• Toe walking

Chapter 4: How to Develop a Personalized Injury Prevention Plan

In this chapter, you'll learn how to develop a personalized injury prevention plan, including:

• The different types of injuries that can be prevented
• The risk factors for injuries
• How to develop a training program that reduces the risk of injuries

With this comprehensive illustrated guide, you'll have everything you need to understand biomechanics, gait analysis, and injury prevention. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, you'll find valuable information in this book that can help you improve your performance and stay injury-free.

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Injury-Free Running, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention

by Tom Michaud

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	37802 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	265 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE