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Achilles Tendon & Ankle Injuries: Biomechanics, Management & Clinical Implications
Arthur Adams (Ed.)
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Description for Achilles Tendon & Ankle Injuries: Biomechanics, Management & Clinical Implications
Paperback. Editor(s): Adams, Arthur. Num Pages: 75 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 284.
In this book, the effectiveness of various physical therapies in the conservative treatment of Achilles tendinopathy are reviewed. An evaluation on the length changes in the Achilles tendon in humans is explored as well. The tendon is considered to have a significant role in human movement because it can store and release elastic energy, which enhances the force-generating capability of the muscle-tendon complex. The third chapter outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the Achilles tendon and highlights some theories as to why humans may have evolved to have it. The last chapter discusses the basic biomechanical characteristics and forces acting ... Read more
In this book, the effectiveness of various physical therapies in the conservative treatment of Achilles tendinopathy are reviewed. An evaluation on the length changes in the Achilles tendon in humans is explored as well. The tendon is considered to have a significant role in human movement because it can store and release elastic energy, which enhances the force-generating capability of the muscle-tendon complex. The third chapter outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the Achilles tendon and highlights some theories as to why humans may have evolved to have it. The last chapter discusses the basic biomechanical characteristics and forces acting ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
284g
Number of Pages
75
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781634834841
SKU
V9781634834841
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