Three-Dimensional Analysis of Human Movement (book)
A comprehensive work by international experts in a single volume DESCRIPTION This is the first book to explain in a single volume the essential components of three-dimensional analysis of human movement. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of A<>A* methods and technology used to capture, reconstruct, and process 3-D data; A<>A* concepts and techniques of mechanical and neuromuscular modeling, including robotics; and A<>A* the application of 3-D analysis. The editors have brought together contributions from international experts to create a technical manual that demonstrates the possibilities and potential pitfalls of 3-D analysis of human movement. More than 140 tables, diagrams, and photos throughout the book illustrate essential content. Three-Dimensional Analysis of Human Movement offers authoritative information for professionals in the following fields: A<>A* Sports biomechanics A<>A* Biomedical engineering A<>A* Biomechanics A<>A* Rehabilitation medicine A<>A* Human factors engineering A<>A* Clinical gait AUDIENCE Reference for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners. CONTENTS Foreword by Kit Vaughan Foreword by Aurelio Cappozzo Preface Part I: Data Capture and Processing Chapter 1. Three-Dimensional Instrumentation, Zvi Ladin A<>A* Segmental Kinesiological Analysis A<>A* Goniometers A<>A* Electromagnetic and Acoustic Sensors A<>A* Accelerometers A<>A* Dynamic Force Estimates A<>A* References Chapter 2. Bases of Three-Dimensional Reconstruction, Paul Allard, Jean-Pierre Blanchi, Rachid Assaoui A<>A* Spatial Coordinate Systems A<>A* Reconstruction Techniques A<>A* Minimizing the Reconstructed Coordinated Error A<>A* References Chapter 3. Instrumentation In Video-Based Three-Dimensional Systems, John O.B. Greaves A<>A* The Evolution of Data Capture and Processing A<>A* Hardware and System Developments A<>A* System and Software Developments A<>A* Conclusion and Crystal Ball A<>A* References Chapter 4. Optoelectronic-Based Systems, Antonio Pedotti and Giancarlo Ferrigno A<>A* Principal Components of a Three-Dimensional Measuring System A<>A* Classification of Three-Dimensional Kinematic A<>A* Measurement Systems A<>A* Conclusions A<>A* References Chapter 5. Smoothing and Differentiation Techniques Applied to Three-Dimensional Data, Herman Woltring A<>A* General Problems with First and Higher Derivatives Parametric Methods: Model Fitting A<>A* Non-Parametric Methods A<>A* Optimal Data Processing A<>A* References Chapter 6. Computer Graphics for Visualization and Animat