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I do have a fairly well-stocked library of biomechanics textbooks and I am always on the search for new biomechanics books that I may find useful.

I just found a gem of a book, that was published 15 years ago!

It is: Lucas GL, Cooke FW, Friis E:A Primer of Biomechanics, Springer, 1999.

I was actually able to purchase this book used for $4.52 (used in good condition) on the internet, but it is also on sale new for $132 on Amazon. There are a few more of these books used for sale if you want a cheaper copy. Type in "A Primer of Biomechanics, used books" into Google if you want to see a few that are for sale.

A Primer of Biomechanics is an excellent book for any podiatrist interested in tissue stress biomechanics, even though it is actually directed toward the orthopedic surgery resident. The book is clear, concise, full of practical explanations of important physics and biomechanics terminology and concepts that directly apply to the tissue stress podiatrist and today's current biomechanics research. It is also written in a manner that should be understood by non-engineer clinicians that have a good understanding of basic physics concepts.

Regardless, A Primer of Biomechanics is the first book that I have ever read that is written in the manner that I would write a textbook on podiatric biomechanics directed toward podiatrists, if I ever took on that challenge.

 

Thanks Kevin for your book recommendation.

An excellent book that I bought is:
Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis Fifth Edition Hardcover – March 9, 2011
by Pamela K. Levangie PT DSc FAPTA (Author), Cynthia C. Norkin PT EdD (Author)

IMG]www.amazon.com/Joint-Structure-Function-Comprehensive-Analysis/dp/0803623623[/IMG]

Athough it is intended for Physical Therapists, the authors provide comprehensive coverage of kinesiologic and biomechanical principles of joint complexes of the body.

Many students get confused or intimidated by the underlying physics, but this book helps bring clarity with excellent examples and illustrations.

Steven

 

:D One of my favorite's is A Primer of Orthopaedic Biomechanics by Cochran. c1982. Love all the simplistic drawings in it.

Daryl

 

Cheers Kevin got a birthday coming up and a that price the wife might even indulge me :)