This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.
The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of sim ...view more
This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.
The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely.
Now in its sixth edition, Whittle's Gait Analysis has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals.
This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.
The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely.
Now in its sixth edition, Whittle's Gait Analysis has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals.
New to this edition
Chapter on running gait, including the biomechanics of running, common running-related injuries, and clinical considerations
Expanded chapter on neurological conditions
Key Features
Highly accessible, readable, and logically sequenced – suitable for undergraduates
Covers gait and clinical considerations around functional difficulties in people with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders
Summary/study aid boxes to support learning
Online resources containing supplementary content for Chapter 1, video clips, 3D animations, gait data supported by MCQs, and 30 cases studies
Author Information
Edited by Jim Richards, BEng, MSc, PhD, Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK; David Levine, PT, PhD, DABPTS (Orthopaedics), CCRP, Cline Chair of Excellence in Physical Therapy and Acting Department Head ,Department of Physical Therapy,The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Michael W. Whittle, BSc, MSc, MB, BS, PhD, Formerly Walter M. Cline Jr. Chair of Rehabilitation Technology, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA; Director, H. Carey Hanlin Motion Analysis Laboratory, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA and Formerly Acting Director, Oxford Orthopaedic Engineering Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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https://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/whittles-gait-analysis-9780702084973.html242067Whittle's Gait Analysishttps://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702084973_3.jpg43.4957.99EURInStock/Health Professions/Occupational Therapy/Health Professions/Podiatry/Health Professions/Physiotherapy/Health Professions/Sports Medicine/Health Professions/Manual Therapy/Books/Students/Physical and occupational therapy10100100829865989310103525503911210174549834514512011197<p>This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.</p>
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<P>The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely. </p>
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<P>Now in its sixth edition, <i>Whittle's Gait Analysis</i> has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals.</p> <p>This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.</p>
<P></p>
<P>The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely. </p>
<P></p>
<P>Now in its sixth edition, <i>Whittle's Gait Analysis</i> has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals.</p>00add-to-cart97807020849732022ProfessionalEdited by Jim Richards, BEng, MSc, PhD, David Levine, PT, PhD, DABPTS (Orthopaedics), CCRP and Michael W. Whittle, BSc, MSc, MB, BS, PhD20236Book191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")Approx. 135 illustrations (120 in full color)Elsevier22230 Sep 2022PRINT BOOK OUT OF STOCK. REPRINT CONSIDEREDEdited by <STRONG>Jim Richards</STRONG>, BEng, MSc, PhD, Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK; <STRONG>David Levine</STRONG>, PT, PhD, DABPTS (Orthopaedics), CCRP, Cline Chair of Excellence in Physical Therapy and Acting Department Head ,Department of Physical Therapy,The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; <STRONG>Michael W. Whittle</STRONG>, BSc, MSc, MB, BS, PhD, Formerly Walter M. Cline Jr. Chair of Rehabilitation Technology, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA; Director, H. Carey Hanlin Motion Analysis Laboratory, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA and Formerly Acting Director, Oxford Orthopaedic Engineering Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UKBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
