REVIEWS AND ADVANCES IN BIOMECHANICS

This book is a comprehensive exploration of various methodologies and advancements aimed at deepening our understanding of arterial mechanics, joint dynamics, and gait balance analysis. Each chapter delves into distinct yet interconnected areas of study, reflecting the complexity of the human body and the sophistication required to evaluate its biomechanical properties.

The chapters in this book offer a holistic view of modern research and methodologies in cardiovascular, synovial joint, and gait balance studies. The integration of these diverse topics underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex health challenges.

Contents:

• Role of Arterial Compliance in Assessing the Biomechanical Properties of Arteries in Systole and Diastole and in Hypertension (J K-J Li, P L M Kerkhof and M Kaya)
• Noninvasive Brachial Artery Mechanics and Endothelial Function (G Drzewiecki)
• Analysis and Interpretation of Primary and Derived Data Sets in Cardiology (P L M Kerkhof, J K-J Li, R A Diaz-Navarro, G R Heyndrickx, T J C Faes, F Tona and N Handly)
• Mathematical Model to Study the Squeeze Film Characteristics of Diseased Human Synovial Knee Joint (M Sadique and S R Shah)
• A Scoping Review of Current Methods and Limitations for Modeling and Evaluating Ligamentous Structures (C D Walck, B C Fleming, A E Taylor, P V Mangada and A T Dioguardi)
• Assessment of Gait Balance Control Using Inertial Measurement Units — A Narrative Review (Y-P Liang and L-S Chou)

Readership: Clinicians, Physiologists, Researchers, Students and Faculty with a common interest in Biomechanics.