: Kapandji utilizza analogie con l'ingegneria e la meccanica per spiegare come le articolazioni distribuiscono i carichi e generano movimento.
Kapandji's work is based on several physiological principles that govern the functioning of articular joints:
This volume tackles the complexity of the spine. It decomposes the spine into functional units, explaining the coupling motions (e.g., how lateral flexion is coupled with rotation in the thoracic spine). It is essential for understanding the mechanics of disc herniation and the biomechanics of core stability.
The text differentiates between movements where the distal segment is free (open chain) and where it is fixed (closed chain). For example, the mechanics of the foot change drastically when the foot is in the air versus when it is planted on the ground, influencing the arch support mechanisms.
(Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine & Head)
Through graphical analysis, Kapandji demonstrates that joints do not have a fixed axis of rotation. As a joint flexes, the axis of rotation shifts slightly. This concept is vital for the design of joint prosthetics and understanding abnormal joint kinematics in osteoarthritis.
: Kapandji utilizza analogie con l'ingegneria e la meccanica per spiegare come le articolazioni distribuiscono i carichi e generano movimento.
Kapandji's work is based on several physiological principles that govern the functioning of articular joints:
This volume tackles the complexity of the spine. It decomposes the spine into functional units, explaining the coupling motions (e.g., how lateral flexion is coupled with rotation in the thoracic spine). It is essential for understanding the mechanics of disc herniation and the biomechanics of core stability.
The text differentiates between movements where the distal segment is free (open chain) and where it is fixed (closed chain). For example, the mechanics of the foot change drastically when the foot is in the air versus when it is planted on the ground, influencing the arch support mechanisms.
(Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine & Head)
Through graphical analysis, Kapandji demonstrates that joints do not have a fixed axis of rotation. As a joint flexes, the axis of rotation shifts slightly. This concept is vital for the design of joint prosthetics and understanding abnormal joint kinematics in osteoarthritis.