Literature
Selected literature on biomechanics, gait analysis, and pressure measurement.
Classical foundational works
17th-19th century
| Author | Year | Title | Publisher / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borelli, G.A. | 1685 | De motu animalium | First scientific work on biomechanics |
| Weber, W. & E. | 1836 | Mechanik der menschlichen Gehwerkzeuge | Pioneering work on gait analysis |
| Braune, W. & Fischer, O. | 1891 | Der Gang des Menschen | Fundamental work with mathematical models |
| Marey, E.J. | 1873 | La Machine Animale | Development of chronophotography |
| Muybridge, E. | 1887 | Animal Locomotion | Photographic motion studies |
Modern classics
20th century
| Author | Year | Title | Publisher / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman, V.T. et al. | 1981 | Human Walking | Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore |
| Winter, D.A. | 1990 | Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement | Wiley |
| Whittle, M.W. | 1991 | Gait Analysis: An Introduction | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Perry, J. | 1992 | Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function | Slack Inc. |
| Sutherland, D.H. | 1988 | The Development of Mature Walking | Mac Keith Press |
German-language standard works
| Author | Year | Title | Publisher / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goetz-Neumann, K. | 2006 | Gehen verstehen - Ganganalyse in der Physiotherapie | Thieme |
| Brinckmann, P. et al. | 2000 | Orthopaedische Biomechanik | Thieme |
| Debrunner, A.M. | 1985 | Orthopädie - Orthopädische Chirurgie | Huber |
| Nigg, B.M. & Herzog, W. | 1999 | Biomechanics of the Musculo-Skeletal System | Wiley |
| Kapandji, I.A. | 2006 | Funktionelle Anatomie der Gelenke | Thieme |
Foot pressure measurement & orthopaedic shoe technology
| Author | Year | Title | Publisher / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavanagh, P.R. | 1987 | The Biomechanics of Running | Human Kinetics |
| Nigg, B.M. et al. | 1987 | Die Belastung des Fußes beim Laufen | Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin |
| Nigg, B.M. & Segesser, B. | 1988 | Fußdruckmessung | Orthopädietechnik |
| Hennig, E.M. & Milani, T.L. | 1993 | Evaluation of Foot Pressure Systems | Journal of Biomechanics |
| Mueller, M.J. et al. | 1994 | Ground Reaction Forces in Diabetic Foot Disease | Physical Therapy |
Saddle pressure & equestrian sport
| Author | Year | Title | Publisher / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harman, J. | 1999 | The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book | Kenilworth Press |
| Clayton, H.M. | 2013 | The Dynamic Horse | Sport Horse Publications |
| De Cocq, P. et al. | 2006 | A method to quantify the influence of saddle pressure | The Veterinary Journal |
| Meyer, H. | 2003 | Die Biomechanik des Reitersitzes | J.A. Allen |
| Jeffcott, L.B. et al. | 1999 | Saddle pressure measurements | Equine Veterinary Journal |
This selection is not exhaustive. Please contact us for further literature recommendations.
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