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1 online resource (xii, 667 pages) : illustrations |
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Volume IX of the Encyclopaedia of sports medicine |
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Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; v. 9.
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| Contents |
Contents-- List of Contributors-- Forewords-- Preface-- Part 1: Muscle Action in Sport and Exercise -- 1 Neural Contributions to Changes in Muscle Strength / J. G. Semmler and R. M. Enoka -- 2 Mechanical Properties and Performance in Skeletal Muscles / W. Herzog -- 3 Muscle-Tendon Architecture and Athletic Performance / J. H. Challis -- 4 Eccentric Muscle Action in Sport and Exercise / B. I. Prilutsky -- 5 Stretch -Shortening Cycle of Muscle Function / P. V. Komi and C. Nicol -- 6 Biomechanical Foundations of Strength and Power Training / M. C. Siff -- Part 2 Locomotion-- 7 Factors Affecting Preferred Rates of Movement in Cyclic Activities / P. E. Martin and D. J. Sanderso -- 8 The Dynamics of Running / P. E. Martin and D. J. Sanderso -- 9 Resistive Forces in Swimming / A. R. Vorontsov and V. A. Rumyantsev. -- 10. Propulsive Forces in Swimming / A. R. Vorontsov and V. A. Rumyantsev -- 11. t Performance-Determining Factors in Speed Skating / J. J. De Koning / G. J. van Ingen Schenau -- 12. Cross-Country Skiing: Technique, Equipment and Environmental Factors Affecting Performance / G. A. Smith -- Pt. 3. Jumping and Aerial Movement -- 13. Aerial Movement / M. R. Yeadon -- 14. The High Jump / J. Dapena -- 15. Jumping in Figure Skating / D. L. King -- 16. Springboard and Platform Diving / D. I. Miller -- 17. Determinants of Successful Ski-Jumping Performance / P. V. Komi / M. Virmavirta -- Pt. 4. Throwing and Hitting -- 18. Principles of Throwing / R. Bartlett -- 19. The Flight of Sports Projectiles / M. Hubbard -- 20. Javelin Throwing: an Approach to Performance Development / K. Bartonietz -- 21. Shot Putting / J. Lanka -- 22. Hammer Throwing: Problems and Prospects / K. Bartonietz -- 23. Hitting and Kicking / B. C. Elliott -- Pt. 5. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation -- 24. Mechanisms of Musculoskeletal Injury / R. F. Zernicke / W. C. Whiting -- 25. Musculoskeletal Loading During Landing / J. L. McNitt-Gray -- 26. Sport-Related Spinal Injuries and Their Prevention / G.-P. Bruggemann -- 27. Impact Propagation and its Effects on the Human Body / A. S. Voloshin -- 28. Neuromechanics of the Initial Phase of Eccentric Contraction-Induced Muscle Injury / M. D. Grabiner -- 28. Neuromechanics of the Initial Phase of Eccentric Contraction-Induced Muscle Injury / M. D. Grabiner -- 29. Manual Wheelchair Propulsion / L. H. V. van der Woude / H. E. J. Veeger / A. J. Dallmeijer -- 30. Sports after Amputation / A. S. Aruin |
| Summary |
Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of sports including running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are all explained |
| Analysis |
Electronic books |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Human mechanics.
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Sports injuries.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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Sports accidents.
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Electronic books.
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Sports -- physiology
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Athletic Injuries
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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e-books.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Training.
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MEDICAL -- Sports Medicine.
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Sports accidents
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Human mechanics
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Sports injuries
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Sports -- Physiological aspects
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Biomecanica.
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Locomoção.
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Idrott -- fysiologiska aspekter.
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Idrottsskador.
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Idrottsmedicin.
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Rörelser (människan)
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Electronic books
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Zatsiorsky, Vladimir M. (Vladimir Mikhailovich), 1932-
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International Federation of Sports Medicine.
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IOC Medical Commission.
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| LC no. |
99054566 |
| ISBN |
9780470693797 |
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0470693797 |
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9780470693049 |
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0470693045 |
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