Research Catalog

Title

Biomechanics and biology of movement / Benno M. Nigg, Brian R. MacIntosh, Joachim Mester, editors.

Publication

Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, [2000], ©2000.

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Additional Authors

• Nigg, Benno Maurus.
• MacIntosh, Brian R., 1952-
• Mester, J. (Joachim)

Description

xvii, 465 pages : illustrations; 29 cm

Summary

• "Biomechanics and Biology of Movement provides an integrated, multidisciplinary overview of four aspects of human movement: energy and work, balance and control of movement, mechanical load, and fatigue and exercise. The expertise of 31 international researchers in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior is supplemented by over 130 equations and 220 illustrations.".
• "A text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in human performance, it uses an integrated scientific approach to explore solutions to problems in human movement. As an interdisciplinary reference volume for biomechanists, exercise physiologists, motor behaviorists, athletic trainers, therapists, kinesiologists, and students, Biomechanics and Biology of Movement offers an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the many factors comprising and affecting human movement.
• In addition, it will give you the insights and information you require to address and resolve individual performance problems."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

• Human locomotion
• Energy metabolism
• Exercise > Physiological aspects
• Human mechanics

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Introduction / B. M. Nigg, B. R. MacIntosh and J. Mester -- Pt. I. Work and Energy -- Work and Energy Historical Highlights. Ch. 1. Mechanical Considerations of Work and Energy / B. M. Nigg, D. Stefanyshyn and J. Denoth. Ch. 2. Storage and Release of Elastic Energy in the Locomotor System and the Stretch-Shortening Cycle / R. McN. Alexander. Ch. 3. Length Changes of Muscle-Tendon Units During Athletic Movements / J. G. Hay. Ch. 4. Work and Energy Influenced by Athletic Equipment / D. J. Stefanyshyn and B. M. Nigg. Ch. 5. The Three Modes of Terrestrial Locomotion / A. E. Minetti. Ch. 6. The Pathways for Oxygen and Substrates / H. Hoppeler and E. R. Weibel. Ch. 7. Energy and Nutrient Intake for Athletic Performance / P. W. R. Lemon. Ch. 8. Intensity of Cycling and Cycle Ergometry: Power Output and Energy Cost / B. R. MacIntosh, R. R. Neptune and A. J. van den Bogert -- Work and Energy Summary -- Work and Energy Definitions -- Pt. II. Balance and Control of Movement --
• Balance and Control of Movement Historical Highlights. Ch. 9. Basic Concepts of Movement Control / R. Stein, E. P. Zehr and J. Bobet. Ch. 10. Muscle Activation and Movement Control / W. Herzog. Ch. 11. Power Output and Force-Velocity Properties of Muscle / B. R. MacIntosh and R. J. Holash. Ch. 12. Stability and Control and Aerial Movements / M. R. Yeadon and E. C. Mikulcik. Ch. 13. Movement Control and Balance in Earthbound Movements / J. Mester -- Balance and Control of Movement Summary -- Balance and Control of Movement Definitions -- Pt. III. Load During Physical Activity -- Load During Physical Activity Historical Highlights. Ch. 14. Forces Acting on and in the Human Body / B. M. Nigg -- Ch. 15. Force Production in Human Skeletal Muscle / W. Herzog. Ch. 16. Mechanical Effects of Forces Acting on Bone, Cartilage, Ligaments, and Tendons / D. D. Anderson, D. J. Adams and J. E. Hale. Ch. 17. Biological Response to Forces Acting in the Locomotor System / K. J. Fischer.
• Ch. 18. Prevention of Excessive Forces With Braces and Orthotics / A. Gollhofer, W. Alt and H. Lohrer -- Load During Physical Activity Summary -- Load During Physical Activity Definitions -- Pt. IV. Fatigue and Exercise -- Fatigue and Exercise Historical Highlights. Ch. 19. Contractile Changes and Mechanisms of Muscle Fatigue / B. R. MacIntosh and D. G. Allen. Ch. 20. Stretch-Shortening Cycle Fatigue / P. V. Komi and C. Nicol. Ch. 21. Muscle Fatigue Monitored by Force, Surface Mechanomyogram, and EMG / C. Orizio -- Fatigue and Exercise Summary -- Fatigue and Exercise Definitions.

ISBN

0736003312

LCCN

99059795

OCLC

• 42935764
• ocm42935764
• SCSB-4169359

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries