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Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis MUSCLE ACTION IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 1 Muscle action in high force contractions 2 Functional properties and performance in skeletal muscles 3 Muscle-tendon architecture and athletic performance 4 Eccentric muscle action in sport and exercise 5 Stretch-shortening cycle 6 Biomechanical foundations of strength and power training LOCOMOTION 7 Factors affecting preferred rates of movement in cyclic activities 8 The dynamics of running 9 Lower extremity function during cycling 10 Competitive skill: technique, equipment and environmental factors affecting performance 11 Technique and power production in speed skating 12 Hydrodynamic resistance and propelling forces in swimming 13 Mechanical power and propelling efficiency in competitive swimming JUMPING AND AERIAL MOVEMENT 14 Aerial movement 15 The high jump 16 Ski jumping 17 Jumping in figure skating 18 Springboard and platform diving THROWING 19 Throwing: basic principles 20 Flight of projectiles in sport 21 Hammer throwing: problems and prospects 22 Shot putting 23 Javelin throwing: an approach toward performance improvement INJURY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION 24 Mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury 25 Musculoskeletal loading during landing 26 Impact propagation and its effects on the human body 27 Sport related spine injuries and their prevention 28 Eccentric contraction: applied physiology and mechanics of muscle injury and rehabilitation SPECIAL OLYMPIC SPORTS 29 Manual wheelchair propulsion 30 Sport for amputees ...
