Biomechanics, human kinetics Books
Wolters Kluwer Health Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human
Book SynopsisNow with Lippincott Connect! Learn more HERE. With a legacy spanning more than 40 years, Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance has helped nearly half a million students and exercise science practitioners build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This widely praised, trendsetting text presents a research-centric approach in a vibrant, engaging design to make complex topics accessible and deliver a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training affect human performance. The extensively updated 9th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field as well as a rich contextual perspective to ensure readiness for today’s clinical challenges.
£63.65
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sports Biomechanics
Book SynopsisHuman beings are the ''all-rounders'' of the natural world while they aren''t naturally the quickest, biggest or strongest creatures, they can achieve more amazing physical feats than any other animal.Nowhere is this ability more pronounced than in sporting performance, the ideal area for studying the mechanics of a human our biomechanics. But all too often the study of sports biomechanics can become bogged down in pure mathematics, tables and graphs that bear little resemblance to what you see on the field of play.In this comprehensively revised third edition of bestselling Sports Biomechanics, Professor Anthony Blazevich answers real-world questions using easily accessible language and fully updated, clear and concise diagrams.Each chapter is devoted to a single area of the subject and details scientific underpinnings of sports performance; this edition features a new chapter on human gait (walking and running) as well as new information on Trade ReviewThis book is nothing short of a bible ... it ditches the unnecessary scientific jargon used by many of its rival and instead adopts a simple yet comprehensive tone to answer all the sporting questions that you've always wanted to know. * Women’s Fitness *Highly recommended for students, teachers, coaches and, of course, athletes. * The Sport and Exercise Scientist *This excellent, easy-to-read book is a must for all coaches and students interested in developing their understanding of sports performance and its improvement. -- Scott Grace, Performance and Development Coordinator, UK AthleticsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Position, Velocity and Acceleration Chapter 2: Angular Position, Velocity and Acceleration Chapter 3: Projectile Motion Chapter 4: Newton's Law Chapter 5: The Impulse - Momentum Relationship Chapter 6: Torque and the Centre of Mass Chapter 7: Angular Kinetics Chapter 8: Conservation of Angular Momentum Chapter 9: Work, Power and Energy Chapter 10: Collisions Chapter 11: The Coefficient of Restitution Chapter 12: Friction Chapter 13: Fluid Dynamics - Drag Chapter 14: Hydrodynamics 1 - Drag Chapter 15: Hydrodynamics 2 - Propulsion Chapter 16: The Magnus Effect Chapter 17: The Kinetic Chain Chapter 18: Gait - Walking and Running Chapter 19: Application of Biomechanics Quick Quizzes Appendix A: Units of Measurement Appendix B: Basic Skills and Mathematics Appendix C: Basic Trigonometry Appendix D: Equations Glossary Index
£21.25
McGraw-Hill Education Manual of Structural Kinesiology ISE
Book SynopsisManual of Structural Kinesiology, 22e provides a straightforward view of human anatomy and its relation to movement. While the manual is designed for use in undergraduate structural kinesiology courses, other clinicians and educators will also benefit from the text. The manual clearly identifies specific muscles and muscle groups and describes exercises for strengthening and developing those muscles. The author's goal continues to be to provide important information in an accessible format through a combination of logical presentation, extensive and clear illustrations, and concise writing style. Table of ContentsPREFACE1 FOUNDATIONS OF STRUCTURAL KINESIOLOGY2 NEUROMUSCULAR FUNDAMENTALS3 BASIC BIOMECHANICAL FACTORS AND CONCEPTS4 THE SHOULDER GIRDLE5 THE SHOULDER JOINT6 THE ELBOW AND RADIOULNAR JOINTS7 THE WRIST AND HAND JOINTS8 THE HIP JOINT AND PELVIC GIRDLE9 THE KNEE JOINT10 THE ANKLE AND FOOT JOINTS11 THE TRUNK AND SPINAL COLUMN12 MUSCULAR ANALYSIS OF SELECTED EXERCISES AND RELATED CONCEPTSGLOSSARYAPPENDIXNAME INDEXSUBJECT INDEX
£53.99
Wolters Kluwer Health ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology
Book Synopsis Reflecting the unsurpassed quality and excellence synonymous with the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, second edition, provides an evidence-based approach to exercise as intervention for more than 35 conditions commonly encountered in practice — from a host of cardiovascular disorders to immunological/hematological disorders. Condition chapters are logically organized by disease types and divided into sections that cover specific conditions from a pathological and etiological perspective, with additional coverage of important considerations and foundational elements — such as screening, pharmacology, and electrocardiography — ensuring a complete view of clinical exercise physiology. Fully aligned with ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, and updated throughout with new content and learning tools, this second edition provides total support for success in advanced undergraduate or graduate clinical exercise physiology courses, as well as the ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology certification exam. UPDATED! Expanded coverage of women’s health familiarizes students with the latest clinical exercise physiology approaches to pregnancy and menopause. NEW! FITT Tables leverage the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principle to reinforce effective approaches to exercise prescription in clinical settings. UPDATED! Case Studies — including several new to this edition — enable students to apply their understanding to realistic clinical scenarios. NEW! Dynamic ECG animations provide critical practice viewing and interpreting results.
£85.50
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Essentials of Exercise Physiology
Book SynopsisEssentials of Exercise Physiology is a compact version of the bestselling Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, making it ideal for introductory undergraduate courses. As you progress through the text, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the interrelationships among energy intake, energy transfer during exercise, and the physiologic systems that support energy transfer. Moreover, you’ll discover how to apply what you learn to enhance exercise training, athletic performance, and health.Based on feedback from students and instructors, this Fifth Edition maintains its hallmark pedagogy, writing style, graphics, and flow charts, while offering new and updated content. The text’s organization makes it easy to cover its content in a one-semester course and adapt its materials to diverse interests. Each section also offers coverage of new and emerging topics in exercise physiology as well as the latest research findings.
£49.87
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Energetic Kinesiology: Principles and Practice
Book SynopsisEnergetic Kinesiology is an emerging field internationally in the Complementary Health Sciences, gaining more and more scientific support and recognition. This fully referenced textbook describes the field and explains the techniques upon which it is built. It covers the underlying principles, the methods and scientific support for the efficacy of Energetic Kinesiology. It also offers a unique history of Energetic Kinesiology based on the first-hand experience of Charles Krebs who knew most of the originators of Energetic Kinesiology techniques personally. The book is a unique, well-illustrated, single source of a vast array of information, research and clinical knowledge in a format that is both accessible and practical to clinicians and students.Table of ContentsSection 1 Understanding Kinesiology. Section 2 The Energetic Structures of Man. Section 3 Muscle Monitoring. Section 4 Digital Indicators. Section 5 Client Assessment. Section 6 Information Gathering; 'Set-Up'. Section 7 Core Correction Techniques. Section 8 Concluding Sessions Section 9 A Model for Energetic Healing
£49.50
Ebury Publishing Sport Remedial Massage Therapy
Book SynopsisMel Cash BA, LCSP (Assoc) has been a massage therapist since 1985, and has become one of the world's leading authorities on the subject through his books. He is the principal tutor of the London School of Sports Massage, and has lectured in anatomy and physiology at the University of Westminster.
£16.14
Wolters Kluwer Health Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and
Book SynopsisWith the new 6th Edition, this book-only version of Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance continues to provide an authoritative resource for mastering exercise physiology. This engaging, accessible and approachable resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions. Updated throughout, the text uses sound pedagogical principles to explain scientific research that is the foundation of exercise physiology and incorporates multiple features to help students apply their knowledge to improve human health, fitness, and performance. Content in this edition is organized by independent units (Metabolic, Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning experience for students. New Literature Search exercises reinforce the scientific basis of each discipline and boost students’ information literacy. Current research incorporated throughout the text keeps students up to date with emerging topics and the latest approaches to exercise physiology. Focus on Application and Focus on Research boxes strengthen students’ ability to recognize the impact of research on practice and apply basic concepts to relevant scenarios. Clinically Relevant boxes familiarize students with information, situations, or case studies they may encounter during internships or professional practice. Check Your Comprehension boxes reinforce the ability to work through problems, interpret circumstances, analyze information, and deduce answers as you move through each chapter. Example boxes enhance problem-solving and calculation skills. Definition boxes help students master key terminology. Summaries highlight essential chapter takeaways at a glance. Links to Online Resources help students make the most of their study time and ensure understanding.
£89.78
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tyldesley and Grieves Muscles Nerves and Movement
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition ''Tyldesley and Grieve''s Muscles, Nerves and Movement'' has established itself as the leading textbook for the study of movement by occupational therapists. The book provides students with a sound understanding of the way in which bones, joints, muscles and nerves allow the body to perform movement during daily activities. Early chapters provide a foundation for the study of movement, with the complexity of detail increasing as the book progresses. Functional anatomy is related to the movements of daily living and is supported by activities for experiencing and observing the way we perform everyday tasks. Later chapters consider the integration of sensory and motor processes for the planning and execution of movement. This fourth edition has been extensively updated and revised. Highly illustrated and now in full colour throughout the book also includes: Case histories with self assessment exercises Summary boxes Key termsTable of ContentsPreface To The Fourth Edition ix Acknowledgements x Section I: Introduction to movement 1 Chapter 1 Basic units, structure and function: supporting tissues, muscle and nerve 3 Framework and support: the connective tissues 4 Articulations 9 Skeletal muscle 12 Basic units of the nervous system 18 Muscle tone 27 Summary 29 Chapter 2 Movement terminology 31 The anatomical position 32 Planes and axes of movement 33 Structure and movements at synovial joints 34 Group action and types of muscle work 38 Biomechanical principles 41 Summary 49 Chapter 3 The central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord 50 PART I: THE BRAIN 51 Introduction to the form and structure 51 Cerebral hemispheres 56 Basal ganglia 65 Thalamus 66 Hypothalamus and limbic system 67 Brain stem 69 Cerebellum 71 Summary of brain areas: function in movement 73 PART II: THE SPINAL CORD 73 Position and segmentation of the spinal cord 73 Spinal reflex pathways 79 Summary of the functions of the spinal cord 82 Summary 82 Chapter 4 The peripheral nervous system: cranial and spinal nerves 84 Introduction 85 Spinal nerves 86 Peripheral nerves 90 Cranial nerves 92 Autonomic nervous system 96 Summary 99 Section II: Anatomy of movement in everyday living 101 Chapter 5 Positioning movements: the shoulder and elbow 103 Introduction 104 PART I: THE SHOULDER 105 The shoulder (pectoral) girdle 105 The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint 108 Muscles of the shoulder region 109 PART II: THE ELBOW 121 Elbow position and function 121 The elbow joint 121 Muscles moving the elbow 123 Summary of the shoulder and elbow in functional movements 127 Summary 129 Chapter 6 Manipulative movements: the forearm, wrist and hand 130 Introduction 131 Functions of the forearm and wrist 131 The forearm 131 The wrist 134 Functions of the hand 140 Movements of the hand: fingers and thumb 141 Muscles moving the hand: fingers and thumb 144 Types of grip 157 Summary of muscles of the forearm and intrinsic muscles of the hand 160 Summary 161 Chapter 7 Nerve supply of the upper limb 162 Introduction 163 The brachial plexus 163 Terminal branches of the brachial plexus 165 Axillary nerve: shoulder movement 165 Spinal segmental innervation of the upper limb 173 Summary 174 Chapter 8 Support and propulsion: the lower limb 175 Introduction 176 Joints and movements of the pelvis, thigh and leg 176 Muscles of the thigh and leg in support, swing and propulsion 183 Functions of the foot 197 Summary of the lower limb muscles 204 Summary 204 Chapter 9 Nerve supply of the lower limb 206 Introduction 207 Lumbar plexus: position and formation 207 Terminal branches of the lumbar plexus 207 Sacral plexus: position and formation 211 Terminal branches of the sacral plexus 211 Spinal segmental innervation of the lower limb 216 Summary 216 Chapter 10 Upright posture and breathing: the trunk 218 Introduction 219 Upright posture 220 Breathing 230 Pelvic tilt and the pelvic floor 236 Nerve supply of the muscles of the neck and trunk 238 Summary of the muscles of the trunk 239 Summary 239 Section III: Sensorimotor control of movement 241 Chapter 11 Sensory background to movement 243 Somatosensory system 244 Vestibular system 254 Visual system 256 Regulation of posture 258 Summary 259 Chapter 12 Motor control 261 Introduction 262 Spinal mechanisms 262 Descending motor system 267 Planning, co-ordination and motor learning 272 Summary 277 Section IV: Human occupation 279 Chapter 13 Occupational performance skills and capacities 281 Multiple factors in control of occupational performance skills 282 Core positions and patterns of occupational performance skills 286 Summary 300 Chapter 14 Occupational performance 301 Introduction 302 Framework for understanding human occupation 302 Case scenarios 305 PART I 306 Example case scenario 306 Further case scenarios 308 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 308 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 310 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 310 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 311 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 311 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 312 PART II 313 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 313 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 314 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 316 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 317 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 318 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 320 Conclusion 323 References 323 Further reading 324 Appendix I: Bones 326 Appendix II: Segmental nerve supply of muscles 336 Glossary 340 Index 354 Practice note-pad list 365
£35.06
Wolters Kluwer Health ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science
Book SynopsisPresenting an engaging, up-to-date overview of exercise science and its related fields, ACSM’s Introduction to Exercise Science, 4th Edition, guides students to success throughout their courses and delivers a robust exploration of potential careers for today’s exercise science professionals. This full-color, book-only resource combines a succinct, accessible approach with the proven expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine — the leading authority in exercise science and sports medicine — to establish a practical understanding of how human movement assists individuals in their pursuit of good health, appropriate levels of physical activity and exercise, and successful sport and athletic performance. Each chapter illustrates the importance and practical relevance of key topics and provides an insider’s view of the profession through fascinating interviews and online video profiles and field trips. Updated to meet the needs of today’s emerging professionals, this 4th Edition incorporates new resources that emphasize application and help students make a confident transition to practice. NEW! Project-Based Learning Questions challenge students to integrate and apply their knowledge to commonly encountered scenarios. Video, audio, and in-text interviews with exercise science professionals highlight the challenges and rewards of increasingly popular exercise science careers. Thinking Critically Questions drive discussion and deepen understanding of concepts. Review Questions provide valuable self-assessment opportunities. Learning Objectives keep students focused on essential chapter takeaways. Key Terms boxes clarify essential terminology at a glance.
£71.25
The Crowood Press Riding Success Without Stress. Vol. 1
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how incorrect habits and negativity can be eradicated at source and replaced with calmness by the application of the Alexander Technique and the Classical school. This book describes how the Alexander Technique training programme ensures that, by optimising the use of your mind and body, you can optimise the use of your horse.
£17.95
Lotus Publishing Stability,Sport & Performance Movement–Practical
Book SynopsisIn every sport, there are athletes who represent true technical excellence. Their movement seems effortless and efficient: they create and control forces in the most effective way. Functional force management, the foundation for effective sporting movement and injury resistance, results from the integration of stability, mobility, coordination and balance. These elements combine to prevent the physical restrictions, imbalances and inefficient muscle recruitment patterns which can block athletes from meeting their movement goals. The right muscles firing at the right time and in the right sequence can enable athletes to achieve their full physical potential. Full of colour photographs and images to illustrate the techniques and theories involved, Stability, Sport, and Performance Movement introduces functional stability principles as they apply to sporting movement. A comprehensive chapter on movement testing is followed with four chapters of integrated exercise techniques, which clearly demonstrate form and progression from early activation through to higher-level neuromuscular drills.Programmes and clinical examples help the reader to appreciate the application of this approach across a variety of sports. It is an approach that has been used with international-level athletes in disciplines as diverse as swimming, badminton, gymnastics, karate, cycling, weight lifting, basketball, athletics, snow sports, football, golf, equestrian sports, and tennis. Effective movement starts with great foundations, and these are applicable and relevant across all age groups and ability levels, from beginners through to veterans.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgments; Introduction Section One: Foundations and Fundamentals Chapter 1: Force, Flow and Functional Force Management; Chapter 2: Exploring the Stability Concept; Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Stability; Chapter 4: Key Concepts for Efficient Movement; Chapter 5: Functional Assessment Section Two: Building Progressive Programmes Chapter 6: Phase 1 - Activation and Awareness; Chapter 7: Phase 2 - Integration; Chapter 8: Phase 3 - Global Coordination; Chapter 9: Phase 4 - Dynamic Control; Chapter 10: Stability Across the Training Programme; Chapter 11: Sample Programmes; Chapter 12: Treatment Pathways; Resources; Index
£22.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Multidirectional Speed in Sport
Book SynopsisDuring field- and court-based sports, players are continually required to perceive their environment within a match and select and perform the most appropriate action to achieve their immediate goal within that match instance. This ability is commonly known as agility, considered a vital quality in such sports and may incorporate a variety of locomotion and instantaneous actions.Multidirectional speed is a global term to describe the competency and capacity to perform such actions: accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and ultimately maintain speed in multiple directions and movements within the context of sports-specific scenarios, encompassing agility, speed, and many other related qualities. Multidirectional speed in sport depends on a multitude of factors, including perceptual-cognitive abilities, physical qualities, and the technical ability to perform the previously mentioned actions.Multidirectional Speed in Sport: Research to Application reTable of ContentsPart 1: Theoretical Basis for Developing Multidirectional Speed. 1. Introduction to Multidirectional Speed. 2. Contextual Importance of Multidirectional Speed in Field- and Court-Based Sports. 3. Biomechanical Basis of Linear and Curvilinear Sprint Performance. 4. Biomechanical and Physical Basis of Change of Direction for Performance and Injury Risk. 5. Deceleration in Sport: Incidence, Demands, and Implications for Training. Part 2: Assessment and Development of Multidirectional Speed. 6. Assessment of Multidirectional Speed Qualities. 7. Assessment of Physical Qualities Associated with Multidirectional Speed. 8. Development of Physical Qualities Related to Multidirectional Speed. 9. Strategies to Develop Linear and Curvilinear Sprinting Technique. 10. Developing Change of Direction and Agility Technique and Movement Solutions. 11. Coaching for Multidirectional Speed: Motor Learning Principles for Developing Sprint and Change-of-Direction Techniques for Performance and Injury Risk Mitigation. 12. Metabolic Conditioning for Multidirectional Speed. 13. Developing Perceptual-Cognitive Factors in Relation to Agility Performance Enhancement. Part 3: Programming for Multidirectional Speed. 14. Programming for Multidirectional Speed in Sport. 15. Monitoring Multidirectional Speed Training. 16. Rehabilitation and Return to Play from Deceleration and Change-of-Direction Specific Injuries. 17. Long-Term Athlete Development for Multidirectional Speed.
£35.14
SLACK Incorporated Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy
Book SynopsisKinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Third Edition covers the theoretical background for understanding the kinematics and kinetics of normal human physiological movement. Each specific joint is assessed in terms of musculoskeletal function, movements possible, and an overview of pathology that may develop. Dr. Melinda Rybski covers four occupational therapy theories related to functional motion that are important for occupational therapists to know. This Third Edition has been updated to reflect the current field and includes new information that has emerged in recent years. New in the Third Edition: Content closely follows AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and Occupational Therapy Vision 2025 Updated and more extensive provision of evidence that summarizes key findings in current literature New theories are presented in the Intervention sections Extensive, joint specific and theory-based assessments are provided Interventions described are occupation-based, process-based Kinesiology concepts presented in a practical, useable way Expanded chapters for Spine and Thorax and Hip and Pelvis. Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Third Edition clearly outlines the need for an understanding of kinesiology in occupational therapy, providing occupational therapists with the evidence necessary to support their intervention strategies.Table of Contents Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing Authors Preface Section I Foundational Knowledge Chapter 1 Occupational Therapy Conceptual Foundations Chapter 2 Kinesiology Concepts Chapter 3 Range of Motion Chapter 4 Factors Influencing Strength Section II Normal Joint Movement Chapter 5 The Shoulder Chapter 6 The Elbow Chapter 7 The Wrist Chapter 8 The Hand Chapter 9 Posture Chapter 10 The Hip and Pelvis Chapter 11 The Knee, Ankle, and Foot Section III Intervention Chapter 12 Biomechanical Intervention Approach Chapter 13 Rehabilitation Approach Chapter 14 Occupational Adaptation Practice Model Chapter 15 Motor Control and Motor Learning Finanical Disclosures Index
£112.10
Ebury Publishing Sports Massage
Book SynopsisSports therapy has made huge advances in recent years, and is no longer the preserve of the professional athlete. More and more people who take part in sport at all levels are seeking treatment from masseurs and other therapists for injury or the fatigue that follows intensive training. This landmark book is the first to set out in full the techniques and routines involved in sports massage, as well as guidance on the treatment of specific injuries related to various sports.
£16.99
Ebury Publishing Pocket Atlas of the Moving Body
Book SynopsisMel Cash BA, LCSP (Assoc) has been a massage therapist since 1985, and has become one of the world's leading authorities on the subject through his books. He is the principal tutor of the London School of Sports Massage, and has lectured in anatomy and physiology at the University of Westminster.
£13.29
Oxford University Press Physics and the Art of Dance Understanding Movement
Table of ContentsForeword by Martha Swope ; Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Balance ; 3. Motions Without Turns ; 4. Pirouettes ; 5. Turns in the Air ; 6. The Pas de Deux ; 7. The Mechanics of Partnered Turns ; 8. The Mechanics of Lifts ; 9. The Effects of Body Size ; 10. A Step into the Future ; Appendix A - Linear Mechanics and Newton's Laws ; Appendix B - Rotational Mechanics ; Appendix C - Anatomical Data for Dancers ; Appendix D - Rotational Inertia for Some Body Configurations ; Appendix E - Acceleration Away from Balance ; Appendix F - Off-Balance Pirouettes ; Appendix G - Arabesque Turn Analysis ; Appendix H - Quantitative Analysis of the Grande Pirouette ; Appendix I - Quantitative Analysis of the Fouette Turn ; Appendix J - Quantitative Analysis of the Supported Fouette Turn ; Appendix K - Lean, Don't Slip ; Appendix L - Biomechanical Forces in a Dancer's Body ; Glossary ; Index
£44.80
OUP Oxford Oxford IB Diploma Programme IB Sports Exercise
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced teacher, this comprehensive book will provide students with all the material and practice they need to succeed in this brand new subject area. Packed with visual explanation and practice, it will help students fully understand the science behind the body and its relationship to human well-being.Make sure students fully understand - lots of full colour diagrams, illustrations and photographs clearly explain scientific conceptsTrust that you''re covering everything - the entire syllabus is addressed in an accessible formatProvide the best exam preparation - lots of activities are included along with support for all aspects of the examinationKnow your teaching is in line with the IB ethos - support for TOK, international-mindedness and the learner profile is includedBe confident in quality - written by an experienced IB teacherThis pack includes one print Course Book and one online Course Book. The online Course Book will be available on Oxford Education Bookshel
£72.35
Oxford University Press Oxford IB Diploma Programme Sports Exercise and
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced teacher, this comprehensive book will provide students with all the material and practice they need to succeed in this brand new subject area. Packed with visual explanation and practice, it will help students fully understand the science behind the body and its relationship to human well-being.Trade ReviewThe Oxford IB course books are the best ever resource for teachers and students. They are practical, insightful and fully in line with the IB course outcomes. * Pat Hanson, IB Coordinator, Academy of the Holy Cross, USA *We have adopted most of the Oxford IB course book. We find them well-written, well linked to TOK issues and age-appropriate. * Sheta Saha, IB Coordinator, Chatsworth International School, Singapore *Table of Contents1. Musculoskeletal anatomy ; 2. Cardio-respiratory exercise physiology ; 3. Nutrition and energy systems ; 4. Movement analysis ; 5. Skill in sport ; 6. Measurement and evaluation of human performance ; 7. Training to optimise physiological performance ; 8. Environmental factors and performance ; 9. Non-nutritional ergogenic aids ; 10. Individual difference in sport ; 11. Motivation in sport and exercise ; 12. Arousal, anxiety and performance ; 13. Psychological skills training ; 14. Overtraining, stress and burnout in adolescent athletes ; 15. Physical activity in health ; 16. Nutrition for sport and exercise ; 17. Internal assessment and practical work ; 18. Preparing for your exams ; Glossary
£49.99
Oxford University Press The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance
Book SynopsisIntroduces the student of sports science or exercise physiology to the biochemical processes that underpin exercise performance and the adaptations that occur with training. The principles of exercise biochemistry are introduced in a context that is immediately relevant to the student of sports science.Trade ReviewI believe that this book really does fill a gap most texts don't address and I would recommend it without hesitation. Les Tumility, Aberystwyth UniversityThis well-written book does an excellent job of sorting through the volumes of information on physiology and sports to provide key concepts necessary in order to maximise performance while minimizing injury and overtraining. * University of Tennessee at Knoxville *Table of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION: THE BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT; THE WEIGHTLIFTER; THE SPRINTER; MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS; THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE; THE GAMES PLAYER; SPORTING TALENT: THE GENETIC BASIS OF ATHLETIC CAPABILITY; ADAPTATIONS TO TRAINING; APPENDICES; INDEX
£50.34
Penguin Random House LLC Human Robotics
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£39.92
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Kinesiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals of Structure and Motion of the Human Body 1. Parts of the Human Body 2. Mapping the Human Body Part II: Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones 3. Skeletal Tissues 4. Perspectives of Fascia (New title) 5. Bones of the Skeleton Part III: Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints 6. Joint Action Terminology 7. Classification of Joints 8. Joints of the Axial Body 9. Joints of the Lower Extremity 10. Joints of the Upper Extremity Part IV: Myology: Study of the Muscular System 11. Attachments and Actions of Muscles 12. Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue 13. How Muscles Function - The Big Picture 14. Types of Muscle Contractions 15. Roles of Muscles 16. Types of Joint Motion and Musculoskeletal Assessment 17. Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction 18. Biomechanics NEW! 19. Neuromuscular System 20. Posture and the Gait Cycle 21. Postural Distortion Patterns NEW! 22: Common Musculoskeletal Conditions 22. Stretching 23. Strengthening Exercises
£57.59
Taylor & Francis Bernsteins Construction of Movements
Book SynopsisNikolai Aleksandrovich Bernstein was one of the great neuroscientists of the twentieth century and highly respected by Western scientists even though most have never read his most important book entitled On the Construction of Movements. Bernstein's Construction of Movements: The Original Text and Commentaries is the first English translation. It supplements the translated text with a series of commentaries by scientists who knew Bernstein personally, as well as leaders in related fields including physics, motor control, and biomechanics.While written in 1947, Bernsteinâs book is anything but obsolete, making this English translation and accompanying commentaries an invaluable text. The translated original text presents in detail Bernsteinâs views on the evolutionary history of biological movement and his multi-level hierarchical scheme of the construction of movements in higher animals, including humans. The following commentaries address Bernsteinâs perTrade Review"We are fortunate to now have a new full translation of Nikolai Bernstein's book On the Construction of Movements (1947). Few if any researchers have had such long-lasting impact as Bernstein on our understanding of motor control in intact and neurologically impaired subjects. Bernstein began his work in Russia early in the last century and his publications extend almost to his death in 1966. His ideas about muscle synergy, hierarchical control and feedback mechanisms in the nervous system have seen a major resurgence in recent years, in spite of the fact that the technologies he used were quite limited in their precision. We now have a crisply written and highly readable translation of this pivotal volume written by a distinguished international leader in human motor control research, who continues current exploration of Bernstein's ideas using new technologies, and relying heavily on modern instrumentation, modern physics and mathematics." —William Zev Rymer, Northwestern University, USATable of ContentsPreface by the Editor/Translator PART ONE: On the Construction of Movements (N. A. Bernstein, translated by M. L. Latash) PART TWO: Commentaries 1. Talis V. L. 2. Mirsky M. 3. Nadin M. 4. Feldman A. G. 5. Levin M. F. 6. Prilutsky B. I., Zatsiorsky V. M. 7. Georgopoulos A.P. 8. Rothwell J.C. 9. Lacquaniti F., Ivanenko Y. I. 10. Profeta V. L. S., Carello C., Turvey M. T. 11. Newell K. M., Liu Y. T. 12. Schöner G. 13. Latash M. L.
£47.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) The Science and Practice of Middle and Long
Book SynopsisThe popularity of distance running as a sport, and a recreational activity, is at an all-time high. Motivated by the desire to achieve a personal best, remain healthy, or simply complete an event, distance runners of all ages and abilities actively seek out advice from experienced coaches and sport scientists. This is also reflected in the growth of programmes of education for young coaches and aspiring sport scientists in recent years. There are a multitude of different approaches to training distance runners; however, the basic principles and ingredients required for success are applicable to any distance runner. The science that underpins the training and physical preparation of distance runners has developed considerably in recent years. The most experienced and successful coaches in the distance running community rarely have the opportunity to share their tried and tested methods of training. Similarly, the novel work of sport scientists is often only accessible to elite runners, their support teams and academia.The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running links together the science and coaching artistry associated with preparing distance runners for events ranging from 800 m up to ultra-marathon distances. It combines the latest scientific evidence, published by world-leading sport scientists, with the sound training principles and strategies adopted by experienced coaches. The book translates cutting-edge scientific research from the fields of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition into practical suggestions for achieving success. Important topical issues and contemporary practices related to health and performance are also addressed. This book is an essential addition to the library of any distance runner, coach or sport scientist.Table of ContentsPART IThe Scientific Bases of Training and Performance 11 Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-DistanceRunning 3Philip R. Hayes and Daniel A. Gordon2 The Biomechanics of Distance Running 17Brian Hanley3 Common Overuse Injuries in Runners and Injury Risk Factors 28Christopher A. Bramah4 Nutritional Requirements for Distance Runners 47Matthew Cole, Richard C. Blagrove, Meghan A. Brown, Jennie Carter and Justin D. Roberts5 Psychology of Distance Running 66Stacy Winter and Carla MeijenPART IITraining and Event Considerations 776 Physiological Assessment of Middle- and Long-Distance Runners 79Andy Galbraith7 Movement Screening and Physical Capacity Assessments 97Louis P. Howe and Paul J. Read8 Training Volume and Intensity Distribution Among EliteMiddle- and Long-Distance Runners 118Arturo Casado and Leif Inge Tjelta9 Tapering and Peaking for an Event or Major Competition 132Kate L. Spilsbury10 Running Coaching Case Study and Lessons Learned 145Steve Macklin11 Short-Term Nutrition Strategies to Maximise Event-Day Performance 163Justin D. Roberts and Matthew Cole12 Strategic and Tactical Decision-Making in Middle- andLong-Distance Running Races 176Andy Renfree and Brian Hanley13 Gait Retraining for Performance and Injury Risk 185Izzy S. Moore, Tom Goom and Kelly J. Ashford14 Strength Training for Enhancing Performance and Reducing Injury Risk 207Richard C. Blagrove and David R. Hooper15 Specific Conditioning to Reduce Injury Risk 223Stuart ButlerPART IIISpecific Issues and Populations 24716 Training Monitoring 249Mark R. Homer and Charles R. Pedlar17 Recovery Strategies 266Glyn Howatson and Tom Clifford18 Low Energy Availability: Identification, Management and Treatment 281Jessica Piasecki19 Nurturing Young Distance Runners 291Richard C. Blagrove, Philip E. Kearney and Karla L. Drew20 Considerations for the Female Runner 306Georgie Bruinvels, Esther Goldsmith and Nicola Brown21 Performance Decline in Master Endurance
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners
Book SynopsisWith an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fifth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning available. This reader-friendly text approaches motor learning in accessible and simple terms and lays a theoretical foundation for assessing performance; providing effective instruction; and designing practice, rehabilitation, and training experiences that promote skill acquisition. Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors' manual, a test bank, and lecture slides. As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for undergrad and post-grad students, researchers, and praTrade Review"I have found this text to be helpful in engaging my students and creating a leaning environment that is interactive. As a result I have had a positive interchange between instructor and students." Charla Bouranis, Salem State University, USA"Within my 17 years of teaching in higher education, I have never adopted another textbook for teaching motor learning because this text is so complete."George Walker, Cumberland University, USATable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Foreword Preface Chapter 1 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control Chapter 2 - Understanding Movement Preparation Chapter 3 - The Role of Attention, Arousal and Visual Search in Movement Preparation Chapter 4 - Behavioral Theories of Motor Control Chapter 5 - Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control Chapter 6 - Stages of Learning Chapter 7 - The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations Chapter 8 - Skill Presentation Chapter 9 - Principles of Practice Design Chapter 10 - Practice Schedules Chapter 11 - Diagnosing Errors Chapter 12 - Correcting Errors Epilogue – Cases References Index
£61.74
Taylor & Francis Ltd Sports Injuries
Book SynopsisAs more people realize the cardiovascular, metabolic and muscular benefits that regular physical activity provides, the risk for potential injury also increases. To provide successful treatment, all persons involved in the management of injuries must have a thorough understanding of the healing process of the various tissues and also be familiar with the demands of different types of sports.Written by three world-renowned experts, Sports Injuries, Fifth Edition, comprehensively covers the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential reading for all athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, nurses and doctors, the updated edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application. Updated topics covered include: Individual risk factors for sports injuries Effects of physical inactivity on the tissues Head and face injuries in sport Cervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport Back and spine injuries in sport Leg, knee and thigh injuries Outdoor activities during extreme conditions Ethical considerations in sports and exercise medicine Injuries in sport for the disabled, growing and aging athletes Richly illustrated with more than 600 color drawings and photographs, this book covers injuries resulting from the full range of international sports. For each type of injury examined, it details the symptoms, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation protocols and key points â clearly stating what both non-medical and medical professionals should do in each case of injury. This easy-to-follow textbook features a glossary of key terms and protocols with rehabilitation exercises to provide readers with a solid understanding about how to effectively treat, rehabilitate and prevent sports injuries. This book will be of key reading to academics and students of sport medicine, sport injury, physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation as well as related disciplines.Table of Contents1. Sports medicine/injuries in sports and society. 2. Risk factors for sports injuries Individual risk factors. 3. Equipment in sports – Principles. 4. Braces and taping used in sport. 5. Injury prevention in some major sports. 6. Arena preparedness and treatment options. 7. Treatment principles and options – An overview. 8. Rehabilitation principles. 9. Shoulder and upper arm injuries in sports. 10. Elbow injuries in sport. 11. Forearm, wrist and hand injuries in sport. 12. Head and face injuries in sport. 13. Throat, chest and abdominal injuries in sport. 14. Back/spine injuries in sport. 15. Groin, pelvis and hip joint injuries in sport. 16. Thigh injuries in sport. 17. Knee injuries in sport. 18. Lower leg injuries in sport. 19. Ankle injuries in sport. 20. Foot injuries in sport. 21. Growing athletes – Special considerations. 22. Outdoor activity risks and sports during extreme conditions. 23. Disabled athletes’ injuries.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Strength and Conditioning in Sports
Book SynopsisA good sport scientist and coach must understand both the underlying mechanisms and the practical application of training principles. Strength and Conditioning in Sports: From Science to Practice is unique in that it covers both of these areas in a comprehensive manner. This textbook connects the mechanism with practical application.Selecting the appropriate training process is paramount to success in competitive sport. A major component of this textbook is the detailed explanations of developing that process from creating an annual plan, selection of the appropriate periodization model and how to program that model.In application, connecting physiology to performance can be enhanced by using appropriate athlete monitoring techniques. Although there can be overlap, monitoring can be divided into two components: fatigue management and program efficacy. One of the features of this text is the in-depth description of how the monitoring process should take place andTable of Contents Neuromuscular Physiology Bioenergetics Neuroendocrine Factors Nutrition and Metabolic Factors Ergogenic Aids Physical and Physiological Reponses and Adaptations General Concepts and Training Principles for Athlete Development Exercise Selection Athlete Monitoring Developing the Training Process
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Strength and Conditioning for Golf
Book SynopsisThe game of golf has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, with powerful, big-hitting players dominating at the elite level. With limitation and regulation of equipment being mandated by the R&A, players are increasingly looking to alternative options to increase their physicality to improve likelihood of winning. This is an area in which adding strength and conditioning training to a golfer's training programme will help to benefit performance. However, many players and coaches lack confidence or knowledge to train with strength and conditioning techniques, which is where this book, focusing on strength and conditioning and its application in golf, will help. Strength and Conditioning for Golf provides golfers and coaches with the evidence and practical suggestions to ensure that the choices they make about their training are informed and objective. This new volume examines why strength and conditioning techniques and principles are important for modern Trade Review"A key text within Golf academia, showcasing first-hand knowledge from an Industry expert which brilliantly encapsulates the significant changes within the game over recent decades. A must read for students and golfers alike." Stuart Priestley, PGA Advanced Professional & Lecturer in GolfTable of Contents1. Strength Training for Golfers2. Meeting a Golfer’s Needs: Needs Analysis, Profiling and Coaching Considerations in Strength and Conditioning3. Planning the Season4. Warming -up for Golf5. The Female Golfer6. The Junior Golfer7. The Senior Golfer8. Elite Golfer9. A Perspective on Injuries in Golf10. Transfer of Training- From Gym to Swing 11. Speed Training for Golf
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Taylor & Francis Warmup in Football Optimize Performance and Avoid
Book SynopsisEvery football training session and match should begin with a warm-up in order to improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries. Warm-up in Football provides scientific evidence for the effect of warming up and describes how performance is closely related to muscle temperature. Furthermore, the book explains how the right warm-up prior to a match and at halftime improves the outcome in football. This book provides a basic understanding of the value of warming up and presents a significant number of warm-up programs that can be used whether you are training professional, amateur or youth players. The warm-up programs and exercises are tailored to different training and match situations both on and off the pitch. Highlights from the book include: â New, inspiring and effective ways of warm-up for training. â Warm-up programs before matches. â Warm-up programs to improve performance at the start of the second half. Warm-up in Football is critical reading for all who have an interest in the coaching and physiology of football. Table of ContentsPart 1: Characteristics of Warm-up1. Effect of Warm-up2. Principles of Warm-up3. Warm-up of Female Players4. Warm-up of Youth PlayersPart 2: Warm-up for Training and Testing5. Preparation for Training 6. Warm-up without the Ball7. Warm-up with the Ball8. Warm-up Games9. Warm-up for Speed and Power Training10. Warm-up for TestingPart 3: Match Preparation11. Warm-up for Match12. Re-warm-up at Half-time and before Extra Time13. Warm-up of Substitutes
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Taylor & Francis Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science
Book SynopsisGolf is one of the worldâs major sports and consequently the focus of world-class scientific research. This landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published on the science of golf, covering every sub-discipline from physiology, biomechanics and psychology to strength and conditioning, youth development and equipment design. Showcasing original research from leading golf scientists across the globe, it examines the fundamental science underpinning the game and demonstrates how it can be applied in practice to improve and develop players. Each chapter provides a definitive account of the current state of knowledge in a particular area of golf science, addressing the limitations of existing research, presenting new areas for development and discussing the implications for coaches, players, scientists and the wider golfing public. Truly international in scope, the variety of topics explored include: biomechanics and equipment Trade Review‘Over the last 20 years, golf at the highest level has moved from a game to a sport. The highest standards of preparation and the professionalism of the athlete have become increasingly important determinants of success. Today you hear far more emphasis on preparing to succeed and performance development than technical coaching. This is more apparent now than at any time in the history of the sport. The margins between success and failure are becoming finer and so understanding the "science" of golf is key to anyone involved in playing or developing players - as this outstanding book explains.’ - Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive, The R&A ‘The Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science provides an extraordinary perspective on our sport through 39 separate research papers. By covering biomechanics, participation, skill acquisition, performance and the health benefits of golf, this is a valuable, data-driven resource.’ - Steve Mona, CEO, World Golf Foundation Table of ContentsEditor's Introduction [Martin Toms]. Acknowledgements. Part I: Biomechanics and Equipment Part Introduction [Sasho MacKenzie] 1. The Golf Coaching-Biomechanics Interface [Andrew Morrison and Eric S. Wallace] 2. The Use of Ground Reaction Forces and Pressures in Golf Swing Instruction [Scott K. Lynn and Will Wu] 3. The Sequence of Body Segment Interactions in the Golf Swing [Peter F. Lamb and Paul S. Glazier] 4. The Kinematic Sequence: Achieving an Efficient Downswing [Robert J. Neal] 5. Inter- and Intra-Individual Movement Variability in the Golf Swing [Paul S. Glazier and Peter F. Lamb] 6. How the Shaft of a Golf Club Influences Performance [Sasho MacKenzie] Part II: Skill Learning and Technology Part Introduction [Sam Robertson] 7. Is Technology the Saviour or the Downfall of Modern Golf Instruction? [Aaron L. Pauls, Christopher P. Bertram and Mark A. Guadagnoli] 8. Optimizing Golf Skill Learning [Gabriele Wulf, Steven Orr and Guillaume Chauvel] 9. Putting Implicit Motor Learning into Golf Practice [Jamie Poolton and Rich Masters] 10. Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Modelling Golf Technique [Bob Christina and Eric Alpenfels] 11. The Stages of Learning and Implications for Optimized Learning Environments [Christopher P. Bertram, Mark A. Guadagnoli and Ronald G. Marteniuk] 12. Skill Testing in Golf [Sam Robertson] 13. Designing Optimal Golf Practice Environments [Sam Robertson and Damian Farrow] Part III: Performance Development Part Introduction [Marc Lochbaum] 14. Putting; a New Direction-Distance Problem [Matthew W. Bridge and Nicholas Middleton] 15. The Beginning Golfer: Psychological Techniques and Constructs Impacting Affecting Performance [Marc Lochbaum, Zişan Kazak Çetinkalp and Landry Actkinson] 16. Perceptual-Cognitive Expertise in Golf Putting [Laura M. Carey, Robin C. Jackson, Malcolm M. Fairweather, Joe Causer and Mark Williams] 17. Positive Psychology and Golf [Sandy Gordon and Jay-Lee Nair] 18. Refining Motor Skills in Golf: A Biopsychosocial Perspective [Howie J. Carson and Dave Collins] 19. Golf Analytics [Richard J. Rendleman, Jr.] Part IV: Psychological Techniques for Success Part Introduction [Kieran Kingston] 20. The Quiet Eye in Golf Putting [Sam Vine and Mark Wilson] 21. Golfers' Imagery Use [Jennifer Cumming, Elliott Newell and Fredrik Weibull] 22. Developing and Maintaining Motivation in Golf [Kieran Kingston] 23. Masters of the Game: Goal Orientations of Recreational Golfers [Daniel Sachau, Luke Simmering, Amy Harris, Max Adler and Warren Ryan] 24. Individual Differences in Cognitive Processes and Golf Performance [Patrick R. Thomas, Andrea J. Furst and Gerard J. Fogarty] 25. Golf and the Promise of Mental Health and Well-being for the Elite and Professional Player [Kitrina Douglas and David Carless] 26. The Psychophysiology of Golf Performance [Debbie J. Crews and Amanda Cheetham] Part V: The Golfing Body Part Introduction [Andrea Fradkin] 27. Physiological and Musculoskeletal Characteristics of the Modern Golfer [Sean A. Horan] 28. The Importance of Individualising Exercise Testing and Prescription for Golfers [Kerrie Evans] 29. Strength and Conditioning for Golf [John Hellström] 30. The Older Golfer [Anthony A. Vandervoort, David M. Lindsay and Scott K. Lynn] 31. Golf Injuries [Andrea Fradkin] 32. Nutrition for Golf [Graeme L. Close, Jamie Pugh and James P. Morton] 33. The Science of the Yips [Robert E. Wharen, Jr., Debbie J. Crews and Charles H. Adler] Part VI: The Golfer in Context Part Introduction [Martin Toms] 34. Understanding Golf and Health [Andrew Murray, Evan Jenkins and Roger Hawkes] 35. Young People and Golf [Martin Toms] 36. Women in Golf: A Critical Reflection [Niamh Kitching] 37. The Move from Coach-Centred to Participant-Centred Golf Coaching [Jonathan Wright and Martin Toms] 38. Social Interactions Between Coaches and Players: It Really Is a Laughing Matter [Charles Fitzsimmons] 39. Expertise on Golf Instruction and Coaching [Paul G. Schempp, Bryan A. McCullick and Collin A. Webster]
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Taylor & Francis Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and
Book SynopsisNow in a fully updated and revised new edition, this is still the only up-to-date, practical guide to the use of technology in sport and exercise biomechanics. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing and measurement, along with advice on choosing equipment and using it effectively. The second edition includes two completely new chapters on qualitative movement analysis and the assessment of movement coordination, and covers every key functional area in the biomechanics curriculum, including: motion analysis using video and on-line systems measurement of force and pressure measurement of torque and power using isokinetic dynamometry electromyography computational simulation and modelling of human movement research methodologies data processing. Published in association with the British AssTable of Contents1. Introduction [Carl J. Payton and Adrian Burden] 2. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of Technique [Adrian Lees] 3. Assessing Movement Coordination [Peter F. Lamb and Roger M. Bartlett] 4. Motion Analysis Using Video [Carl J. Payton and Christopher R. Hudson] 5. Motion Analysis Using On-line Systems [Clare E. Milner] 6. Measurement of External Forces [Nachiappan Chockalingam and Aoife Healy] 7. Surface Electromyography [Adrian Burden] 8. Isokinetic Dynamometry [Vasilios Baltzopoulos] 9. Data processing and Error Estimation [John H. Challis] 10. Research Methods: Sample Size and Variability Effects on Statistical Power [David R. Mullineaux and Jonathan Wheat] 11. Computer Simulation Modelling in Sport [Maurice R. Yeadon and Mark A. King]
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Taylor & Francis Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
Book SynopsisFundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides a clear and detailed introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and its structural adaptations, essential for a thorough understanding of human movement. The second part focuses on the biomechanics of movement, describing the forces that act on the human body and the effects of those forces on the movement of the body. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements, from running and jumping to pole-vaulting or kicking a football. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included thatTable of ContentsPart I: Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system Chapter 1. The musculoskeletal system Chapter 2. The skeleton Chapter 3. Connective tissues Chapter 4. The articular system Chapter 5. The neuromuscular system Chapter 6. Mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components Chapter 7. Structural adaptation Part Two: Biomechanics of movement Chapter 8. Introduction to biomechanics of movement Chapter 9. Linear motion Chapter 10. Angular motion Chapter 11. Work, energy and power Chapter 12. Fluid mechanics
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
Book SynopsisFundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides a clear and detailed introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and its structural adaptations, essential for a thorough understanding of human movement. The second part focuses on the biomechanics of movement, describing the forces that act on the human body and the effects of those forces on the movement of the body. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements, from running and jumping to pole-vaulting or kicking a football. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included thatTable of ContentsPart I: Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system Chapter 1. The musculoskeletal system Chapter 2. The skeleton Chapter 3. Connective tissues Chapter 4. The articular system Chapter 5. The neuromuscular system Chapter 6. Mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components Chapter 7. Structural adaptation Part Two: Biomechanics of movement Chapter 8. Introduction to biomechanics of movement Chapter 9. Linear motion Chapter 10. Angular motion Chapter 11. Work, energy and power Chapter 12. Fluid mechanics
£58.89
John Wiley & Sons Inc Strength and Conditioning
Book SynopsisWritten by a team of leading international experts, this book explores the latest scientific and practical developments in the field, providing an invaluable textbook for sports professionals and students. The first section introduces the biological principles essential for an understanding of the field.Trade Review"The field of strength and conditioning is always evolving and this book provides current research to help readers to stay informed. It should be a part of the library of professionals and students who are affiliated with this field." (Doody's, 17 February 2012) Table of ContentsForeword (Sir Clive Woodward). Preface. List of Contributors. Section 1 Strengthand Conditioning Biology. 1.1 Skeletal Muscle Physiology (Valmor Tricoli). 1.1.1 Introduction. 1.1.2 Skeletal muscle macrostructure. 1.1.3 Skeletal muscle microstructure. 1.1.4 Contraction mechanism. 1.1.5 Muscle fibre types. 1.1.6 Muscle architecture. 1.1.7 Hypertrophy and hyperplasia. 1.1.8 Satellite cells. 1.2 Neuromuscular Physiology (Alberto Rainoldi and Marco Gazzoni). 1.2.1 The neuromuscular system. 1.2.2 Muscle fatigue. 1.2.3 Muscle function assessment. 1.3 Bone Physiology (Jörn Rittweger). 1.3.1 Introduction. 1.3.2 Bone anatomy. 1.3.3 Bone biology. 1.3.4 Mechanical functions of bone. 1.3.5 Adaptive processes in bone. 1.3.6 Endocrine involvement of bone. 1.4 Tendon Physiology (Nicola Maffulli, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Filippo Spiezia and Vincenzo Denaro). 1.4.1 Tendons. 1.4.2 The musculotendinous junction. 1.4.3 The osteotendinous junction. 1.4.4 Nerve supply. 1.4.5 Blood supply. 1.4.6 Composition. 1.4.7 Collagen formation. 1.4.8 Cross-links. 1.4.9 Elastin. 1.4.10 Cells. 1.4.11 Ground substance. 1.4.12 Crimp. 1.5 Bioenergetics of Exercise (R.J. Maughan). 1.5.1 Introduction. 1.5.2 Exercise, energy, work, and power. 1.5.3 Sources of energy. 1.5.4 The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. 1.5.5 Oxygen delivery. 1.5.6 Energy stores. 1.5.7 Conclusion. 1.6 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology (Jeremiah J. Peiffer and Chris R. Abbiss). 1.6.1 The respiratory system. 1.6.2 The cardiovascular system. 1.6.3 Conclusion. 1.7 Genetic and Signal Transduction Aspects of Strength Training (Henning Wackerhage, Arimantas Lionikas, Stuart Gray and Aivaras Ratkevicius). 1.7.1 Genetics of strength and trainability. 1.7.2 Signal transduction pathways that mediate the adaptation to strength training. 1.8 Strength and Conditioning Biomechanics (Robert U. Newton). 1.8.1 Introduction. 1.8.2 Biomechanical concepts for strength and conditioning. 1.8.3 The force–velocity–power relationship. 1.8.4 Musculoskeletal machines. 1.8.5 Biomechanics of muscle function. 1.8.6 Body size, shape, and power-to-weight ratio. 1.8.7 Balance and stability. 1.8.8 The stretch–shortening cycle. 1.8.9 Biomechanics of resistance machines. 1.8.10 Machines vs free weights. 1.8.11 Conclusion. Section 2 Physiological adaptations to strength and conditioning. 2.1 Neural Adaptations to Resistance Exercise (Per Aagaard). 2.1.1 Introduction. 2.1.2 Effects of strength training on mechanical muscle function. 2.1.3 Effects of strength training on neural function. 2.1.4 Conclusion. 2.2 Structural and Molecular Adaptations to Training (Jesper L. Andersen). 2.2.1 Introduction. 2.2.2 Protein synthesis and degradation in human skeletal muscle. 2.2.3 Muscle hypertrophy and atrophy. 2.2.4 What is the significance of satellite cells in human skeletal muscle? 2.2.5 Concurrent strength and endurance training: consequences for muscle adaptations. 2.3 Adaptive Processes in Human Bone and Tendon (Constantinos N. Maganaris, Jörn Rittweger and Marco V. Narici). 2.3.1 Introduction. 2.3.2 Bone. 2.3.3 Tendon. 2.3.4 Conclusion. 2.4 Biomechanical Markers and Resistance Training (Christian Cook and Blair Crewther). 2.4.1 Introduction. 2.4.2 Testosterone responses to resistance training. 2.4.3 Cortisol responses to resistance training. 2.4.4 Dual actions of testosterone and cortisol. 2.4.5 Growth hormone responses to resistance training. 2.4.6 Other biochemical markers. 2.4.7 Limitations in the use and interpretation of biochemical markers. 2.4.8 Applications of resistance training. 2.4.9 Conclusion. 2.5 Cardiovascular Adaptations to Strength and Conditioning (Andy Jones and Fred DiMenna). 2.5.1 Introduction. 2.5.2 Cardiovascular function. 2.5.3 Cardiovascular adaptations to training. 2.5.4 Cardiovascular-related adaptations to training. 2.5.5 Conclusion. 2.6 Exercise-induced Muscle Damage and Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) (Kazunori Nosaka). 2.6.1 Introduction. 2.6.2 Symptoms and markers of muscle damage. 2.6.3 Relationship between DOMS and other indicators. 2.6.4 Factors influencing the magnitude of muscle damage. 2.6.5 Muscle damage and training. 2.6.6 Conclusion. 2.7 Alternative Modalities of Strength and Conditioning: Electrical Stimulation and Vibration (Nicola A. Maffiuletti and Marco Cardinale). 2.7.1 Introduction. 2.7.2 Electrical-stimulation exercise. 2.7.3 Vibration exercise. 2.8 The Stretch–Shortening Cycle (SSC) (Anthony Blazevich). 2.8.1 Introduction. 2.8.2 Mechanisms responsible for performance enhancement with the SSC. 2.8.3 Force unloading: a requirement for elastic recoil. 2.8.4 Optimum MTU properties for SSC performance. 2.8.5 Effects of the transition time between stretch and shortening on SSC performance. 2.8.6 Conclusion. 2.9 Repeated-sprint Ability (RSA) (David Bishop and Olivier Girard). 2.9.1 Introduction. 2.9.2 Limiting factors. 2.9.3 Ergogenic aids and RSA. 2.9.4 Effects of training on RSA. 2.9.5 Conclusion. 2.10 The Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) (Romain Meeusen and Kevin De Pauw). 2.10.1 Introduction. 2.10.2 Definitions. 2.10.3 Prevalence. 2.10.4 Mechanisms and diagnosis. 2.10.5 Prevention. 2.10.6 Conclusion. Section 3 Monitoring strength and conditioning progress. 3.1 Principles of Athlete Testing (Robert U. Newton and Marco Cardinale). 3.1.1 Introduction. 3.1.2 General principles of athlete testing. 3.1.3 Maximum strength. 3.1.4 Ballistic testing. 3.1.5 Reactive strength tests. 3.1.6 Eccentric strength tests. 3.1.7 Conclusion. 3.2 Speed and Agility Assessment (Warren Young and Jeremy Sheppard). 3.2.1 Speed. 3.2.2 Agility. 3.2.3 Conclusion. 3.3 Testing Anaerobic Capacity and Repeated-sprint Ability (David Bishop and Matt Spencer). 3.3.1 Introduction. 3.3.2 Testing anaerobic capacity. 3.3.3 Testing repeated-sprint ability. 3.3.4 Conclusion. 3.4 Cardiovascular Assessment and Aerobic Training Prescription (Andy Jones and Fred DiMenna). 3.4.1 Introduction. 3.4.2 Cardiovascular assessment. 3.4.3 Aerobic training prescription. 3.4.4 Conclusion. 3.5 Biochemical Monitoring in Strength and Conditioning (Michael R. McGuigan and Stuart J. Cormack). 3.5.1 Introduction. 3.5.2 Hormonal monitoring. 3.5.3 Metabolic monitoring. 3.5.4 Immunological and haematological monitoring. 3.5.5 Practical application. 3.6 Body Composition: Laboratory and Field Methods of Assessment (Arthur Stewart and Tim Ackland). 3.6.1 Introduction. 3.6.2 History of body composition methods. 3.6.3 Fractionation models for body composition. 3.6.4 Biomechanical imperatives for sports performance. 3.6.5 Methods of assessment. 3.6.6 Profiling. 3.6.7 Conclusion. 3.7 Total Athlete Management (TAM) and Performance Diagnosis (Robert U. Newton and Marco Cardinale). 3.7.1 Total athlete management. 3.7.2 Performance diagnosis. 3.7.3 Conclusion. Section 4 Practical applications. 4.1 Resistance Training Modes: A Practical Perspective (Michael H. Stone and Margaret E. Stone). 4.1.1 Introduction. 4.1.2 Basic training principles. 4.1.3 Strength, explosive strength, and power. 4.1.4 Conclusion. 4.2 Training Agility and Change-of-direction Speed (CODS) (Jeremy Sheppard and Warren Young). 4.2.1 Factors affecting agility. 4.2.2 Organization of training. 4.2.3 Change-of-direction speed. 4.2.4 Perceptual and decision-making factors. 4.2.5 Training agility. 4.2.6 Conclusion. 4.3 Nutrition for Strength Training (Christopher S. Shaw and Kevin D. Tipton). 4.3.1 Introduction. 4.3.2 The metabolic basis of muscle hypertrophy. 4.3.3 Optimal protein intake. 4.3.4 Acute effects of amino acid/protein ingestion. 4.3.5 Conclusion. 4.4 Flexibility (William A. Sands). 4.4.1 Definitions. 4.4.2 What is stretching? 4.4.3 A model of effective movement: the integration of flexibility and strength. 4.5 Sensorimotor Training (Urs Granacher, Thomas Muehlbauer, Wolfgang Taube, Albert Gollhofer and Markus Gruber). 4.5.1 Introduction. 4.5.2 The importance of sensorimotor training to the promotion of postural control and strength. 4.5.3 The effects of sensorimotor training on postural control and strength. 4.5.4 Adaptive processes following sensorimotor training. 4.5.5 Characteristics of sensorimotor training. 4.5.6 Conclusion. Section 5 Strength conditioning special cases. 5.1 Strength and Conditioning as a Rehabilitation Tool (Andreas Schlumberger). 5.1.1 Introduction. 5.1.2 Neuromuscular effects of injury as a basis for rehabilitation strategies. 5.1.3 Strength and conditioning in retraining of the neuromuscular system. 5.1.4 Conclusion. 5.2 Strength Training for Children and Adolescents (Avery D. Faigenbaum). 5.2.1 Introduction. 5.2.2 Risks and concerns associated with youth strength training. 5.2.3 The effectiveness of youth resistance training. 5.2.4 Physiological mechanisms for strength development. 5.2.5 Potential health and fitness benefits. 5.2.6 Youth strength-training guidelines. 5.2.7 Conclusion. 5.3 Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Paralympic Athlete (Mark Jarvis, Matthew Cook and Paul Davies). 5.3.1 Introduction. 5.3.2 Programming considerations. 5.3.3 Current controversies in Paralympic strength and conditioning. 5.3.4 Specialist equipment. 5.3.5 Considerations for specific disability groups. 5.3.6 Tips for more effective programming. Index.
£60.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Injury Biomechanics and Control
Book SynopsisWith this book as their guide, readers will discover how to design better protective equipment and devices such as helmets, seat belts, and wheelchairs in order to minimize the risk or the extent of injury to people subjected to impact loads. It is based on the theory of optimal shock isolation, first developed in the 1950s to protect missile systems from intensive shock loads. Using examples from automotive, aviation, and military areas, the authors demonstrate how optimal shock isolation theory enables designers to improve the performance of protective equipment by incorporating control and optimization methods developed for shock isolation systems. The first part of Injury Biomechanics and Control lays down the engineering foundation, setting forth core principles and techniques, including: Fundamentals of impact and shock isolation systems Basic optimal shock isolation for single-degree-of-freedom systems OptimaTable of ContentsPREFACE. BASIC TERMINOLOGY. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION. 1.1 The Structure of the Book. 1.2 Related Studies. References. CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF IMPACT AND SHOCK ISOLATION. 2.1 Shock Loading: Basic Models and Characteristics. 2.2 Shock Isolation. 2.3 The Isolator as a Control Medium: Active and Passive Isolators. 2.4 Does Isolation of an Object from the Base Always Lead to a Reduction in the Shock Load Transmitted to the Object?. References. CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPTIMAL SHOCK ISOLATION: SINGLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS. 3.1 Basic Problems. 3.2 Limiting Performance Analysis: Basic Concept and Analytical Results. 3.3 Limiting Performance Analysis: Computational Approach. 3.4 Parametric Optimization. 3.5 Pre-Acting Control for Shock Isolators. 3.6 Best and Worst Disturbance Analyses. References. CHAPTER 4 OPTIMAL SHOCK ISOLATION FOR MULTI-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS. 4.1 Optimal Shock Isolation for a Two-Component Viscoelastic Object. 4.2 Optimal Shock Isolation for Three-Component Structures. References. CHAPTER 5 SPINAL INJURY CONTROL. 5.1 Description of the Model. 5.2 Minimization of the Occupant’s Displacement subject to a Constraint Imposed on the Spinal Compressive Force. 5.3 Spinal Injury Control System with two Shock Isolators. 5.4 MADYMO Simulation for the Limiting Performance Analysis. References. CHAPTER 6 THORACIC INJURY CONTROL. 6.1 Smart Restraint Systems. 6.2 Basic Concept of Restraint Force Control. 6.3 Limiting Performance Analysis for the Prevention of Thoracic Injuries in a Frontal Car Crash. 6.4 Feedback Control of the Elastic Restraint Force on the Basis of the Two-Mass Thorax Injury Model. 6.5 Conclusions. References. CHAPTER 7 HEAD INJURY CONTROL. 7.1 Head Injury Criterion: Historical Perspectives. 7.2 Minimization of the Deceleration Distance for Constrained HIC. 7.3 Minimization of the HIC for Constrained Deceleration Distance. 7.4 Alternative Control Laws. References. CHAPTER 8 INJURY CONTROL FOR WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANTS. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Optimal Shock Isolation of Single-Degree-of-Freedom System. 8.3 Simulation Using MADYMO. 8.4 Discussion. References. Index.
£104.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mathematical and Computational Methods in
Book SynopsisCutting-edge solutions to current problems in orthopedics, supported by modeling and numerical analysis Despite the current successful methods and achievements of good joint implantations, it is essential to further optimize the shape of implants so they may better resist extreme long-term mechanical demands. This book provides the orthopedic, biomechanical, and mathematical basis for the simulation of surgical techniques in orthopedics. It focuses on the numerical modeling of total human joint replacements and simulation of their functions, along with the rigorous biomechanics of human joints and other skeletal parts. The book includes: An introduction to the anatomy and biomechanics of the human skeleton, biomaterials, and problems of alloarthroplasty The definition of selected simulated orthopedic problems Constructions of mathematical model problems of the biomechanics of the human skeleton and its parts Replacement parts of Table of ContentsPREFACE. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. PART I ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS, AND ALLOARTHROPLASTY OF HUMAN JOINTS. 1 BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN SKELETON ANDTHE PROBLEM OF ALLOARTHROPLASTY. 1.1 Introduction to History of Biomechanics and Alloarthroplasty. 1.2 Biomechanics of Human Joints and Tissues. 2 INTRODUCTION TOTHE ANATOMY OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM. 2.1 Anatomy of the Skeletal System. 2.2 Human Joints and Their Functions. 2.3 Tribology of Human Joints. 2.4 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System. 3 TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF HUMAN JOINTS. 3.1 View of Arthroplasty Developments. 3.2 Static and Dynamic Loading of Human Joint Replacements. 3.3 Mechanical Destruction of Implants and Demands on Human Joint Arthroplasty. 3.4 Biomaterials in Ostheosynthesis and Alloarthroplasty. 3.5 Artificial Joint Replacements. PART II MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF BIOMECHANICS. 4 BACKGROUND OF BIOMECHANICS. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics. 4.3 Background of the Static and Dynamic Continuum Mechanics in Different Rheologies. 4.4 Background of the Quasi-Static and Dynamic Continuum Mechanics in Thermo(visco)elastic Rheology. 5 MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF PARTICULAR PARTS OF THE HUMAN SKELETON AND JOINTS ANDTHEIR REPLACEMENTS BASED ON BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM ANALYSES. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Mathematical Models of Human Joints and of Their Total Replacements asWell as of Parts of the Human Body. 5.3 Mathematical Models of Human Body Parts and Human Joints and Their Total Replacements Based on the Boundary Value Problems in (Thermo)elasticity. 5.4 Biomechanical Model of a Long Bone. 5.5 Mathematical Model of a Loaded Long Bone Based on Composite Biomaterials. 5.6 Stochastic Approach. 5.7 Mathematical Model of Heat Generation and Heat Propagation in the Neighborhood of the Bone Cement. Problems of Bone Necrosis. 6 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSES AND NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF FUNDAMENTAL BIOMECHANICAL PROBLEMS. 6.1 Background of Functional Analysis, Function Spaces, and Variational Inequalities. 6.2 Variational Equations and Inequalities and Their Numerical Approximations. 6.3 Biomechanical Models of Human Joints and Their Total Replacements. 6.4 Stress–Strain Analysis of Total Human Joint Replacements in Linear, Nonlinear, Elasticity, and Thermoelasticity: Static Cases, Finite Element Approximations, Homogenization and Domain Decomposition Methods, and Algorithms. 6.5 Stress–Strain Analyses of Human Joints and Their Replacements Based on Quasi-Static and Dynamic Multibody Contact Problems in Viscoelastic Rheologies. 6.6 Algorithms. 6.7 Viscoplastic Model of Total Human Joint Replacements. 6.8 Optimal Shape Design in Biomechanics of Human Joint Replacements. 6.9 Worst-Scenario Method in Biomechanics of Human Joint Replacements. 6.10 Biomechanical Models of Human Joint Replacements Coupling Bi- and Unilateral Contacts, Friction, Adhesion, and Wear. PART III BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSES OF PARTICULAR PARTS OF THE HUMAN SKELETON, JOINTS, AND THEIR REPLACEMENTS. 7 BIOMECHANICAL MODELS BASED ON CONTACT PROBLEMS AND BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSES OF SOME HUMAN JOINTS,THEIR TOTAL REPLACEMENTS, AND SOME OTHER PARTS OF THE HUMAN SKELETON. 7.1 Introduction to the Biomechanics of Statically Loaded and of Moving Loaded Human Body. 7.2 Bone Remodeling and the Corresponding Mathematical Model. 7.3 Biomechanical Studies of Cysts, Osteophytes, and of Inter- and Subtrochanteric Osteotomy of the Femur and the Knee Joint. 7.4 Biomechanical Analysis of the Loosened Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). 7.5 Biomechanical Analysis of the Hip Joint after THA Implanting and Subtrochanteric Osteotomy Healing. 7.6 Analysis of Loaded Tubular Long Bone Filled with Marrow Tissue. 7.7 Numerical Analysis of theWeight-Bearing Total Knee Replacement; Analysis of Effect of Axial Angle Changes onWeight-bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty. 7.8 Total Knee Replacement with Rotational Polyethylene Insert. 7.9 Computer-Assisted Surgery in Orthopedics: A Perspective. 7.10 Biomechanical and Mathematical Models of the Thoracolumbal Spine. 7.11 Biomechanical and Mathematical Models of Joints of the Upper Limbs. 7.12 Mathematical and Biomechanical Analyses of the Temporomandibular Joint. APPENDIX. A.1 List of Notations. A.2 Cartesian Tensors. A.3 Some Fundamental Theorems. A.4 Elementary Inequalities. A.5 Finite Element Method. REFERENCES. INDEX.
£102.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Occupational Biomechanics
Book SynopsisPraise for previous editions of Occupational Biomechanics This book is a valuable resource for any advanced ergonomist interested in physical ergonomics . . . provides valuable research information. -Ergonomics in Design [This book] represents a distillation of the authors'' combined years of experience in applying biomechanicsin various industries and work situations . . . I recommend this book to anyone, regardless of discipline, who is interested in understanding the many biomechanical factors which must be considered when trying to effectthe prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. -Journal of Biomechanics Impressive descriptions of biomechanical concepts and worksite considerations . . . based not only on mechanical and mathematical principles, but on solid anatomical and physiologic constructs . . . a very valuablereference source. -Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and PharmacologyTrade Review"This excellent book written by the most prominent authors in the field is a must have for all professionals in this field." (The Applied Ergonomics International News)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Occupational Biomechanics as a Specialty. 1.1 Definition of Occupational Biomechanics. 1.2 Historical Development of Occupational Biomechanics. 1.2.1 Kinesiological Developments. 1.2.2 Developments in Biomechanical Modelling. . 1.2.3 Developments in Anthropometry. 1.2.4 Methods for Evaluating Mechanical Work Capacity. 1.2.5 Developments in Bioinstrumentation. 1.2.6 Developments in Motion Classification and Time Prediction Systems. 1.3 The Need for an Occupational Biomechanics Specialty. 1.3.1 Epidemiological Support for Occupational Biomechanics. 1.3.2 Social and Legal Support for Occupational Biomechanics. 1.3.3 Ergonomic Support for Occupational Biomechanics. 1.4 Who Uses Occupational Biomechanics?. 1.5 Organization of The Book. Review Questions. References. 2. The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Connective Tissue. 2.2.1 Ligaments, Tendons, and Fascia. 2.2.2 Cartilage. 2.2.3 Bone. 2.3 Skeletal Muscle. 2.3.1 The Structure of Muscles. 2.3.2 The Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction. 2.3.3 The Energy Metabolism of Muscle. 2.3.4 The Nerve Impulse Causing Muscle Contraction. 2.3.5 Mechanical Aspects of Muscle Contraction. 2.3.6 Muscle Fatigue. 2.3.7 Quantification and Prediction of Fatigue. 2.4 Joints. 2.4.1 The Synovial Joint. 2.4.2 Joint Lubrication. 2.4.3 Osteoarthritis. 2.4.4 Intervertebral Discs. Review Questions. References. 3. Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics. 3.1 Measurement of Physical Properties of Body Segments. 3.1.1 Body-Segment Link Length Measurement Methods. 3.1.2 Body-Segment Volume and Weight. 3.1.3 Body-Segment Locations of Center of Mass. 3.1.4 Body-Segment Inertial Property Measurement Methods. 3.2 Anthropometric Data for Biomechanical Studies in Industry. 3.2.1 Segment Link Length Data. 3.2.2 Segment Weight Data. 3.2.3 Segment Mass-Center Location Data. 3.2.4 Segment Moment-of-inertia and Radius-of-Gyration Data. 3.3 Summary Of Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics. Review Questions. References. 4. Mechanical Work Capacity Evaluation. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Joint Motion: Methods and Data. 4.2.1 Methods of Measuring Joint Motion. 4.2.2 Normal Ranges of Joint Motion. 4.2.3 Factors Affecting Range-of-Motion Data. 4.3 Muscle Strength Evaluation. 4.3.1 Definition of Muscular Strength. 4.3.2 Static and Dynamic Strength-Testing Methods. 4.3.3 Population Muscle Strength Values. 4.3.4. Personal Factors Affecting Strength. 4.4. Summary and Limitations of Mechanical Work-Capacity Data. Review Questions. References. 5. Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Human Motion Analysis Systems. 5.2.1 Basis for Measuring Human Motion. 5.3 Muscle Activity Measurement. 5.3 .1 Applied Electromyography. 5.3.2 Mechanomyography. 5.3.3 Intra Muscular Pressure. 5.4 Muscle Strength Measurement Systems. 5.4.1 Localized Static Strength Measurement Systems. 5.4.2 Whole-body Static Strength Measurement System. 5.4.3 Whole-body Dynamic Strength Measurement System. 5.5 Intradiscal Pressure Measurement. 5.5.1 Measurement Concept. 5.5.2 Intradiscal Pressure Measurement System. 5.5.3 Applications and Limitations in Occupational Biomechanics. 5.6 Intra-abdominal (Intragastric) Measurements. 5.6.1 Measurement Development. 5.6.2 Measurement System. 5.6.3 Applications and Limitations in Occupational Biomechanics. 5.7 Seat Pressure Measurement Systems. 5.8 Stature Measurement System. 5.9 Force Platform System. 5.10 Foot and Hand Force Measurement Systems. 5.11 Measurement of Vibration in Humans. Review Questions. References. 6. Occupational Biomechanical Models. 6.1 Why Model?. 6.2 Planar Static Biomechanical Models. 6.2.1 Single-Body-Segment Static Model. 6.2.2 Two-Body-Segment Static Model. 6.2.3 Static Planar Model of Nonparallel Forces. 6.2.4 Planar Static Analysis of Internal Forces. 6.2.5 Multiple-link Coplanar Static Modeling. 6.3 Three-dimensional Modeling of Static Strength. 6.4 Dynamic Biomechanical Models. 6.4.1 Single-Segment Dynamic Biomechanical Model. 6.4.2 Multiple-Segment Biodynamic Model of Load Lifting. 6.4.3 Coplanar Biomechanical Models of Foot Slip Potential While Pushing a Cart. 6.5. Special-purpose Biomechanical Models of Occupational Tasks. 6.5.1 Low-Back Biomechanical Models. 6.5.2 Biomechanical Models of the Wrist and Hand. 6.5.3 Modeling Muscle Strength. 6.6 Future Developments in Occupational Biomechanical Models. Review Questions. References. 7. Methods Of Classifying And Evaluating Manual Work. 7.1 Traditional Methods. 7.1.1 Historical Perspective. 7.2 Traditional Work Analysis System. 7.2.1 MTM: An Example of a Predetermined Motion?Time System. 7.2.2 Benefits and Limitations in Contemporary Work Analysis Systems. 7.3 Contemporary Biomechanical Job Analysis. 7.3.1 Identification of Musculoskeletal Injury Problems. 7.3.2 Analyzing Biomechanical Risk Factors. 7.3.3 Specialized Biomechanical Risk Factor Evaluation. 7.3.4 EMGs in Job Evaluation. 7.4 Future Impact of Occupational Biomechanics on Work Analysis Systems. Review Questions. References. 8. Manual Material-handling Limits. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2. Lifting Limits In Manual Material Handling. 8.2.1 Scope of NIOSH Work Practices Guide for Manual Lifting. 8.2.2 Basis and Structure of the 1994 NIOSH-Recommended Weight-lifting Limit. 8.2.3 Example of NIOSH RWL Procedure. 8.2.4 Comments on the Status of the NIOSH Lifting Guide. 8.2.5 Alternative Recommendations for Evaluating Manual Lifting Tasks. 8.3 Pushing and Pulling Capabilities. 8.3.1 Foot-Slip Prevention During Pushing and Pulling. 8.4 Asymmetric Load Handling. 8.4.1 Toward a Comprehensive Manual Material-Handling Guide. 8.5 Recommendations for Improving Manual Materials Handling Tasks. 8.6 Summary of Manual Material-Handling Recommendations and Evaluation Methods. Review Questions. References. 9. Guidelines For Work In Sitting Postures. 9.1 General Considerations Related to Sitting Postures. 9.2 Anthropometric Aspects of Seated Workers. 9.3 Comfort. 9.4 The Spine and Sitting. 9.4.1 Clinical Aspects of Sitting Postures. 9.4.2 Radiographic Data. 9.4.3 Disc Pressure Data During Sitting. 9.4.4 Muscle Activity. 9.4.5 Sitting Postures and The Spine. 9.5 The Shoulder and Sitting. 9.6 The Legs and Sitting. 9.7 The Sitting Workplace. 9.7.1 The Office Chair. 9.7.2 The Table in a Seated Workplace. 9.7.3 Visual Display Terminal Workstations. 9.8 Summary. Review Questions. References. 10. Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design. 10.1 Introduction. 10.1.1 Localized Musculoskeletal Injury in Industry. 10.2 Practical Guidelines for Workplace and Machine Control Layout. 10.2.1 Structure-Function Characteristics of the Shoulder Mechanism. 10.2.2 Shoulder-Dependent Overhead Reach Limitations. 10.2.3 Shoulder-and Arm-Dependent Forward Reach Limits. 10.2.4 Neck?Head Posture Work Limitations. 10.2.5 Torso Postural Considerations in Workbench Height Limitations. 10.2.6 Biomechanical Considerations in the Design of Computer Workstations. 10.3 Summary. Review Questions. References. 11. Hand-Tool Design Guidelines. 11.1 The Need for Biomechanical Concepts In Design. 11.2 Shape and Size Considerations. 11.2.1 Shape for Avoiding Wrist Deviation. 11.2.2 Shape for Avoiding Shoulder Abduction. 11.2.3 Shape to Assist Grip. 11.2.4 Size of Tool Handle to Facilitate Grip. 11.2.5 Finger Clearance Considerations. 11.2.6 Gloves. 11.3 Hand-Tool Weight and Use Considerations. 11.4 Force Reaction Considerations in Powered Hand-tool Design. 11.5 Keyboard Design Considerations. 11.5.1 Posture Stress. 11.5.2 Keying Exertion Force Repetition. 11.6 Summary. Review Questions. References. 12. Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibration. 12.1 Definitions and Measurement. 12.1.1 Definitions. 12.1.2 Measurement of Vibration. 12.2 General Effects of Vibration on Human Beings. 12.3 Whole-Body Vibration. 12.3.1 Effects of Low-frequency Vibration. 12.3.2 Effects of Middle-frequency Vibration. 12.3.3 Biomechanical Effects on the Spine. 12.3.4 Physiological Responses. 12.4 Hand?Arm Vibration. 12.4.1 Transmission of Vibration in the Upper Extremity. 12.4.2 Hand?Arm Vibration Syndrome. 12.5 Sensorimotor Effects. 12.6 Vibration Exposure Criteria. 12.6.1 Whole-Body Vibration Recommendations. 12.6.2 Hand-Arm Vibration Recommendations. 12.7 Control and Prevention. Review Questions. References. 13. Worker Selection, Training and Personal Protective Device Consideration. 13.1 Worker Selection. 13.1.1 Introduction to Worker Selection. 13.1.2 History and Physical Examination. 13.1.3 Radiographic Preplacement Examination. 13.1.4 Quantitative Physical Preplacement Screening. 13.2 Preplacement Training. 13.2.1 General Content of Training. 13.2.2 How Workers Should Be Trained. 13.3 Biomechanical Aspects of Back Belts. 13.3.1 Passive Stiffness Effects of Back Belts. 13.3.2 Abdominal Pressure Effects of Back Belts. 13.3.3 Reduced Torso Mobility Effects Due to Back Belts. 13.4 Job Rotation and Psychosocial Stress. 13.5 Summary. Review Questions. References. 14. Summary. Appendix A. Part 1: Anatomical and Anthropometric Landmarks as Presented by Webb and Associates. Part 2: Glossary of Anatomical and Anthropometric Terms. Appendix B Population weight and Mass-Center data. Table B.1 Segment Weight Values Derived from Regression Equations Using Total Body Weight as the Independent Variable. Table B.2 Anatomical Location of Segment Centers of Gravity (Centers of Mass). Table B.3 Segment Moments of Inertia. Table B.4 Joint Center Locations and Link Definitions. Appendix C Terms and Units of Measurement in Biomechanics. Appendix D NIOSH 1994 Tables. Appendix E Push and Pull Force Tables. Appendix F Data Gathering ? Job Risk Factors. Appendix G Some General Web Sites that Complement. References in Text. Index.
£125.96
John Wiley & Sons Inc Keep on Running
Book SynopsisWritten for anyone who wishes to understand more about the scientific basis of athletic training and performance. Biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and psychology are all included. Intended to help sports science students, especially those who do not have a strong background in science. Appealing to athletes at any stage of their career, it is also helpful to coaches and physicians. Features high carbohydrate recipe suggestions, practical training schedules and a comprehensive bibliography.Table of ContentsRunning In. Muscles and Movement. Energy Matters. Filling Up the Fuel Tanks. Fuel Management. When the Running Has to Stop. Maintaining the Supply Lines. The Female Runner. Theory in Practice. The Mind and Performance. Food for Fitness. When Running Goes Wrong. Dying to Win: Drugs and the Athlete. Tulloh's Training Schedules. Advice for Female Runners. Psychological Self-Assessment and Training. Planning Your Diet. Noake's Advice on Injuries and on Running Shoes. Drugs to Avoid.
£103.05
Cambridge University Press Biomechanics
Book SynopsisThis quantitative approach integrates the basic concepts of mechanics and computational modelling techniques, in a logical progression through a wide range of fundamental biomechanics principles. Online MATLAB-based software along with examples and problems using biomedical applications will motivate undergraduate biomedical engineering students to practise and test their skills.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Biomechanics: Concepts and Computation is one of the most important textbooks written in the field of biomechanical education.' Amit Gefen, vReview of the hardback: 'This text does an outstanding job of covering both the core and advanced topics of biomechanics that are appropriate to both undergraduate and beginning graduate biomedical engineering education … I strongly recommend this text to any biomedical engineering problem offering a concentration/track in biomechanics.' Robert Spilker, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chair, RPI, USATable of ContentsPreface; 1. Vector calculus; 2. The concepts of force and moment; 3. Static equilibrium; 4. The mechanical behaviour of fibres; 5. Fibres: time dependent behaviour; 6. Analysis of a one-dimensional continuous medium; 7. Biological materials and continuum mechanics; 8. Stress in three-dimensional continuous media; 9. Motion: the time as an extra dimension; 10. Deformation and rotation, deformation rate and spin; 11. Local balance of mass, momentum and energy; 12. Constitutive modelling of solids and fluids; 13. Solution strategies for solid and fluid mechanics problems; 14. Numerical solution of one-dimensional diffusion equation; 15. The one-dimensional convection-diffusion equation; 16. The three-dimensional convection-diffusion equation; 17. Shape functions and numerical integration; 18. Infinitesimal strain elasticity problems; References; Index.
£53.99
Elsevier Health Sciences Human Movement Biomechanics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I. How Things Move and Flow Section II. Human Movement Section III. Measurement of Movement Section IV. Restoring and Optimising Human Movement
£45.89
Human Kinetics Publishers Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology
Book SynopsisClinical Mechanics and Kinesiology With Web Resource provides a solid foundation so that students of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training can understand biomechanics and functional anatomy as they relate to both normal and abnormal movement. Table of ContentsPart I: Basic BiomechanicsChapter 1. Kinematics Movement Mechanics Joint Motion Kinematic Analyses Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 2. Kinetics Basic Kinetic Terms Forces Levers Moments Vector Analysis Force Diagrams Clinical Application of Kinetics Conclusion Review Questions Part II: Basic Muscle and Joint Physiology and FunctionChapter 3. Muscle and Nerve Physiology Muscle Structure Motor Unit Muscle Fiber Types Muscle Contraction Nervous System Neuromuscular Control Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 4. Muscle Performance and Function Skeletal Muscle Properties Muscle Contractions Muscle Functions Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion Muscle Performance Factors Affecting Muscle Performance Clinical Measures of Muscle Performance Effects of Injury, Immobilization, and Aging on Muscle Performance Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 5. Human Joint Structure and Function Joints Periarticular Tissues Joint Positions and Movements Conclusion Review Questions Part III: Regional Anatomy and KinesiologyChapter 6. Cervical Spine Vertebral Column Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 7. Craniomandibular Complex Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 8. Thoracic Spine Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 9. Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 10. Shoulder Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 11. Elbow and Forearm Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 12. Wrist and Hand Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 13. Hip Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 14. Knee Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 15. Foot and Ankle Osteology Joint Articulations Joint Anatomy Joint Function Muscles Conclusion Review Questions Part IV: Basic Movements and Clinical ApplicationsChapter 16. Posture Body Types Standing Posture Sitting and Lying Postures Postural Faults Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 17. Walking Gait Determinants of Gait Gait Sequence Gait Kinematics Muscle Activity During Gait Gait Kinetics Gait Parameters Abnormal Gait Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 18. Running Gait Running Compared With Walking Running Sequence Running Kinematics Muscle Activity During Running Running Kinetics Running Injuries Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 19. Cutting and Jumping Cutting Jumping Conclusion Review Questions
£69.30
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Essentials of Research Methods in Health Physical
Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read, user-friendly text explores the full range of basic topics typically covered in research courses in exercise science, kinesiology, and physical education. The book provides the information and skills needed to write effective research proposals and theses; read, assess, interpret, and apply published research; and understand how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments Part I Introductory Concepts Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Chapter 2: Ethics in Human Subject Research Part II Research Writing Chapter 3: Getting Started: Information Retrieval Chapter 4: The Research Paper and Proposal Chapter 5: Completing the Research Paper: Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References Chapter 6: Research Writing Part III Statistics Chapter 7: Basic Statistical Concepts Chapter 8: Central Tendency, Variability, and the Normal Curve Chapter 9: Probability and Hypothesis Testing Chapter 10: Relationships and Predictions Chapter 11: Comparing Mean Scores Chapter 12: Selected Nonparametric Statistics Part IV Measurement and Research Design Chapter 13: Measurement and Data Collection Concepts Chapter 14: Experimental Validity and Control Chapter 15: Experimental Research and Designs Chapter 16: Nonexperimental or Descriptive Research Chapter 17: Qualitative Research Methods Part V Quality Control and Application of Research Chapter 18: Quality Control in Research Chapter 19: Assessment and Application of Research Appendix A: Statistics TablesAppendix B: Answers to Statistics ExercisesAppendix C: Sample Consent Form and Sample LettersGlossaryReferences and Suggested ReadingsIndex
£51.02
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Science and Medicine in Sport
Book SynopsisIncludes both sports science and medicine, providing applied information for medical practitioners and other allied health professional, as well as postgraduate students. This book covers both the prevention and treatment of injury, with cross-referenced sections on sports science and sports medicine.Table of ContentsEditors. List of Authors. Special Contributors. Preface to First Edition. Preface to Second Edition. Acknowledgement. Section 1: The Anatomy and Biomechanics of Sport Performance. Applied Anatomy (T. R. Ackland, J. Bloomfield). Biomechanical Principles (B. C. Elliott, G. A. Wood). Biomechanical Analysis (R. N. Marshall, B. C. Elliott). Section 2: Physiology and Nutrition Applied to Sport. Physiology of Training (A. G. Hahn). Nutrition and Energy Sources (V. Deakin, J. R. Brotherhood). Environmental Stress (F. S. Pyke, J. R. Sutton). Section 3: Sport Psychology and Performance Enhancement. Self-regulation and Goal Setting (A. M. D. Gordon). The Individual Athlete (J. W. Bond). Team Athletes (B. P. Miller). The Psychological Aspects of Injury in Sport (J. R. Grove, A. M. D. Gordon). Talent Identification and Profiling (J. Bloomfield). Section 4: Sports Medicine. Classification of Injuries and Mechanisms of Injury, Repair, Healing and Soft Tissue Remodelling (B. W. Oakes). Principles of Treatment and Rehabilitation (C. R. Purdam, P. A. Fricker, B. Cooper). Imaging in Sports Medicine (I. F. Anderson, J. A. Booth). Injuries to the Head, Eye and Ear (A. P. Garnham). Dental Problems (J. P. Fricker, M. L. O’Neill). Injuries to the Spine (K. F. Maguire). Injuries to the Chest and Abdomen (W. Johnson). Injuries to the Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limb (P. A. Fricker, G. Hoy). Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Limb (K. J. Crichton, P. A. Fricker, C. Purdam, A. S. Watson). Section 5: Special Considerations in Sports Medicine. The Team Physician (B. G. Sando). Children in Sport (A. S. Watson). The Female Athlete (R. J. Carbon). The Disabled Athlete (K. E. Fallon). Medical Considerations in Aquatic Sports (J. J. Kellett). Doping (K. D. Fitch, S. P. Haynes). Exercise and Immunity (D. B. Pyne, A. B. Gray, W. A. McDonald). Special Medical Considerations. Part I. Asthma (A. R. Morton). Part II. Epilepsy (R. A. Reid). Part III. Diabetes Mellitus (D. J. Chisholm). Part IV. Podiatry (A. S. Watson). Part V. Exercise Stress Testing (B. E. F. Hockings). Part VI. Eating Disorders (P. N. Gilchrist, L. Burke). Appendix 1: Orchard Sports Injury Classification System (J. Orchard). Index
£80.96
Taylor & Francis Ltd Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning
Book SynopsisThe Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive text that provides students with meaningful lab experiences in the area of strength and conditioning and applied sport science. While each lab may be conducted in a sophisticated laboratory, there are opportunities to conduct the labs in a gym or field environment without costly equipment. It is a useful resource as students prepare for a career as a strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or personal trainer.The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is designed to be a practical guide for training students and professionals in the skills to be applied to strength and conditioning. The labs cover seven major aspects of strength and conditioning including speed, power, flexibility, agility, and fitness. The labs are practical and easy to follow with sample calculations, data tables, and worksheets to complete. Each includes suggested tasks/activities toTable of Contents1 Pre-Participation Health Screening, Medical Clearance, and Informed Consent JOSHUA MILLER2 Athlete Needs Analysis PAUL COMFORT AND JOHN McMAHON3 Injury Risk Assessment Including Flexibility JOSHUA MILLER4 Statistical Analysis and Test Administration JOHN McMAHON, JOSHUA MILLER, AND PAUL COMFORT5 Body Composition JOSHUA MILLER6 Muscular Strength PAUL COMFORT AND JOHN McMAHON7 Muscular Power JOHN McMAHON AND PAUL COMFORT8 Muscular Endurance PAUL COMFORT AND JOHN McMAHON9 Anaerobic Capacity JOSHUA MILLER10 Aerobic Capacity Testing JOSHUA MILLER11 Speed JOHN McMAHON AND PAUL COMFORT12 Change of Direction Performance PAUL COMFORT AND JOHN McMAHON
£33.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Mollusks and Marine Environments of the Ten
Book SynopsisMollusks and Marine Environments of the Ten Thousand Islands provides the first comprehensive overview of the shells and habitats that are present in the last unexplored coastal area of southwestern Florida. The mysterious and primordial Ten Thousand Islands, where the rivers and marshlands of the Everglades empty into the Gulf of Mexico, house a number of remarkable marine ecosystems, many shown here in detail for the first time. Primary among these are unique worm shell reef systems, composed entirely of immense masses of vermetid gastropod mollusks. These previously unexplored and unstudied gastropod reefs, which are often many acres in size, are shown here to mimic coral reefs in their growth structure and represent the only large-scale molluscan reefs found anywhere on Earth. Living in association with the zonated gastropod reefs are a number of rare and unusual mollusks, some of which represent endemic species that are unique to the Ten Thousand Islands. TheseTrade ReviewThere is nothing like this book, and there is a tremendous need for more documentation of the ecology of the Ten Thousand Islands, both for its own sake as part of the environmental record, but also due to looming effects of sea level rise. The entire region is extremely vulnerable to ecological change due to climate change and many of the areas, environments, and species Petuch and Berschauer document will likely be impacted in the next 20 years. The photographs are incredible, and provide a very useful reference for shell identification. This book will be an essential reference for a wide range of scholars and advocational malacologists, including archaeologists.-- Traci Ardren, Professor of Anthropology and Interim Chair, University of Miami, USAThis book is written in the traditions and standards of the popular nature guides, and it exceeds these standards! It covers everything from mollusks to birds and raccoons, so should be of interest not only to biologists, ecologists, and shell collectors, but also to the general public. It describes everything well without being overwhelmingly technical, appealing to many readers, of all ages, interested in nature and coastal environments. The large number of color photographs and plates provide a great visual guide to the contents of the book, and the iconography parts will be very useful for identification of mollusks. -- Anton Oleinik, Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic UniversityI am a social scientist, and I rely on books such as these for the broader context of the questions that I explore regarding the nature of human use of these aquatic environments and the species that dwell within them. Oftentimes, relevant species and habitat specific information is difficult to find and oftentimes it is out of date. Therefore, having a resource such as this is invaluable to someone like me, as well as being a key source for those in the life sciences!-- Victor D. Thompson, Professor & Director, University of Georgia, USAThere is nothing like this book, and there is a tremendous need for more documentation of the ecology of the Ten Thousand Islands, both for its own sake as part of the environmental record, but also due to looming effects of sea level rise. The entire region is extremely vulnerable to ecological change due to climate change and many of the areas, environments, and species Petuch and Berschauer document will likely be impacted in the next 20 years. The photographs are incredible, and provide a very useful reference for shell identification. This book will be an essential reference for a wide range of scholars and advocational malacologists, including archaeologists.-- Traci Ardren, Professor of Anthropology and Interim Chair, University of Miami, USAThis book is written in the traditions and standards of the popular nature guides, and it exceeds these standards! It covers everything from mollusks to birds and raccoons, so should be of interest not only to biologists, ecologists, and shell collectors, but also to the general public. It describes everything well without being overwhelmingly technical, appealing to many readers, of all ages, interested in nature and coastal environments. The large number of color photographs and plates provide a great visual guide to the contents of the book, and the iconography parts will be very useful for identification of mollusks. -- Anton Oleinik, Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, USAI am a social scientist, and I rely on books such as these for the broader context of the questions that I explore regarding the nature of human use of these aquatic environments and the species that dwell within them. Oftentimes, relevant species and habitat specific information is difficult to find and oftentimes it is out of date. Therefore, having a resource such as this is invaluable to someone like me, as well as being a key source for those in the life sciences!-- Victor D. Thompson, Professor & Director, University of Georgia, USATable of ContentsThe Vermetoherms of the Ten Thousand Islands. The Ten Thousand Islands Sand and Mud Flats. The Ten Thousand Islands Sea Grass Beds. The Deep Channels and Offshore Areas. 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