Biomechanics, human kinetics Books

Book SynopsisNow in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world''s most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of expert performers. The topics covered include: anatomy, physiology, psychology; sociology and biomechanics principles of training nutrition physical and mental preparation playing surfaces and equipment; injury decision-making and skill acquisition coaching and coach education performance analysis talent identification and youth development Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional suppoTable of Contents1. Physical Preparation2. Resistance Training 3. Aerobic and Anaerobic Training 4. Soccer in the Heat: Performance and Mitigation5. Nutrition for Match Play and Training6. Recovery Strategies7. Psychological Characteristics of Players8. Anticipation and Decision-Making 9. Skill Acquisition: Player Pathways and Effective Practice 10. Sociological Influences on the Identification and Development of Players11. Player Wellbeing and Career Transitions12. Developing (Adaptive) Coaching Expertise13. Injury Epidemiology, Monitoring, and Prevention14. Infectious Diseases 15. Biomechanical Assessments16. Analysis of Physical Performance in Match-Play17. Technical and Tactical Match Analysis18. Monitoring Training19. Utilising Training and Match Load Data20. Growth and Maturation 21. Talented or Developmentally Advanced? Player Assessment and Evaluation22. Talent Identification and Talent Promotion 23. Modern Approaches to Scouting and Recruitment24. Working as a Director of Sports Science or High-Performance Director25. Working as a Sporting Director

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Book SynopsisEssentials of Cerebral Palsy Football introduces the reader to the practice of Cerebral Palsy (CP) football. This is a worldwide 7-a-side style of football played by people with CP and acquired brain injuries. CP football is played across the world in over seventy countries covering six continents and is governed by the International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) and a multitude of regional federations responsible for promoting, managing and governing CP football.This book examines the current research and findings and provides an understanding of the history of CP football, the basics of CP and eligible impairments, game rules and regulations and current scientific knowledge regarding the sportâs performance. Special emphasis is given to providing CP football coaches and professionals with relevant information to apply in the practical field.Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football provides a practical, hands-on guide for the CP football community b

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Book SynopsisMotor Behavior: Control, Learning and Development explores the realm of Motor Behavior, a field intricately examining human action and movement across a lifetimeâfrom their initial acquisition to refinement and evolution. This discipline provides a profound lens through which we comprehend the complex dynamics of human physicality.Presented across four sections, each progressively guiding the reader from fundamental insights into the workings of the human body to more intricate subjects pertaining to motor control and learning, Motor Behavior: Control, Learning and Development equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate mechanisms governing the human body during movement. Additionally, this book clarifies current perspectives on control and learning. Recognizing the perpetual evolution of science, there are short stories interspersed throughout the text. These narratives contextualize the unfolding tapestry of scientific knowl

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of Motor Control, Learning and Development Instant Notes, under a new title, offers an accessible introduction to the core concepts of motor behaviour, from learning to developing expertise. Illustrated and well-formatted, the book includes learning objectives, research highlights, review questions, and readTable of ContentsPreface1. What is Motor Control? 2. Classification of Skill3. Measurement and Assessment in Motor Control 4. Theories of Control5. Information-Processing 6. Neurological Issues 7. Sensory Contributions to Control 8. Theories of Motor Learning 9. Stages of Motor Learning need art files10. Memory 11. Implications for Coaching and Rehabilitation 12. The Role and Function of Feedback13. Explicit Versus Implicit Learning14. Motor Development15. Development of Fundamental Movement Skills 16. Motor Control and Aging

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Book SynopsisGolf is one of the world's 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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Book SynopsisFully updated, revised and consolidated into one single volume, the fourth edition of Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology offers the best theoretically contextualised, practical resource for instructors and students available.Incorporating substantial sections on kinanthropometry, exercise physiology, energy systems and the application of science in health and high performance settings, the book covers the basics of measurement in exercise science through to advanced methods, and includes brand new chapters on: Pre-exercise screening and health risk stratification Functional movement assessment Point of care testing Anthropometry standards Anaerobic power and capacity History of exercise for health benefits Monitoring training loads in high-performance athletes Measuring game style in team sports Offering on-line access to newly developed exercise Table of ContentsSection I: Measurement in Exercise Science 1. Pre-exercise Screening and Health Risk AssessmentLynda H. Norton and Kevin I. Norton2. Movement Capacity Screening and AssessmentMax Martin, Hunter Bennett, Kade Davison, and John Arnold3. Blood Sampling and Point-Of-Care TestingLynda H. Norton and Kevin I. Norton 4. Standards for Anthropometry AssessmentKevin I. Norton5. Human Body CompositionJonathan Buckley, Michael Hawes, Alan Martin, and Roger G. Eston6. Anthropometry and Body Image Tim S. Olds7. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Fitness Alan R. Barker, Luis Gracia-Marco, Dimitris Vlachopoulos, and Craig A. Williams8. Scaling: Adjusting for Differences in Body SizeEdward M. Winter and Alan M. NevillSection II: Physiological Systems at Rest and During Exercise9. Lung FunctionAlan J. Crockett, Tjard R. Schermer, and Roger G. Eston10. Assessment of Neuromuscular Performance Using ElectromyographyNigel Gleeson11. ThermoregulationN. Tim Cable and Sam Chalmers12. Anaerobic Lactacid Energy System: Measures of Anaerobic Lactacid Power and CapacityDavid Bishop and Nicholas Jamnick13. Aerobic Exercise PerformanceAndrew M. Jones, Mark Burnley, and Anni Vanhatalo14. Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Economy, and EfficiencyCarlton B. Cooke and Mark J. Cooke15. Metabolic Rate and Energy Balance Carlton B. Cooke and Mark J. Cooke Section III: Applications for Health and Performance16. The Exercise-health Paradigm: A Historical PerspectiveKatherine Devonshire-Gill17. Characterising Physical Behaviours in Free-Living Populations: How Much? When? Where? What?Alex V. Rowlands18. Perceived Exertion, Heart Rate and Other Non-Invasive Methods for Exercise Testing And Intensity ControlRoger G. Eston and Gaynor Parfitt 19. Physiological Basis for Training and Monitoring the Training Response Stuart R. Graham and Grace Greenham20. Game Style in Team Sports: What Is It and How to Measure It? Stuart Gollan, Adam Hewitt, Grace Greenham, and Kevin I. Norton21. Anaerobic Power and Capacity in Masters AthletesPeter Reaburn, Thomas Doering, and Damon Arezzolo

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Book SynopsisThe Science of Gymnastics provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics.The second edition introduces three new sections: applied coaching, motor learning and injury prevention and safety, and features contributions from leading international sport scientists and gymnastics coaches and instructors. With case studies and review questions included in each chapter, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including: physiological assessment diet and nutrition energetics kinetics and kinematics spatial orientation and motor control career transitions mental skills training and perception injury assessment and prevention, with clinical cases advanced case studies in rotations, vault approach and elastic technolTable of ContentsPART I: Physiology for Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 1. Energetics of Gymnastics 2. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Gymnasts 3. Diet, Nutrition, Supplementation and Related Health Issues in Gymnastics Review Questions. PART II: Applied Coaching Sciences in Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 4. Fitness Model of High Level Gymnasts 5. Training Principles in Gymnastics 6. Specific Physical and Physiological Assessments of Gymnasts 7. Jumping Skills: Importance, Assessment and Training Review Questions. PART III: Biomechanics for Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Objectives and Introduction. 8. Linear Kinematics 9. Angular Kinematics 10. Linear Kinetics 11. Angular Kinetics 12. Use of Body Inverse Dynamics to Evaluate Reaction Force During Vault and Floor Somersaults in Artistic Gymnastics Review Questions. PART IV: Psychology for Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 13. Task Demands and Career Transitions in Gymnastics: From Novices to Experts and the Stages of Learning Across the Career 14. Coaching and Parenting 15. Mental Skill Development and Variation in Gymnasts 16. Omsat-3 Mental Skills Assessment 17. Closing the Circle of Mental Skills Training: Providing Mental Skills Feedback to Gymnasts 18. Perception of Complex Movements Review Questions. Part V: Interaction between Physiological, Biomechanical and Psychological Aspects of Gymnastic Performance Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 19. The Physiologists Point of View 20. The Biomechanists Point of View 21. The Psychologist Point of View Conclusion Review Questions. PART VI: Motor Learning in Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 22. Motor Learning Versus Pedagogy 23. Fundamental Concepts and Definitions in Motor Learning 24. Stages of Motor Learning 25. Feedback 26. Transfer of Learning Tasks to a Final Skill 27. Transfer Strategies 28. Practice 29. Special Considerations in Gymnastics Learning 30. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 1: The Running Approach When Vaulting 31. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 2: Rotations and Twisting in Gymnastics, Is There a Universal Rotational Scheme? 32. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 3: The Impact of Elastic Technologies on Artistic Gymnastics – A Special Case Study From Brazil Review Questions. PART VII: Injuries in Gymnastics Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 33. Injury is a Serious Issue 34. What is an Injury? 35. Characteristics of Gymnastics Injuries 36. Injury Location 37. Injury Countermeasures 38. Clinical Injury Cases in Artistic Gymnastics, the Big and the Small Ones 39. Monitoring Gymnasts for Injury Prevention Review Questions

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Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of Introduction to Exercise Science introduces students to every core area of study in the discipline. It comprises concise chapters which introduce the history, key lines of inquiry relating to both health and performance, technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities associated with each area. No other book offers such a wide-ranging, evidence-based introduction to exercise science. Written by leading and experienced experts, chapters include: reading and interpreting literature measurement in exercise science anatomy in exercise science exercise physiology exercise epidemiology athletic training exercise and sport nutrition biomechanics motor control exercise and sport psychology Packed with pedagogical featuresfrom journal abstraTable of ContentsList of Exhibits; List of Boxes; About the Editors and Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements 1. An Introduction to Exercise Science 2. Reading and Interpreting the Literature in Exercise Science 3. Measurement in Exercise Science 4. Anatomy in Exercise Science 5. Exercise Physiology 6. Exercise Epidemiology 7. Athletic Training 8. Exercise and Sport Nutrition 9. Biomechanics 10. Motor Control and Motor Learning 11. Exercise and Sport Psychology Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisComputational biomechanics is an emerging research field that seeks to understand the complex biomechanical behaviors of normal and pathological human joints to come up with new methods of orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation.Computational Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System collects the latest research and cutting-edge techniques used in computational biomechanics, focusing on orthopedic and rehabilitation engineering applications. The book covers state-of-the-art techniques and the latest research related to computational biomechanics, in particular finite element analysis and its potential applications in orthopedics and rehabilitation engineering. It offers a glimpse into the exciting potentials for computational modeling in medical research and biomechanical simulation. The book is organized according to anatomical locationfoot and ankle, knee, hip, spine, and head and teeth. Each chapter details the scientific questions/medical probTable of ContentsFoot and Ankle Joint. Foot Model for Investigating Foot Biomechanics and Footwear Design. Female Foot Model for High-Heeled Shoe Design. Foot and Ankle Model for Surgical Treatment. First Ray Model Comparing Normal and Hallux Valgus Feet. Dynamic Foot Model for Impact Investigation. Knee Joint. Knee Joint Model for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Knee Joint Models for Kneeling Biomechanics. Knee Implant Model: A Sensitivity Study of Trabecular Stiffness on Periprosthetic Fracture. Hip and Pelvis. Femur Model for Predicting Strength and Fracture Risk. Hip Model for Osteonecrosis. Pelvis Model for Reconstruction with Autografted Long Bones Following Hindquarter Amputation. Lower Limb for Rehabilitation. Foot–Ankle–Knee Model for Foot Orthosis. Lower Residual Limb for Prosthetic Socket Design. Residual Limb Model for Osteointegration. Spine. Spine Model for Vibration Analysis. Cervical Spinal Fusion and Total Disc Replacement. Spine Model for Disc Replacement. Spine Model for Applications in Aviation Protection. Head and Hand. Head Model for Protection. Tooth Model in Orthodontics and Prosthodontics. Eye Model and Its Application. Temporomandibular Joint Model for Asymptomatic and Dysfunctional Joints. Fingertip Model for Blood Flow and Temperature. Bone. Micro-Finite Element Model for Bone Strength Prediction. Simulation of Osteoporotic Bone Remodeling.

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Book SynopsisAttitudes toward the role of the Arts in society are as varied as they are numerous, ranging from the Arts are a (nice) diversion'' to while many things may be necessary to make living possible, it is the Arts that make life worth living''. In the last few decades, research in the areas of psychology, neuroscience and sociology have underpinned the positive health benefits of the arts as well as artists'' roles in encouraging innovative thinking and the development of novel persectives for the betterment of society. But, artists work within the existence of boundary conditions. For even the most subversive of artistic creations, the act of subversion is inherently referential to the condition that is being subverted. Furthermore, adaptation of "our modes of perception borrowed from the sensations" are hindered by the reality that "every word in the language refers to our ordinary perceptions" (Neils Bohrs, Nature Supplement, 14 April 1928), and is thus mediated by both the design capacities and limitations of the human form and the ways in which we express that experience. Hence, by examining multiple facets of the commonality of bodily experience Arts Biomechanics explores the human capacity to translate between the perspectives of self and other. Arts Biomechanics as a field of study uses the tools and methods of science to understanding the bodily experience within artistic creation. Desired aesthetic outcomes are influenced by: 1) how an artist might use metaphor or symbolism rooted in bodily experience, 2) how an artist might experience the act of creation, 3) how a performance of an artistic act may be better understood through analysis of physical skills necessary for that act, 4) how the act of challenging creative boundaries might challenge the capacity of the body, and 5) how representations and perception of the human condition are mediated by technology ... "the medium is the message" (Marshal McCluhan, Undertanding Media: the Extensions of Man, 1964). In all of these areas Arts Biomechanics allows a deeper discourse, rooted in the commonality of bodily experience, exploring the relationships between modes of perception and communication of our individual experiences. Advances in Arts Biomechanics has twelve chapters covering music, dance, and the visual & media arts. It is organized in three parts. The first part, music research, has articles covering fundamental theory, proof of principles, musicians'' health, motor control/learning and its application in practice. Many of these are meaningful for both pedagogy and performance. The second part, dance articles, examines the biomechanics of dancing, kinematics and kinetics, injury prevention, and biomechanical foundations of intercultural representations of gender roles. Finally, two visual & media arts articles discuss motion capture use in performance and artistic creation as well as its communication to an audience, linking bodily gesture to the performative act whether on stage or on canvas. These innovative articles represent advances in thinking regarding biomechanics and the arts. By their very nature, using the tools and methods of science to better understand the visual and performance arts, all are interdisciplinary. We hope that the included articles challenge and inspire researchers and artists in the pursuit of transdisciplinary ways of knowing and creating in the arts.

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Book SynopsisThis Annals volume presents a series of short reviews stemming from the 2012 3rd International Conference on Nutrition and Physical Activity (NAPA) in Aging, Obesity, and Cancer. The papers focus on advances in, and future directions for, physical and nutritional bio-modulation and prevention of aging, obesity, and cancer. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit: http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.111/(ISSN)1749-6632 ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (ww.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Sciences received full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information on becoming a member.Table of ContentsCancer prevention as biomodulation: targeting the initiating stimulus and secondary adaptations 1 Priscilla A. Furth Janus-faced role of SIRT1 in tumorigenesis 10 Na-Young Song and Young-Joon Surh Unfolded protein response to autophagy as a promising druggable target for anticancer therapy 20 Dong Hoon Suh, Mi-Kyung Kim, Hee Seung Kim, Hyun Hoon Chung and Yong Sang Song Genomics of complex traits 33 James E. Womack, Hyun-Jin Jang, and Mi Ok Lee Obesity and cancer risk: evidence, mechanisms, and recommendations 37 Ivana Vucenik and Joseph P. Stains Molecular mechanisms of garlic-derived allyl sulfides in the inhibition of skin cancer progression 44 Hsiao-Chi Wang, Jung Pao, Shuw-Yuan Lin, and Lee-Yan Sheen Molecular function of macrophage migration inhibitory factor and a novel therapy for inflammatory bowel disease 53 Jun Nishihira Molecular determinants of ovarian cancer chemoresistance: new insights into an old conundrum 58 Ahmed Y. Ali, Lee Farrand, Ji Young Kim, Sanguine Byun, Jeong-Yong Suh, Hyong Joo Lee and Benhamin K. Tsang Inositol polyphosphate multikinase signaling in the regulation of metabolism 68 Joo-Young Lee, Young-ran Kim, Jina Park, and Seyun Kim Cutaneous responses to environmental stressors 75 Giuseppe Valacchi, Claudia Sticozzi, Alessandra Pecorelli, Franco Cervellati, Carlo Cervellati, and Emanuela Maioli Obesity, metabolic dysregulation, and cancer: a growing concern and an inflammatory (and microenvironmental) issue 82 Stephen D. Hursting and Sarah M. Dunlap Select nutrients, progesterone, and interferon tau affect conceptus metabolism and development 88 Fuller W. Bazer, Jingyoung Kim, Gwonhwa Song, Hakhyun Ka, Carmen D. Tekwe, and Guoyao Wu Diversification and conservation of the extraembryonic tissues in mediating nutrient uptake during amniote development 97 Guojun Sheng and Ann C. Foley Genetic modification of chicken germ cells 104 Tae Sub Park and Jae Yong Han Role of PGC-1α signaling in skeletal muscle health and disease 110 Chounghun Kang and Li Li Ji MicroRNA-target interactions: new insights from genome-wide approaches 118 Dooyoung Lee and Chanseok Shin

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Book SynopsisIn the last 50 years significant numbers of men and women take little exercise in the course of their occupation. The computer keyboard, the rise of private transport, the world by television, household ''labour-saving'' devices mean that with the minimal of physical effort people work and play. The benefits of doing regular exercise include a reduced risk of: heart disease, stroke, bowel cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and obesity. In addition, many people feel better in themselves during and after exercise. Regular exercise is also thought to help ease stress, anxiety, and mild depression. This book presents new and important research from around the world dealing with various aspects and impacts of exercise as related to health.

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Book SynopsisBiomechanics is the application of mechanical principles (statics, strength of materials and stress analysis to the solution of biological problems of living organisms. This includes bioengineering, the research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms and the application of engineering principles to and from biological systems. This research and analysis can be carried forth on multiple levels, from the molecular, wherein biomaterials such as collagen and elastin are considered, all the way up to the tissue and organ level. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of this dynamic field with a focus on issues such as; art biomechanics, understanding corneal biomechanics, biomechanical remodelling of the diabetic gastrointestinal tract, biomechanics in children with cerebral palsy, cell biomechanics for orthopaedic implants, and others.

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Book SynopsisThis loose-leaf format of Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual With HKPropel Online Video offers students a convenient and easy way to complete and submit laboratory assignments to their instructor in the classroom.Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual With HKPropel Online Video provides guided opportunities for students to connect their conceptual understanding of biomechanics to practical applications. As readers progress through 13 easy-to-follow experiential-based learning labs, they will gain insight into how these mechanical principles relate to areas such as sport performance, athletic injury, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. This manual engages students with full-color images as well as visual aids. It is an ideal primary or supplemental text for any biomechanics and kinesiology curriculum.Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual comprises 13 laboratory chapters that offer over 30 lab activities. Each laboratory chapter provides at least one complete lesson, including objectives, key terms, and introductory content that set the stage for learning. Each lab activity is broken down into step-by-step procedures, providing guidance for those new to lab settings so that they may complete the process with confidence. Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include digital versions of the forms found in the book as well as online video clips that simulate the experience of performing many of the lab activities.The text is organized in a logical progression that builds on the knowledge students acquire as they advance. Written by instructors with a variety of teaching experiences in the field of biomechanics, the multiple lab activities are designed so they can be completed in any educational setting. Each lab activity begins with a recommended equipment list to facilitate lesson preparation. A list of recommended data analysis software tools is provided in some equipment lists. For educational settings where no data analysis software is available, data is provided so students can complete the laboratory reports for the lab activity.Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual gives students an opportunity to observe the principles of biomechanics in action. The manual serves as a high-quality resource for students to learn how to perform basic laboratory testing procedures used in assessing human performance and body mechanics.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsLaboratory 1. Movement TerminologyLaboratory 2. Goniometry and AnthropometryLaboratory 3. Linear Kinematics in One DirectionLaboratory 4. Linear Kinematics in Two DirectionsLaboratory 5. Projectile Motion: Jumping and KickingLaboratory 6. Projectile MotionLaboratory 7. Angular KinematicsLaboratory 8. Linear Kinetics: Ground Reaction ForcesLaboratory 9. Linear Kinetics: Force Variables Influencing Vertical Jump PerformanceLaboratory 10. Angular Kinetics and LeversLaboratory 11. Work, Power, and EnergyLaboratory 12. Postural Control and BalanceLaboratory 13. Gait and Locomotion

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive printed version of the text.Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of exercise science and explores the research and evidence-based practice within the subdisciplines that are part of this dynamic and expanding discipline. Taking inspiration from Introduction to Kinesiology, this text focuses on the major subdisciplines within the field of exercise prescription.Introduction to Exercise Science features a full-color layout and a three-section structure to introduce students to the current issues that exercise science professionals seek to understand to promote better health and performance. Part I examines the scope of the field and summarizes the foundational knowledge needed, like basic musculoskeletal anatomy, measurement, and statistics. Part II delves into five major subdisciplines of exercise science: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, and physical activity epidemiology. Part III elaborates on research methods, evidence-based practice, and professional application in various allied-health-related careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as well as sport performance careers such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sport analytics.Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to stimulate student curiosity about the vast field of exercise science and common career paths. Throughout the text, sidebars featuring the latest research and best practices, professional issues and career opportunities, and trending topics in exercise science are used to engage students and reinforce important knowledge in evidence-based practice. Chapter objectives, summaries, key points, key terms, and review questions aid in knowledge retention. Opening scenarios at the beginning of each chapter feature a specific activity, exercise, or health promotion issue that serves to illustrate the importance of that area of knowledge to exercise science.Related online learning activities include interactive flash cards, key point review questions, research activities, guided notes, and scenario-based exercises to fully immerse students in the various aspects of exercise science. Students will learn how to read and evaluate research and will develop the ability to think critically to confront specific challenges. Most of the activities can be assigned, and progress tracked, directly through HKPropel. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts.Exercise science professionals require mastery of a complex body of theoretical knowledge about exercise and its application in evidence-based practice. Introduction to Exercise Science will give readers an understanding of how scientific tools and protocols and applied research can contribute to the health and performance of all people.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundational KnowledgeChapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and KinesiologyDuane V. KnudsonThe Disciplines of Exercise Science and KinesiologySources of Knowledge of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Professional CareersHolistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 2. Musculoskeletal AnatomyDuane V. KnudsonAnatomy and Exercise ScienceStructure of the BodySkeletal Anatomy PreviewMuscular Anatomy PreviewIntegration of Anatomy and Exercise ScienceWrap-UpChapter 3. Measurement and StatisticsMatthew T. MaharBenefits and History of Measurement in Exercise ScienceMeasurement Concepts in Exercise ScienceStatistics Commonly Used in Exercise ScienceWrap-UpPart II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceChapter 4. BiomechanicsKathy SimpsonBenefits of Biomechanics KnowledgeWhat Do Biomechanists Do?History of BiomechanicsResearch Methods for BiomechanicsOverview of Knowledge in BiomechanicsWrap-UpChapter 5. Exercise PhysiologyJennifer L. CaputoBenefits of Exercise Physiology KnowledgeWhat Do Exercise Physiologists Do?History of Exercise PhysiologyResearch Methods in Exercise PhysiologyOverview of Knowledge in Exercise PhysiologyWrap-UpChapter 6. Motor BehaviorKatherine T. Thomas and Xiangli GuBenefits of Motor Behavior KnowledgeWhat Do Motor Behaviorists Do?History of Motor BehaviorResearch Methods for Motor BehaviorOverview of Knowledge in Motor BehaviorWrap-UpChapter 7. Sport and Exercise PsychologyLindsay E. KippBenefits of Sport and Exercise PsychologyWhat Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyResearch Methods for Sport and Exercise PsychologyOverview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise PsychologyWrap-UpChapter 8. Physical Activity EpidemiologyDuck-chul LeeBenefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology KnowledgeWhat Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?History of Physical Activity EpidemiologyResearch Methods in Physical Activity EpidemiologyOverview of Knowledge in Physical Activity EpidemiologyWrap-UpPart III. Related Professional SubdisciplinesChapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based PracticeJames L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. MyersBenefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise ScienceCommon Research Designs Used in Exercise ScienceOverview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport ScienceBroderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. KreiderWhat Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?History of Sport PerformanceResearch Methods in Sport PerformanceOverview of Knowledge in Sport PerformanceWrap-UpChapter 11. Medicine and Allied HealthChad Starkey and Julie CavallarioDiagnostics in Medicine and Allied HealthTypes of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied HealthRoles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health ProfessionalsApplied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied HealthWrap-Up

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive printed version of the text.Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of exercise science and explores the research and evidence-based practice within the subdisciplines that are part of this dynamic and expanding discipline. Taking inspiration from Introduction to Kinesiology, this text focuses on the major subdisciplines within the field of exercise prescription.Introduction to Exercise Science features a full-color layout and a three-section structure to introduce students to the current issues that exercise science professionals seek to understand to promote better health and performance. Part I examines the scope of the field and summarizes the foundational knowledge needed, like basic musculoskeletal anatomy, measurement, and statistics. Part II delves into five major subdisciplines of exercise science: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, and physical activity epidemiology. Part III elaborates on research methods, evidence-based practice, and professional application in various allied-health-related careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as well as sport performance careers such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sport analytics.Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to stimulate student curiosity about the vast field of exercise science and common career paths. Throughout the text, sidebars featuring the latest research and best practices, professional issues and career opportunities, and trending topics in exercise science are used to engage students and reinforce important knowledge in evidence-based practice. Chapter objectives, summaries, key points, key terms, and review questions aid in knowledge retention. Opening scenarios at the beginning of each chapter feature a specific activity, exercise, or health promotion issue that serves to illustrate the importance of that area of knowledge to exercise science.Related online learning activities include interactive flash cards, key point review questions, research activities, guided notes, and scenario-based exercises to fully immerse students in the various aspects of exercise science. Students will learn how to read and evaluate research and will develop the ability to think critically to confront specific challenges. Most of the activities can be assigned, and progress tracked, directly through HKPropel. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts.Exercise science professionals require mastery of a complex body of theoretical knowledge about exercise and its application in evidence-based practice. Introduction to Exercise Science will give readers an understanding of how scientific tools and protocols and applied research can contribute to the health and performance of all people.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundational KnowledgeChapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and KinesiologyDuane V. KnudsonThe Disciplines of Exercise Science and KinesiologySources of Knowledge of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Professional CareersHolistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 2. Musculoskeletal AnatomyDuane V. KnudsonAnatomy and Exercise ScienceStructure of the BodySkeletal Anatomy PreviewMuscular Anatomy PreviewIntegration of Anatomy and Exercise ScienceWrap-UpChapter 3. Measurement and StatisticsMatthew T. MaharBenefits and History of Measurement in Exercise ScienceMeasurement Concepts in Exercise ScienceStatistics Commonly Used in Exercise ScienceWrap-UpPart II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceChapter 4. BiomechanicsKathy SimpsonBenefits of Biomechanics KnowledgeWhat Do Biomechanists Do?History of BiomechanicsResearch Methods for BiomechanicsOverview of Knowledge in BiomechanicsWrap-UpChapter 5. Exercise PhysiologyJennifer L. CaputoBenefits of Exercise Physiology KnowledgeWhat Do Exercise Physiologists Do?History of Exercise PhysiologyResearch Methods in Exercise PhysiologyOverview of Knowledge in Exercise PhysiologyWrap-UpChapter 6. Motor BehaviorKatherine T. Thomas and Xiangli GuBenefits of Motor Behavior KnowledgeWhat Do Motor Behaviorists Do?History of Motor BehaviorResearch Methods for Motor BehaviorOverview of Knowledge in Motor BehaviorWrap-UpChapter 7. Sport and Exercise PsychologyLindsay E. KippBenefits of Sport and Exercise PsychologyWhat Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyResearch Methods for Sport and Exercise PsychologyOverview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise PsychologyWrap-UpChapter 8. Physical Activity EpidemiologyDuck-chul LeeBenefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology KnowledgeWhat Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?History of Physical Activity EpidemiologyResearch Methods in Physical Activity EpidemiologyOverview of Knowledge in Physical Activity EpidemiologyWrap-UpPart III. Related Professional SubdisciplinesChapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based PracticeJames L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. MyersBenefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise ScienceCommon Research Designs Used in Exercise ScienceOverview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport ScienceBroderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. KreiderWhat Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?History of Sport PerformanceResearch Methods in Sport PerformanceOverview of Knowledge in Sport PerformanceWrap-UpChapter 11. Medicine and Allied HealthChad Starkey and Julie CavallarioDiagnostics in Medicine and Allied HealthTypes of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied HealthRoles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health ProfessionalsApplied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied HealthWrap-Up

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Book SynopsisThe first text of its kind, Communication for Kinesiology serves as a communication primer for undergraduate students in kinesiology and sport studies, preparing them for successful written and oral scholarly communication within the field.Assuming a contextual approach to communication, the text focuses on formal writing and presentations in scholarly and professional settings. The author provides a wealth of pedagogical features including chapter overviews outlining the topics to be discussed, brief recap lists at the end of each chapter, examples, definitions, tips, and techniques, as well as an end-of-text glossary. Structured with both instructors and students in mind, the modular chapters allow for fluid and flexible application and contain practical and theoretically grounded advice to encourage students to hone their writing and presentation skills by changing how they think about the process and engaging with the rules and conventions of the field.Written to address the needs of undergraduate kinesiology students in North America, Communication for Kinesiology is an invaluable introductory resource for the classroom and beyond.Table of Contents AcknowledgementsNote to InstructorsPrefaceChapter 1: Basic Theory Chapter 2: Composing Messages Chapter 3: Communicating Responsibly Chapter 4: Justifying Claims Chapter 5: Writing Essays Chapter 6: Documenting Sources Chapter 7: Usage Issues Chapter 8: Grammar Guidance Chapter 9: Punctuation Pointers Chapter 10: Style Matters Chapter 11: Giving Presentations Chapter 12: Speech AnxietyNotesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisOur bodies are not fixed; they change over time. They vary with alterations in diet, exercise and illness, and shift as we age. Our attitudes to bodies, and especially to posture - how people hold themselves, how they move - are also fluid. Our stance and gait are interpreted as healthy or ill, able or disabled, elegant or slovenly, beautiful or ugly. In Stand Up Straight!: A History of Posture Sander L. Gilman probes these shifting concepts of posture to show how society views who we are and what we are able to do by how our bodies appear. From Neanderthal man to modern humans, Gilman shows how we have used our understanding of posture to define who we are - and who we are not. The book traverses theology and anthropology, medicine and politics, and ranges from discarded ideas of race to the most modern ideas of disability, and from theories of dance to concepts of national identity. Interweaving the history of posture with our developing knowledge of anatomy and cultural history, and fully illustrated with an array of striking images, Stand Up Straight! is the first comprehensive history of the upright body at rest and in movement.

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Book SynopsisTemperature plays an important role in sports - regarding both the athlete's performance and health. However, until now, these effects, e.g. thermoregulatory mechanisms as well as the variations of body temperature during physical exertion have barely been considered. This book presents studies and results which prove that cold application has a positive influence on the athlete's performance and regeneration ability. Based on the results of international studies, and considering the control mechanisms and principles of thermoregulation, the effects of cold application should be utilized in training and competition.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present in detail several recent methodologies and algorithms that they developed during the last fifteen years. The deterministic methods account for uncertainties through empirical safety factors, which implies that the actual uncertainties in materials, geometry and loading are not truly considered. This problem becomes much more complicated when considering biomechanical applications where a number of uncertainties are encountered in the design of prosthesis systems. This book implements improved numerical strategies and algorithms that can be applied to biomechanical studies.Table of ContentsPreface xi Introduction xiii List of Abbreviations xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to Structural Optimization 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 History of structural optimization 2 1.3 Sizing optimization 4 1.3.1 Definition 4 1.3.2 First works in sizing optimization 4 1.3.3 Numerical application 5 1.4 Shape optimization 10 1.4.1 Definition 10 1.4.2 First works in shape optimization 11 1.4.3 Numerical application 12 1.5 Topology optimization 16 1.5.1 Definition 16 1.5.2 First works in topology optimization 17 1.5.3 Numerical application 18 1.6 Conclusion 21 Chapter 2 Integration of Structural Optimization into Biomechanics 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Integration of structural optimization into orthopedic prosthesis design 23 2.2.1 Structural optimization of the hip prosthesis 24 2.2.2 Sizing optimization of a 3D intervertebral disk prosthesis 42 2.3 Integration of structural optimization into orthodontic prosthesis design 47 2.3.1 Sizing optimization of a dental implant 47 2.3.2 Shape optimization of a mini-plate 49 2.4 Advanced integration of structural optimization into drilling surgery 52 2.4.1 Case of treatment of a crack with a single hole 53 2.4.2 Case of treatment of a crack with two holes 54 2.5 Conclusion 56 Chapter 3 Integration of Reliability into Structural Optimization 57 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 Literature review of reliability-based optimization 58 3.3 Comparison between deterministic and reliability-based optimization 60 3.3.1 Deterministic optimization 61 3.3.2 Reliability-based optimization 63 3.4 Numerical application 64 3.4.1 Description and modeling of the studied problem 64 3.4.2 Numerical results 65 3.5 Approaches and strategies for reliability-based optimization 68 3.5.1 Mono-level approaches 68 3.5.2 Double-level approaches 68 3.5.3 Sequential decoupled approaches 68 3.6 Two points of view for developments of reliability-based optimization 69 3.6.1 Point of view of “Reliability” 69 3.6.2 Point of view of “Optimization” 70 3.6.3 Method efficiency 70 3.7 Philosophy of integration of the concept of reliability into structural optimization groups 72 3.8 Conclusion 73 Chapter 4 Reliability-based Design Optimization Model 75 4.1 Introduction 75 4.2 Classic method 76 4.2.1 Formulations 76 4.2.2 Optimality conditions 77 4.2.3 Algorithm 77 4.2.4 Advantages and disadvantages 79 4.3 Hybrid method 79 4.3.1 Formulation 79 4.3.2 Optimality conditions 82 4.3.3 Algorithm 84 4.3.4 Advantages and disadvantages 85 4.4 Improved hybrid method 86 4.4.1 Formulations 86 4.4.2 Optimality conditions 86 4.4.3 Algorithm 89 4.4.4 Advantages and disadvantages 90 4.5 Optimum safety factor method 91 4.5.1 Safety factor concept 91 4.5.2 Developments and optimality conditions 92 4.5.3 Algorithm 97 4.5.4 Advantages and disadvantages 98 4.6 Safest point method 98 4.6.1 Formulations 98 4.6.2 Algorithm 102 4.6.3 Advantages and disadvantages 104 4.7 Numerical applications 105 4.7.1 RBDO of a hook: CM and HM 105 4.7.2 RBDO of a triangular plate: HM & IHM 107 4.7.3 RBDO of a console beam (sandwich beam): HM and OSF 110 4.7.4 RBDO of an aircraft wing: HM & SP 113 4.8 Classification of the methods developed 115 4.8.1 Numerical methods 115 4.8.2 Semi-numerical methods 116 4.8.3 Comparison between the numerical- and semi-numerical methods 118 4.9 Conclusion 119 Chapter 5 Reliability-based Topology Optimization Model 121 5.1 Introduction 121 5.2 Formulation and algorithm for the RBTO model 122 5.2.1 Formulation 122 5.2.2 Algorithm 123 5.2.3 Validation of the RBTO code developed 125 5.3 Validation of the RBTO model 126 5.3.1 Analytical validation 126 5.3.2 Numerical validation 128 5.4 Variability of the reliability index 134 5.4.1 Example 1: MBB beam 136 5.4.2 Example 2: Cantilever beam 136 5.4.3 Example 3: Cantilever beam with double loads 136 5.4.4 Example 4: Cantilever beam with a transversal hole 136 5.5 Numerical applications for the RBTO model 137 5.5.1 Static analysis 138 5.5.2 Modal analysis 139 5.5.3 Fatigue analysis 141 5.6 Two points of view for integration of reliability into topology optimization 142 5.6.1 Point of view of “topology” 144 5.6.2 Point of view of “reliability” 144 5.6.3 Numerical applications for the two points of view 146 5.7 Conclusion 152 Chapter 6 Integration of Reliability and Structural Optimization into Prosthesis Design 153 6.1 Introduction 153 6.2 Prosthesis design 154 6.3 Integration of topology optimization into prosthesis design 154 6.3.1 Importance of topology optimization in prosthesis design 155 6.3.2 Place of topology optimization in the prosthesis design chain 156 6.4 Integration of reliability and structural optimization into hip prosthesis design 157 6.4.1 Numerical application of the deterministic approach 158 6.4.2 Numerical application of the reliability-based approach 167 6.5 Integration of reliability and structural optimization into the design of mini-plate systems used to treat fractured mandibles 174 6.5.1 Numerical application of the deterministic approach 174 6.5.2 Numerical application of the reliability-based approach 181 6.6 Integration of reliability and structural optimization into dental implant design 184 6.6.1 Description and modeling of the problem 184 6.6.2 Numerical results 186 6.7 Conclusion 188 Appendices 189 Appendix 1 ANSYS Code for Stem Geometry 191 Appendix 2 ANSYS Code for Mini-Plate Geometry 197 Appendix 3 ANSYS Code for Dental Implant Geometry 201 Appendix 4 ANSYS Code for Geometry of Dental Implant with Bone 207 Bibliography 213 Index 229

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Book SynopsisGait analysis is the study of the walking or running pattern of an individual. This can include spatial and temporal measurements such as step length, stride length and speed along with angular measurements of various joints and the interplay between various parts like the foot, hip, pelvis or spine when walking. Gait analysis can be used to assess clinical conditions and design effective rehabilitation; for example, following limb injury or amputation, or other disorders such as a stroke or Parkinson's diagnosis. It can be used to influence intervention decisions, such as whether a patient should undergo surgery, further physiotherapy, or begin a particular treatment regime. Gait analysis can also be used in sports science to monitor and review performance and technique. Gait can be recorded in a variety of ways, including pressure sensors, force plates, in-shoe pressure systems, through marker-based or marker-less systems using various cameras or sensors to calculate body positions in a set sequence of movements. This book focuses on both the hardware systems for collecting data as well as data visualisation and mathematical models for interpreting the data. It is written by a range of international researchers from academia, industry, and clinical settings, providing a complete overview of gait analysis technologies suitable for an audience of engineers in rehabilitation technologies or other biomedical engineering fields.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to gait analysis Chapter 2: Gait analysis - a historical perspective Chapter 3: Gait analysis - kinematics Chapter 4: Gait analysis - kinetics Chapter 5: Assessment of muscle function Chapter 6: Considerations for data analysis Chapter 7: Novel technologies for gait analysis Chapter 8: Clinical gait analysis Chapter 9: Gait analysis in rehabilitation Chapter 10: Forensic gait analysis - Is there a case? Chapter 11: Future of gait analysis

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Book SynopsisIn Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint author and respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons looks at one of the most important areas of the body: the pelvis and the sacroiliac joint. He takes readers on a fascinating journey of enlightenment, teaching us to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the pelvic girdle. Gibbons addresses key issues such as: * The walking/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis * Leg length discrepancy and its relationship to the kinetic chain and the pelvis * The laws of spinal mechanics * The relationship of the hip joint, gluteal muscles, lumbar spine to the pelvis * Sacroiliac joint screening In addition, he provides step-by-step techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional exercises for the pelvis that promote recovery.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to instrumented clinical gait analysis covering all aspects of routine service provision. It reinforces what is coming to be regarded as the conventional approach to clinical gait analysis. Data capture, processing and biomechanical interpretation are all described with an emphasis on ensuring high quality results. There are also chapters on how to set up and maintain clinical gait analysis services and laboratories. The book aims to describe the theoretical basis of gait analysis in conceptual terms. It then builds on this to give practical advice on how to perform the full spectrum of tasks that comprise contemporary clinical gait analysis. Readership Professionals from either a clinical or technical background working within clinical gait analysis services. The extensive sections on data capture and processing will also be invaluable for those using gait analysis for research purposes. Clinicians receiving gait analysis reports and particularly those who base clinical decisions upon gait analysis results (e.g. orthopaedic surgeons) will find it useful in understanding where the data comes from and how it can be interpreted. Physiotherapists Table of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgements Foreword Preface Terminology 1. Introduction 2. Basic Measurements 3. The conventional gait model 4. Alternatives to the conventional gait model 5. Advanced processing techniques 6. Electromyography 7. Clinical video 8. Physical examination 9. General measures of walking quality 10. Relationships between different data types 11. Quality assurance 12. Interpretation and reporting 13. Accuracy and reliability 14. How to set up a gait analysis service 15. How to set up and maintain a gait analysis laboratory Appendix 1: Limitations of the conventional subdivision of the gait cycle Appendix 2: Other measures of repeatability Index

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Book SynopsisThe ideal introductory text for a rigorous approach to biomechanics, Biomechanical Basis of Movement, Fifth Edition helps build a precise, comprehensive grasp of the full continuum of human movement potential. Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this exacting but approachable text applies laws of motion and mechanics to in-depth analysis of specific movements, integrating current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises and functional anatomy, physics, calculus and physiology. Content is organized into sections that build upon each other to offer a structured introduction to biomechanics as it relates to exercise science. The extensively updated Fifth Edition emphasizes clinical relevance with integrated examples and questions and offers an expansive suite of digital resources, including new artwork, animations, and multiple eBook options to make mastery of biomechanics more accessible than ever. UPDATED! Content reflects the latest perspectives on functional anatomy and highlights the clinical relevance of biomechanics for successful Allied Health practice. UPDATED! Extensively revised illustrations clarify anatomical structures and movements in full color. Chapter objectives, outlines, and summaries focus your attention on essential concepts and reinforce key takeaways. Review questions at the end of each chapter test your comprehension and challenge you to apply concepts in a clinical context.

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Book SynopsisAn essential preparation book for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 3rd Edition, is an essential volume for certification candidates and practicing Exercise Physiologists looking to boost their exam confidence and achieve success in practice. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and reflects the most current standards and practices in exercise physiology. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this practical resource is organized around the scope of ACSM-EP practice domains. A clear introduction to understanding exercise, physical activity, and pre-exercise screening opens the book, followed by thorough coverage of assessment and programming for healthy populations, assessment and programming for special populations, counseling and behavioral strategies for encouraging exercises, and legal, management and professional issues relevant to practice. Updated content aligned with the 11th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription prepares students for exam success and equips prospective and practicing EPs with the foundation for confident, competent clinical practice. Chapter objectives keep students focused on essential information. Case Studies provide essential practice applying knowledge to commonly encountered scenarios.

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Book Synopsis​With 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.

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Book SynopsisACSM’s Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor, 2nd Edition, equips fitness professionals with the knowledge and the skills needed to effectively lead group exercise in gyms, studios, recreation facilities, clubs, and virtual group exercise classes. An essential resource for undergraduate exercise science programs, students in pre-professional programs, and those independently prepping for the ACSM-GEI certification, this engaging, accessible text reflects the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. The extensively revised and reorganized 2nd Edition streamlines learning and aligns content to the domains of the ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor Exam, boosting exam confidence and delivering step-by-step guidance to ensure success in professional practice. New enhanced organization aligns with the ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor Exam to strengthen your certification exam preparation. Take Caution! boxes alert you to important safety or legal considerations. Ask the Pro boxes provide expert tips for effective practice. Objectives and Chapter Summaries help you make the most of your study time by reinforcing key concepts at a glance.

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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.

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Book SynopsisBlending up-to-date biomechanical knowledge with professional application knowledge, this second edition presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It develops nine principles of biomechanics, which provide an applied structure for biomechanical concepts, and the application of each principle is fully explored in several chapters. The book also offers real-world examples of the application of biomechanics, which emphasize how biomechanics is integrated with the other subdisciplines of kinesiology to contribute to qualitative analysis of human movement.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction1. Introduction to Biomechanics of Human Movement2. Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative AnalysisPart II: Biological/Structural Bases3. Anatomical Description and Its Limitations4. Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal SystemPart III: Mechanical Bases5. Linear and Angular Kinematics6. Linear Kinetics7. Angular Kinetics8. Fluid MechanicsPart IV: Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis9. Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education10. Applying Biomechanics in Coaching11. Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning12. Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and RehabilitationAppendicesIndex

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Book SynopsisExercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise. It is the study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to a wide range of exercise conditions. Exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on pathology, and the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease progression.

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Book SynopsisManual ACSM de nutrición para ciencias del ejercicio es la propuesta del American College of Sports Medicine para ofrecer una visión clara y altamente aplicable de la nutrición relacionada con la actividad física, con ejercicios que ilustran conceptos difíciles, ejemplos del mundo real y estudios de casos que permiten a los estudiantes poner en práctica el aprendizaje. Basado en su vasta experiencia, Dan Benardot —autoridad mundial en nutrición— elabora un recurso atractivo y objetivo que, de forma sencilla y amigable, rompe viejos paradigmas y creencias sobre la nutrición relacionada con el deporte con base en las más recientes investigaciones, guías y consensos internacionales. Escrito en un nivel apropiado para estudiantes, este libro de texto inicia con un capítulo que cubre los fundamentos de la disciplina y desmitifica múltiples conceptos erróneos. Asimismo, contiene una amplia descripción de cada uno de los grupos principales de nutrientes. Los siguientes capítulos cubren la valoración inicial del paciente de acuerdo con su edad, sexo, constitución física y tipo de deporte a desempeñar. Los últimos capítulos abordan situaciones prácticas: factores ambientales, estrategias nutricionales de acuerdo con el tipo de deporte, planificación de la nutrición y su adecuación al estado de salud, así como un muy útil capítulo sobre suplementos nutricionales.Características principales: - Todos los capítulos incluyen: objetivos de aprendizaje, casos de estudio, actividades prácticas, preguntas de opción múltiple, resumen de los puntos clave y referencias actuales basadas en la evidencia - Múltiples recursos pedagógicos: Recuadros con los factores más importantes para resaltar los puntos clave presentados en los capítulos, Recuadros de glosario con términos destacados en negrita para una fácil referencia, Ejemplos para ayudar a los lectores a trabajar aplicaciones específicas de la información, y Tablas y figuras que hacen más claro el contenido e ilustran conceptos complejos - Ayudas visuales que dan vida a los conceptos - Apéndices con información abundante y materiales de referencia clave: tablas de referencia de ingesta de nutrientes, principios y componentes de la evaluación nutricional, digestión y absorción, entre otros - Recursos en thePoint con preguntas de revisión, casos clínicos y ejemplos de modelos de planes de alimentación

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Book SynopsisTraducción de la 11.ª edición del afamado manual en inglés ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, considerado desde su primera edición en 1975 como la referencia absoluta para la evaluación del estado de salud y condición físicas, y para la prescripción de ejercicio con base y evidencia científicas tanto en estados de salud como de enfermedad. El manual también es un útil compendio de las destrezas, capacidades y conocimientos básicos necesarios para obtener la certificación del ACSM, la organización más grande e influyente de medicina del deporte y ciencia del ejercicio, con más de 20 000 miembros a nivel regional, nacional e internacional.Esta 4.ª edición en español mantiene el objetivo establecido por los autores de ediciones previas de convertir el manual en un recurso fundamental para los profesionales del ejercicio y de la salud que realizan pruebas de esfuerzo y aptitud físicas, y diseñan y prescriben programas de ejercicio.Table of ContentsCapítulo 1. Beneficios y riesgos asociados con la actividad físicaCapítulo 2. Valoración previa al ejercicioCapítulo 3. Pruebas e interpretación de la condición física relacionadas con la saludCapítulo 4. Pruebas ergométricas y su interpretaciónCapítulo 5. Principios generales de la prescripción de ejercicioCapítulo 6. Prescripción de ejercicio para poblaciones sanas con consideraciones especialesCapítulo 7. Consideraciones ambientales para la prescripción de ejercicioCapítulo 8. Prescripción de ejercicio para personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares y pulmonaresCapítulo 9. Prescripción de ejercicio para personas con enfermedad metabólica y factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascularCapítulo 10. Pruebas de esfuerzo y prescripción para poblaciones con otras enfermedades crónicas y problemas de saludCapítulo 11. Salud cerebral y trastornos relacionados con el cerebroCapítulo 12. Teorías y estrategias conductuales para promover el ejercicioApéndice A. Medicamentos de uso frecuenteApéndice B. Interpretación del electrocardiogramaApéndice C. Certificaciones del American College of Sports MedicineApéndice D. Cálculos metabólicos y métodos para prescribir la intensidad del ejercicioApéndice E. Autores colaboradores de las dos ediciones anteriores

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Book SynopsisBiomecánica. Bases del movimiento humano ofrece una comprensión precisa y completa del potencial del movimiento humano. Su enfoque principal es la naturaleza cuantitativa de la biomecánica y su texto, exigente pero accesible, aplica las leyes del movimiento y de la mecánica al análisis profundo de los movimientos específicos de cada una de las articulaciones del cuerpo humano. Integra los avances más recientes de la disciplina, ejemplos numéricos, ejercicios prácticos y anatomía funcional, física, cálculo y fisiología.Esta 5.ª edición se encuentra organizada en tres secciones principales: Principios del movimiento humano; Anatomía funcional, y Análisis mecánico del movimiento humano. Los capítulos se encuentran ordenados para brindar una progresión lógica del material esencial que permita la comprensión de la biomecánica y el estudio del movimiento humano. Al final del libro se presenta un glosario con la definición de los términos utilizados en cada capítulo y que puede servir como fuente de refuerzo y referencia. Además, se incluyen cuatro apéndices con información sobre las unidades de medición, funciones trigonométricas e información práctica.En cuanto a la estructura, cada capítulo comienza con una lista de objetivos para permitir al estudiante concentrarse en puntos clave del material y un esquema que brinda una guía sobre el contenido que se estudia. Al final se incluye un resumen que recoge los conceptos principales y se presentan preguntas relevantes para ayudar al estudiante a revisar brevemente un concepto.Table of ContentsSección I PRINCIPIOS DEL MOVIMIENTO HUMANO 1. Terminología básica 2. Consideraciones esqueléticas para el movimiento 3. Consideraciones musculares para el movimiento 4. Consideraciones neurológicas para el movimiento Sección II ANATOMÍA FUNCIONAL 5. Anatomía funcional de la extremidad superior 6. Anatomía funcional de la extremidad inferior 7. Anatomía funcional del tronco 8. Consideraciones clínicas: deterioro o lesión de los tejidos Sección III ANÁLISIS MECÁNICO DEL MOVIMIENTO HUMANO 9. Cinemática lineal 10. Cinemática angular 11. Cinética lineal 12. Cinética angular 13. Tipos de análisis mecánicos Apéndice A El sistema métrico y las unidades del SIApéndice B Funciones de trigonometríaApéndice C Ejemplos de datos cinemáticos y cinéticosApéndice D Ejemplo numérico para calcular el movimiento de proyectil

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