Fundamentals of biomechanics / Duane Knudson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knudson, Duane V., 1961-

Contributor:

Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomechanics.

Biomechanical Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Biomechanical Phenomena.

Physical Description:

xi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer, [2007]

Summary:

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "figures, lab activities, glossary, and web links."--P. [4] of cover.

Contents:

What Is Biomechanics? 3

Why Study Biomechanics? 5

Improving Performance 5

Preventing and Treating Injury 9

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis 11

Where Can I Find out about Biomechanics? 12

Scholarly Societies 13

Computer Searches 14

Biomechanics Textbooks 15

Biomechanical Knowledge versus Information 16

Kinds of Sources 16

Evaluating Sources 18

A Word About Right and Wrong Answers 19

Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis

Key Mechanical Concepts 23

Mechanics 23

Basic Units 25

Nine Fundamentals of Biomechanics 29

Principles and Laws 29

Nine Principles for Application of Biomechanics 30

Qualitative Analysis 35

Part II Biological/Structural Bases

Chapter 3 Anatomical Description and Its Limitations

Review of Key Anatomical Concepts 41

Directional Terms 42

Joint Motions 43

Review of Muscle Structure 46

Muscle Actions 49

Active and Passive Tension of Muscle 51

Hill Muscle Model 51

The Limitations of Functional Anatomical Analysis 53

Mechanical Method of Muscle Action Analysis 53

The Need for Biomechanics to Understand Muscle Actions 56

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Applications 60

Range-of-Motion Principle 60

Force-Motion Principle 63

Chapter 4 Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System

Tissue Loads 69

Response of Tissues to Forces 69

Stress 70

Strain 70

Stiffness and Mechanical Strength 71

Viscoelasticity 72

Biomechanics of the Passive Muscle-Tendon Unit (MTU) 75

Biomechanics of Bone 76

Biomechanics of Ligaments 77

Three Mechanical Characteristics of Muscle 79

Force-Velocity Relationship 79

Force-Length Relationship 84

Force-Time Relationship 86

Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) 88

Force-Time Principle 92

Neuromuscular Control 94

The Functional Unit of Control: Motor Units 94

Regulation of Muscle Force 95

Proprioception of Muscle Action and Movement 99

Part III Mechanical Bases

Chapter 5 Linear and Angular Kinematics

Linear Motion 107

Speed and Velocity 109

Acceleration 113

Uniformly Accelerated Motion 115

Optimal Projection Principle 117

Angular Motion 121

Angular Velocity 122

Angular Acceleration 123

Coordination Continuum Principle 128

Chapter 6 Linear Kinetics

Laws of Kinetics 133

Newton's Laws of Motion 133

Newton's First Law and First Impressions 133

Newton's Second Law 136

Newton's Third Law 137

Inertia Principle 139

Muscle Angle of Pull: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Vectors 141

Qualitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull 141

Quantitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull 143

Contact Forces 145

Impulse-Momentum Relationship 147

Force-Time Principle 149

Work-Energy Relationship 151

Mechanical Energy 151

Mechanical Work 155

Mechanical Power 157

Segmental Interaction Principle 160

Chapter 7 Angular Kinetics

Torque 169

Summing Torques 173

Angular Inertia (Moment of Inertia) 174

Newton's Angular Analogues 178

Equilibrium 179

Center of Gravity 180

Principle of Balance 183

Chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics

Fluids 193

Fluid Forces 193

Buoyancy 193

Drag 195

Lift 200

The Magnus Effect 203

Principle of Spin 208

Part IV Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis

Chapter 9 Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education

Qualitative Analysis of Kicking Technique 215

Qualitative Analysis of Batting 218

Qualitative Analysis of the Basketball Free Throw 219

Exercise/Activity Prescription 220

Qualitative Analysis of Catching 222

Chapter 10 Applying Biomechanics in Coaching

Qualitative Analysis of Throwing Technique 227

Qualitative Analysis of Dribbling Technique 228

Qualitative Analysis of Conditioning 230

Recruitment 231

Qualitative Analysis of Catching 233

Chapter 11 Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning

Qualitative Analysis of Squat Technique 237

Qualitative Analysis of Drop Jumps 239

Exercise Specificity 240

Injury Risk 242

Equipment 244

Chapter 12 Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Injury Mechanisms 247

Exercise Specificity 248

Equipment 250

Readiness 251

Injury Prevention 252

Appendix C Suggested Answers to Selected Review Questions 299

Appendix D Right-Angle Trigonometry Review 305

Appendix E Qualitative Analysis of Biomechanical Principles 307.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-282) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

ISBN:

9780387493114

0387493115

OCLC:

156999343