Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Knudson, Duane V.Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-06-15
Publisher(s): SPRINGER - VERLAG
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Summary
Fundamentals of Biomechanics 2nd edition introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be enhanced. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Throughout the text are numerous examples of applying these principles to the work of kinesiology professionals. Specific case studies are presented in four application chapters: physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine. This text presents a clear, conceptual understanding of biomechanics and is designed to help students link their personal experience to biomechanical concepts. Biomechanics instructors, researchers, and other professionals helping people to improve movement and decrease the risk of injury, as well as advanced students learning biomechanical principles in biomedical engineering, ergonomics, kinesiology, physics, and sports physiology will find Fundamentals in Biomechanics 2nd edition invaluable.
Author Biography
Dr. Duane Knudson is Associate Dean and Professor of Biomechanics in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Chico
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| Introduction | |
| Introduction to Biomechanics of Human Movement | |
| What Is Biomechanics? | p. 3 |
| Why Study Biomechanics? | p. 5 |
| Improving Performance | p. 5 |
| Preventing and Treating Injury | p. 9 |
| Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis | p. 11 |
| Where Can I Find out about Biomechanics? | p. 12 |
| Scholarly Societies | p. 13 |
| Computer Searches | p. 14 |
| Biomechanics Textbooks | p. 15 |
| Biomechanical Knowledge versus Information | p. 16 |
| Kinds of Sources | p. 16 |
| Evaluating Sources | p. 18 |
| A Word About Right and Wrong Answers | p. 19 |
| Summary | p. 20 |
| Review Questions | p. 21 |
| Key Terms | p. 21 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 21 |
| Web Links | p. 22 |
| Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis | |
| Key Mechanical Concepts | p. 23 |
| Mechanics | p. 23 |
| Basic Units | p. 25 |
| Nine Fundamentals of Biomechanics | p. 29 |
| Principles and Laws | p. 29 |
| Nine Principles for Application of Biomechanics | p. 30 |
| Qualitative Analysis | p. 35 |
| Summary | p. 36 |
| Review Questions | p. 36 |
| Key Terms | p. 37 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 37 |
| Web Links | p. 37 |
| Biological/Structural Bases | |
| Anatomical Description and Its Limitations | |
| Review of Key Anatomical Concepts | p. 41 |
| Directional Terms | p. 42 |
| Joint Motions | p. 43 |
| Review of Muscle Structure | p. 46 |
| Muscle Actions | p. 49 |
| Active and Passive Tension of Muscle | p. 51 |
| Hill Muscle Model | p. 51 |
| The Limitations of Functional Anatomical Analysis | p. 53 |
| Mechanical Method of Muscle Action Analysis | p. 53 |
| The Need for Biomechanics to Understand Muscle Actions | p. 56 |
| Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Applications | p. 60 |
| Range-of-Motion Principle | p. 60 |
| Force-Motion Principle | p. 63 |
| Summary | p. 65 |
| Review Questions | p. 66 |
| Key Terms | p. 66 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 66 |
| Web Links | p. 67 |
| Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System | |
| Tissue Loads | p. 69 |
| Response of Tissues to Forces | p. 69 |
| Stress | p. 70 |
| Strain | p. 70 |
| Stiffness and Mechanical Strength | p. 71 |
| Viscoelasticity | p. 72 |
| Biomechanics of the Passive Muscle-Tendon Unit (MTU) | p. 75 |
| Biomechanics of Bone | p. 76 |
| Biomechanics of Ligaments | p. 77 |
| Three Mechanical Characteristics of Muscle | p. 79 |
| Force-Velocity Relationship | p. 79 |
| Force-Length Relationship | p. 84 |
| Force-Time Relationship | p. 86 |
| Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) | p. 88 |
| Force-Time Principle | p. 92 |
| Neuromuscular Control | p. 94 |
| The Functional Unit of Control: Motor Units | p. 94 |
| Regulation of Muscle Force | p. 95 |
| Proprioception of Muscle Action and Movement | p. 99 |
| Summary | p. 100 |
| Review Questions | p. 101 |
| Key Terms | p. 101 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 102 |
| Web Links | p. 103 |
| Mechanical Bases | |
| Linear and Angular Kinematics | |
| Linear Motion | p. 107 |
| Speed and Velocity | p. 109 |
| Acceleration | p. 113 |
| Uniformly Accelerated Motion | p. 115 |
| Optimal Projection Principle | p. 117 |
| Angular Motion | p. 121 |
| Angular Velocity | p. 122 |
| Angular Acceleration | p. 123 |
| Coordination Continuum Principle | p. 128 |
| Summary | p. 130 |
| Review Questions | p. 130 |
| Key Terms | p. 131 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 131 |
| Web Links | p. 132 |
| Linear Kinetics | |
| Laws of Kinetics | p. 133 |
| Newton's Laws of Motion | p. 133 |
| Newton's First Law and First Impressions | p. 133 |
| Newton's Second Law | p. 136 |
| Newton's Third Law | p. 137 |
| Inertia Principle | p. 139 |
| Muscle Angle of Pull: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Vectors | p. 141 |
| Qualitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull | p. 141 |
| Quantitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull | p. 143 |
| Contact Forces | p. 145 |
| Impulse-Momentum Relationship | p. 147 |
| Force-Time Principle | p. 149 |
| Work-Energy Relationship | p. 151 |
| Mechanical Energy | p. 151 |
| Mechanical Work | p. 155 |
| Mechanical Power | p. 157 |
| Segmental Interaction Principle | p. 160 |
| Summary | p. 164 |
| Review Questions | p. 165 |
| Key Terms | p. 166 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 166 |
| Web Links | p. 167 |
| Angular Kinetics | |
| Torque | p. 169 |
| Summing Torques | p. 173 |
| Angular Inertia (Moment of Inertia) | p. 174 |
| Newton's Angular Analogues | p. 178 |
| Equilibrium | p. 179 |
| Center of Gravity | p. 180 |
| Principle of Balance | p. 183 |
| Summary | p. 189 |
| Review Questions | p. 190 |
| Key Terms | p. 190 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 191 |
| Web Links | p. 191 |
| Fluid Mechanics | |
| Fluids | p. 193 |
| Fluid Forces | p. 193 |
| Buoyancy | p. 193 |
| Drag | p. 195 |
| Lift | p. 200 |
| The Magnus Effect | p. 203 |
| Principle of Spin | p. 208 |
| Summary | p. 210 |
| Key Terms | p. 210 |
| Review Questions | p. 210 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 210 |
| Web Links | p. 211 |
| Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis | |
| Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education | |
| Qualitative Analysis of Kicking Technique | p. 215 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Batting | p. 218 |
| Qualitative Analysis of the Basketball Free Throw | p. 219 |
| Exercise/Activity Prescription | p. 220 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Catching | p. 222 |
| Summary | p. 224 |
| Discussion Questions | p. 224 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 224 |
| Web Links | p. 225 |
| Applying Biomechanics in Coaching | |
| Qualitative Analysis of Throwing Technique | p. 227 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Dribbling Technique | p. 228 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Conditioning | p. 230 |
| Recruitment | p. 231 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Catching | p. 233 |
| Summary | p. 234 |
| Discussion Questions | p. 234 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 234 |
| Web Links | p. 235 |
| Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning | |
| Qualitative Analysis of Squat Technique | p. 237 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Drop Jumps | p. 239 |
| Exercise Specificity | p. 240 |
| Injury Risk | p. 242 |
| Equipment | p. 244 |
| Summary | p. 244 |
| Discussion Questions | p. 245 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 246 |
| Web Links | p. 246 |
| Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | |
| Injury Mechanisms | p. 247 |
| Exercise Specificity | p. 248 |
| Equipment | p. 250 |
| Readiness | p. 251 |
| Injury Prevention | p. 252 |
| Summary | p. 253 |
| Discussion Questions | p. 254 |
| Suggested Reading | p. 254 |
| Web Links | p. 255 |
| References | p. 257 |
| Glossary | p. 283 |
| Conversion Factors | p. 297 |
| Suggested Answers to Selected Review Questions | p. 299 |
| Right-Angle Trigonometry Review | p. 305 |
| Qualitative Analysis of Biomechanical Principles | p. 307 |
| Index | p. 309 |
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