Biomechanics and Biology of Movement Book

Contributors

Introduction
B.M. Nigg, B.R. MacIntosh, and J. Mester

Part I: Work and Energy
Work and Energy Historical Highlights

Chapter 1. Mechanical Considerations of Work and Energy
B.M. Nigg, D. Stefanyshyn, and J. Denoth

Chapter 2. Storage and Release of Elastic Energy in the Locomotor System and the Stretch-Shortening Cycle
R.M. Alexander

Chapter 3. Length Changes of Muscle-Tendon Units During Athletic Movements
J.G. Hay

Chapter 4. Work and Energy Influenced by Athletic Equipment
D.J. Stefanyshyn and B.M. Nigg

Chapter 5. The Three Modes of Terrestrial Locomotion
A.E. Minetti

Chapter 6. The Pathways for Oxygen and Substrates
H. Hoppeler and E.R. Weibel

Chapter 7. Energy and Nutrient Intake for Athletic Performance
P.W.R. Lemon

Chapter 8. Intensity of Cycling and Cycle Ergometry: Power Output and Energy Cost
B.R. MacIntosh, R.R. Neptune, and A.J. van den Bogert

Work and Energy Summary Work and Energy Definitions

Part II: Balance and Control of Movement

Balance and Control of Movement Historical Highlights

Chapter 9. Basic Concepts of Movement Control
R. Stein, E.P. Zehr, and J. Bobet

Chapter 10. Muscle Activation and Movement Control
W. Herzog

Chapter 11. Power Output and Force-Velocity Properties of Muscle
B.R. MacIntosh and R.J. Holash

Chapter 12. Stability and Control of Aerial Movements
M.R. Yeadon and E.C. Mikulcik

Chapter 13. Movement Control and Balance in Earthbound Movements
J. Mester

Balance and Control of Movement Summary Balance and Control of Movement Definitions

Part III: Load During Physical Activity

Load During Physical Activity Historical Highlights

Chapter 14. Forces Acting on and in the Human Body
B.M. Nigg

Chapter 15. Force Production in Human Skeletal Muscle
W. Herzog

Chapter 16. Mechanical Effects of Forces Acting on Bone, Cartilage, Ligaments, and Tendons
D.D. Anderson, D.J. Adams, and J.E. Hale

Chapter 17. Biological Response to Forces Acting in the Locomotor System
K.J. Fischer

Chapter 18. Prevention of Excessive Forces With Braces and Orthotics
A. Gollhofer, W. Alt, and H. Lohrer

Load During Physical Activity Summary Load During Physical Activity Definitions

Part IV: Fatigue and Exercise

Fatigue and Exercise Historical Highlights

Chapter 19. Contractile Changes and Mechanisms of Muscle Fatigue
B.R. MacIntosh and D.G. Allen

Chapter 20. Stretch-Shortening Cycle Fatigue
P.V. Komi and C. Nicol

Chapter 21. Muscle Fatigue Monitored by Force, Surface Mechanomyogram, and EMG
C. Orizio

Fatigue and Exercise Summary Fatigue and Exercise Definitions

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