Biomechanics of the Upper Limbs: Mechanics, Modeling and Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition Book

Introduction to Biomechanics
What Is Biomechanics?
Basic Concepts Coordinate Systems Force Vector Algebra Static Equilibrium Anthropometry and Center of Mass Determination Friction Dynamics

Structure of the Musculoskeletal System
Gross Overview of Movements Skeletal System Mechanical Properties of Bone Soft Connective Tissue Joints

Neuromuscular Physiology and Motor Control
Introduction to Musculature Structure of Muscle Basic Cell Physiology Nervous System Excitation–Contraction Sequence Motor Units Basic Muscle Properties (Mechanics)
Energy, Metabolism, and Heat Production Receptors Reflexes and Motor Control

Modeling of Muscle Mechanics
Laplace Transforms and Transfer Functions Viscoelastic Theory Hill’s Muscle Models Frequency Analysis Frequency Analysis of Passive Muscle Hatze’s Multielement Model Applications of the Hatze Muscle Model Control Theory and Motor Control Root-Locus Approach to Muscle Modeling

Models of the Upper Limbs
Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist Static Tendon-Pulley Models Dynamic Tendon-Pulley Models Complex Tendon Models Two-Dimensional Hand Model Direct Measurement Validation Studies Critical Evaluation of Modeling Approaches

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Risk Factors
Extent of the Problem Common Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Etiology Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of MSDs Epidemiologic Approach to MSDs Scientific Research and Evidence for Occupational Risk Factors Scientific Research and Evidence for Psychosocial Risk Factors Iatrogenesis: A Contrarian View Legal Issues

Instrumentation
Introduction Wrist- and Finger-Motion Measurements Pressure- and Force-Distribution Measurements Nerve-Conduction Measurements Electromyography

Job and Worksite Analysis
The Need for Job Analysis Reliability and Validity of Assessment Tools Initial Identification of Musculoskeletal Injury Problems Gross Posture and Task Analyses Quantitative Upper Limb WRMSD Risk-Assessment Tools Data-Driven Upper Limb WRMSD Risk Index

Hand Tools
Introduction General Biomechanical Considerations of Tools Handles for Single-Handled Tools Handles for Two-Handled Tools Other Tool Considerations Agricultural and Forestry Tools Industrial Tools

The Office Environment
General Musculoskeletal Problems Seated Workplace Keyboard Mouse and Other Cursor-Positioning Devices Notebooks and Handheld PCs Interventions for Office Work