Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science

<p>The <em>Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science</em> is a landmark work of reference. Now available in a concise paperback edition, it offers a comprehensive and in-depth survey of current theory, research and practice in sports, exercise and clinical biomechanics, in both established and emerging contexts.</p><p>Including contributions from many of the world's leading biomechanists, the book is arranged into five thematic sections:</p><ul> <li>biomechanics in sports</li> <li>injury, orthopedics and rehabilitation</li> <li>health and rehabilitation</li> <li>training, learning and coaching</li> <li>methodologies and systems of measurement. </li> </ul><p>Drawing explicit connections between the theoretical, investigative and applied components of sports science research, this book is both a definitive subject guide and an important contribution to the contemporary research agenda in biomechanics and human movement science. It is essential reading for all students, scholars and researchers working in sports biomechanics, kinesiology, ergonomics, sports engineering, orthopaedics and physical therapy.</p> <p><strong>Section 1: Biomechanics in Sports</strong> 1. Biomechanics of Throwing <em>Roger Bartlett and Matthew Robins</em> 2. The Biomechanics of Snowboarding <em>Greg Woolman </em>3. Biomechanics of Striking and Kicking <em>Bruce Elliott, Jacqueline Alderson </em>and<em> Machar Reid</em> 4. Swimming <em>Ross H. Sanders, Stelios Psycharakis, Roozbeh Naemi, Carla McCabe </em>and <em>Georgios Machtsiras</em> 5. Biomechanics of the Long Jump <em>N.P. Linthorne</em> 6. External and Internal Forces in Sprint Running <em>Joseph P. Hunter, Robert N. Marshall </em>and<em> Peter J. McNair </em>7. Biomechanical Simulation Models of Sports Activities <em>M.R. Yeadon </em>and<em> M.A. King</em> <strong>Section 2: Injury, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation</strong> 8. Lower Extremity Injuries William <em>C. Whiting </em>and<em> Ronald F. Zernicke</em> 9. Upper Extremity Injuries <em>Ronald F. Zernicke, William C. Whiting </em>and<em> Sarah L. Manske</em> 10. Biomechanics of Spinal Trauma <em>Brian D. Stemper </em>and <em>Narayan Yoganandan</em> 11. In Vivo Biomechanical Study for Injury Prevention <em>Mario Lamontagne, D. L. Benoit </em>and <em>A. Caraffa, G. Cerulli</em> 12. Impact Attenuation Performance and Injury with Artificial Turf <em>Rosanne S. Naunheim</em> <strong>Section 3: Health and Rehabilitation</strong> 13. Influence of Backpack Weight on Biomechanical and Physiological Responses of Children During Treadmill Walking <em>Youlian Hong, Jing Xian Li </em>and<em> Gert-Peter Brüggemann</em> 14. Ankle Proprioception in Young Ice Hockey Players, Runners, and Sedentary People <em>Jing Xian Li </em>and <em>Youlian Hong</em> 15. The Plantar Pressure Characteristics During Tai Chi Exercise <em>De Wei Mao, Youlian Hong </em>and<em> Jing Xian Li</em> 16. Biomechanical Studies for Understanding Falls in Older Adults <em>Daina L Sturnieks </em>and<em> Stephen R Lord</em> 17. Postural Control in Parkinson's Disease <em>Stephan Turbanski</em> <strong>Section 4: Training, Learning and Coaching</strong> 17. Application of Boemechanics in Soccer Training<em> W. S. Erdmann</em> 18. Exploring the Perceptual-Motor Workspace: New Approaches to Skill Acquisition and Training <em>Chris Button</em> 19. Application of Biomechanics in Martial Art Training <em>Manfred M. Vieten</em> 20. Developmental and Biomechanical Characteristics of Motor Skill Learning <em>Jin H. Yan, Bruce Abernethy </em>and<em> Jerry R. Thomas</em> 21. Using Biomechanical Feedback to Enhance Skill Learning and Performance <em>Bruce Abernethy, Richard S.W. Masters</em> and<em> Tiffany Zachry</em> <strong>Section 5: Methodologies and Systems of Measurement</strong> 22. Measurement of Pressure Distribution <em>Ewald M. Hennig</em> 23. Measurement for Deriving Kinematic Parameters: Numerical Methods <em>Young-Hoo Kwon</em> 24. Methodology in Alpine and Nordic Skiing Biomechanics <em>Hermann Schwameder, Erich Müller, Thomas Stöggl </em>and<em> Stefan Lindinger</em> 25. Measurement and Estimation of Human Body Segment Parameters <em>Jennifer L. Durkin</em> 26. Use of Electromyography in Studying Human Movement <em>Travis W. Beck </em>and <em>Terry J. Housh</em></p>