Kumar Shrawan

Muscle Strength

Herausgeber: Kumar, Shrawan

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Professionals in ergonomics, biomechanics, sports science, and physiology will find that this unique text provides insight and data on an important subject in their field.

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Providing coverage of all aspects of physical muscle strength, this book explains the general determinants of muscle strength, such as gender, age, and muscle type. It illustrates the physical manifestation in the context of the theoretical background, delineates the protocols, techniques, and devices.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 552
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 263mm x 175mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 1129g
• ISBN-13: 9780415369534
• ISBN-10: 0415369533
• Artikelnr.: 22211536

Autorenporträt

Shrawan Kumar

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and Terminology. Physiology and Biochemistry of Strength
Generation and Factors Limiting Strength Development in Skeletal Muscle.
Cardiac Effects of Strength Training. Determinants of Muscle Strength.
Endurance The Ability to Persist in a Physical Task. Measurement of
Localized Fatigue in Biceps Brachii Using Objective and Subjective
Measures. Psychophysical Aspects of Muscle Strength. Isometric,
Isoinertial, and Psychophysical Strength Testing: Devices and Protocols.
Isokinetic Strength Testing: Devices and Protocols. Hand and Wrist
Strength. Grasp at Sub-maximal Strength. Shoulder, Elbow, and Forearm
Strength. Cervical Muscle Strength. Trunk and Lifting Strength. Pushing and
Pulling Strength. Design Applications of Strength Data. Electromyography
and Muscle Force. Myoelectric Manifestations of Muscle Fatigue. Work Site
Physical Demands analysis Methods. Job Accommodations. Strength and
Disability. Gaps in Knowledge/Summary and Future Work.