Biomechanics in Sport

By Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky

Subjects: Training, Physiological aspects, Idrottsskador, SPORTS & RECREATION, Human mechanics, Medical, Fysiologiska aspekter, Sports injuries, Accidents et blessures, Sports, physiological aspects, Mecanique humaine, Nonfiction, Ro˜relser (ma˜nniskan), Idrottsmedicin, Sports, Biomecanica, Sports Medicine, Aspect physiologique, Athletic Injuries, Sports & Recreations, Idrott, Biomechanical Phenomena, Physiology, MEDICAL, Locomocʹao

Description: Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of sports including running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are all explained.