Muscle Strength

ISBN-13: 9780367394356 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 552 str.

Shrawan Kumar

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

Shrawan Kumar