Fundamentals of Biomechanics / Edition 2

by Duane Knudson

Overview

Fundamentals of Biomechanics 2nd edition introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be enhanced. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Throughout the text are numerous examples of applying these principles to the work of kinesiology professionals. Specific case studies are presented in four application chapters: physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine. This text presents a clear, conceptual understanding of biomechanics and is designed to help students link their personal experience to biomechanical concepts. Biomechanics instructors, researchers, and other professionals helping people to improve movement and decrease the risk of injury, as well as advanced students learning biomechanical principles in biomedical engineering, ergonomics, kinesiology, physics, and sports physiology will find Fundamentals in Biomechanics 2nd edition invaluable.

Key features: Detailed examples of biomechanical principles and their application in the qualitative analysis of human movement in a variety of professions, Over 160 figures illustrating real human movement, Case studies of actual movement technique examined by professionals in human movement, Extensive use of graphs, photographs, illustrations, and citations to important biomechanics literature, Glossary of key terms and biomechanics research terminology, Appendix of instructional lab activities, CD-ROM of figures, lab activities, glossary, and web links.

About the Author:
Dr. Duane Knudson is Associate Dean and Professor of Biomechanics in the Department ofKinesiology at California State University, Chico

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900387493113
Publication date:	06/13/2007
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Duane Knudson is University Distinguished Professor of biomechanics in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University. He earned his Ph.D. in biomechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has published extensively on the biomechanics of tennis.exercise, stretching, and learning biomechanical concepts. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles, 22 chapters, and four books. He has been elected fellow of four scholarly societies (FNAK, FISBS, FACSM, RFSA) and received regional and national awards for his research.

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xi
Part I	Introduction
Chapter 1	Introduction to Biomechanics of Human Movement
	What Is Biomechanics?	3
	Why Study Biomechanics?	5
	Improving Performance	5
	Preventing and Treating Injury	9
	Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis	11
	Where Can I Find out about Biomechanics?	12
	Scholarly Societies	13
	Computer Searches	14
	Biomechanics Textbooks	15
	Biomechanical Knowledge versus Information	16
	Kinds of Sources	16
	Evaluating Sources	18
	A Word About Right and Wrong Answers	18
Chapter 2	Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis
	Key Mechanical Concepts	23
	Mechanics	23
	Basic Units	25
	Nine Fundamentals of Biomechanics	29
	Principles and Laws	29
	Nine Principles for Application of Biomechanics	30
	Qualitative Analysis	35
Part II	Biological/Structural Bases
Chapter 3	Anatomical Description and Its Limitations
	Review of Key Anatomical Concepts	41
	Directional Terms	42
	Joint Motions	43
	Review of Muscle Structure	46
	Muscle Actions	49
	Active and Passive Tension of Muscle	51
	Hill Muscle Model	52
	The Limitations of Functional Anatomical Analysis	53
	Mechanical Method of Muscle Action Analysis	53
	The Need for Biomechanics to Understand Muscle Actions	56
	Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Applications	60
	Range-of-Motion Principle	60
	Force-Motion Principle	63
Chapter 4	Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
	Tissue Loads	69
	Responses of Tissues to Forces	69
	Stress	70
	Strain	70
	Stiffness and Mechanical Strength	71
	Viscoelasticity	72
	Biomechanics of the Passive Muscle-Tendon Unit (MTU)	75
	Biomechanics of Bone	76
	Biomechanics of Ligaments	77
	Three Mechanical Characteristics of Muscle	79
	Force-Velocity Relationship	79
	Force-Length Relationship	84
	Force-Time Relationship	86
	Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)	88
	Force-Time Principle	92
	Neuromuscular Control	94
	Functional Unit of Control: Motor Units	94
	Regulation of Muscle Force	95
	Proprioception of Muscle Action and Movement	98
Part III	Mechanical Bases
Chapter 5	Linear and Angular Kinematics
	Linear Motion	105
	Speed and Velocity	107
	Acceleration	111
	Uniformly Accelerated Motion	113
	Optimal Projection Principle	115
	Angular Motion	119
	Angular Velocity	120
	Angular Acceleration	121
	Coordination Continuum Principle	125
Chapter 6	Linear Kinetics
	Laws of Kinetics	131
	Newton's Laws of Motion	131
	Newton's First Law and First Impressions	131
	Newton's Second Law	134
	Newton's Third Law	135
	Inertia Principle	137
	Muscle Angle of Pull: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Vectors	139
	Qualitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull	139
	Quantitative Vector Analysis of Muscle Angle of Pull	141
	Contact Forces	143
	Impulse-Momentum Relationship	145
	Force-Time Principle	147
	Work-Energy Relationship	149
	Mechanical Energy	149
	Mechanical Work	153
	Mechanical Power	155
	Segmental Interaction Principle	158
Chapter 7	Angular Kinetics
	Torque	167
	Summing Torques	171
	Angular Inertia (Moment of Inertia)	172
	Newton's Angular Analogues	176
	Equilibrium	177
	Center of Gravity	178
	Principle of Balance	181
Chapter 8	Fluid Mechanics
	Fluids	191
	Fluid Forces	191
	Buoyancy	191
	Drag	193
	Lift	198
	The Magnus Effect	201
	Principle of Spin	206
Part IV	Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 9	Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education
	Qualitative Analysis of Kicking Technique	213
	Qualitative Analysis of Batting	216
	Qualitative Analysis of the Basketball Free Throw	217
	Exercise/Activity Prescription	218
	Qualitative Analysis of Catching	220
Chapter 10	Applying Biomechanics in Coaching
	Qualitative Analysis of Throwing Technique	225
	Qualitative Analysis of Dribbling Technique	226
	Qualitative Analysis of Conditioning	228
	Recruitment	229
	Qualitative Analysis of Catching	231
Chapter 11	Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning
	Qualitative Analysis of Squat Technique	235
	Qualitative Analysis of Drop Jumps	237
	Exercise Specificity	238
	Injury Risk	240
	Equipment	242
Chapter 12	Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
	Injury Mechanisms	245
	Exercise Specificity	246
	Equipment	248
	Readiness	249
Appendix A	Glossary	277
Appendix B	Conversion Factors	291
Appendix C	Suggested Answers to Selected Review Questions	293
Appendix D	Right-Angle Trigonometry Review	299
Appendix E	Qualitative Analysis of Biomechanical Principles	301
	Index	303
	Lab Activities
1	Finding Biomechanical Sources	2
2	Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Range of Motion	4
3	Functional Anatomy?	6
4	Muscle Actions and the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)	8
5	Velocity in Sprinting	10
6A	Top Gun Kinetics: Force-Motion Principle	12
6B	Impulse-Momentum: Force-Time Principle	14
7	Angular Kinetics of Exercise	16
8	Magnus Effect in Baseball Pitching	18
9	Qualitative Analysis of Lead-Up Activities	20
10	Comparison of Skilled and Novice Performance	22
11	Comparison of Training Modes	24
12	Qualitative Analysis of Walking Gait	26