Muscle Strength
1st Edition
Published on 27. April 2004
538 pages
978-1-134-20219-5 (ISBN)
Description
Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and society as a whole.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professionals and researchers in ergonomics, biomechanics, sports science and physiology
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
137 s/w Abbildungen, 99 s/w Tabellen, 20 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
137 b/w images, 99 tables, 20 halftones and 34 equations
ISBN-13
978-1-134-20219-5 (9781134202195)
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Content
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.
