Muscle Strength (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Kumar, Shrawan

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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. This comprehensive source o

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 538
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134202195
• Artikelnr.: 57480622

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.