Description:
Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts on sport biomechanics. Over 30 chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of many sports including, but not limited to, running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are explained.
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The text comprises six sections:
-- Muscle Action
-- Locomotion
-- Jumping and aerial movement
-- Throwing and striking
-- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
-- Special Olympic sports
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