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Biomechanics

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  • © 1974
  • Latest edition

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Editors:
  1. Richard C. Nelson

    1. The Pennsylvania State University, USA

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  2. Chauncey A. Morehouse

    1. The Pennsylvania State University, USA

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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (Science) (MMSS)

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Table of contents (91 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Opening session

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Welcome

      1. Welcome from The Pennsylvania State University
        • Dean Robert J. Scannell
        Pages 3-6
      2. Welcome from UNESCO
        • Ernst Jokl, Research Committee
        Pages 7-8

    3. Keynote address

      1. The manifold implications of biomechanics
        • J. Wartenweiler
        Pages 9-14

  3. Fundamental human movements

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
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    2. Lifting and standing

      1. Dynamic characteristics of man during crouch- and stoop-lifting
        • D. W. Grieve
        Pages 17-29
      2. Models for lifting activities
        • M. M. Ayoub, R. D. Dryden, J. W. Mcdaniel
        Pages 30-36
      3. Biomechanics of lifting
        • A. Roozbazar
        Pages 37-43
      4. Biomechanical analysis of the knee joint during deep knee bends with heavy load
        • B. G. Ariel
        Pages 44-52
      5. A study of stability of standing posture
        • K. Kobayashi, M. Miura, Y. Yoneda, K. Edo
        Pages 53-59
      6. Postural reactions of man on a slowly moving base
        • E. J. Willems, M. S. Vranken
        Pages 60-69

    3. Walking and running

      1. Facilitation of the IA peroneal reflex by volleys in the IA gastrocnemius afferents
        • R. Emmers
        Pages 71-78
      2. Mathematical modeling of the human gait: An application of the SELSPOT-system
        • K. Öberg
        Pages 79-84
      3. Analysis of gait: A method of measurement
        • E. N. Zuniga, L. A. Leavitt
        Pages 85-90
      4. An analysis of cinematographic and electromyographic recordings of human gait
        • B. R. Brandell, K. Williams
        Pages 91-97
      5. Effect of leg segmental movements on foot velocity during the recovery phase of running
        • C. J. Dillman
        Pages 98-105
      6. Temporal patterns in running
        • M. Saito, K. Kobayashi, M. Miyashita, T. Hoshikawa
        Pages 106-111
      7. Effects of a nondirective type f training program on the running patterns of male sedentary subjects
        • Y. Girardin, B. G. Roy
        Pages 112-120
      8. Effects of fatigue on the mechanical characteristics of highly skilled female runners
        • B. T. Bates, B. H. Haven
        Pages 121-125
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  • The Pennsylvania State University, USA

    Richard C. Nelson, Chauncey A. Morehouse

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