Chapter 4. Eccentric Muscle Action in Sport and Exercise
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch4
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Additional Information
How to Cite
Prilutsky, B.I. (2008) Eccentric Muscle Action in Sport and Exercise, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
- Summary
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Keywords:
- eccentric muscle action;
- sport;
- exercise;
- mechanical behaviour;
- muscle stretch
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Definitions of Eccentric Muscle Action and Negative Work and Power
Mechanics and Energetics of the Isolated Muscle During Stretch
Influence of Eccentric Action on Athletic Performance
Physiological Cost of Eccentric Action
Negative Work in Athletic Events
Acknowledgements
References