Chapter 7. Factors Affecting Preferred Rates of Movement in Cyclic Activities
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch7
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
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How to Cite
Martin, P.E., Sanderson, D.J. and Umberger, B.R. (2008) Factors Affecting Preferred Rates of Movement in Cyclic Activities, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch7
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
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Keywords:
- cyclic activities;
- human movements;
- neural control;
- movement energy cost;
- mechanical efficiency
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Minimization of Movement Energy Cost
Maximizing Mechanical Efficiency
Mechanical Optimization of Muscular Effort
Minimization of Neuromuscular Fatigue
Limb Stiffness
Minimizing Movement Variability
Summary
References