Muscle Strength / Edition 1

by Shrawan Kumar

Overview

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 of information and data relating to muscle strength is the first to present such information in a single source. Muscle Strength explains the general determinants of muscle strength such as gender, age, and muscle type. It illustrates physical data in the context of theoretical background and examines the protocols, techniques, devices, and data used to record muscle strength in various parts of the body. This is followed by a discussion of overexertion, strength prediction, strength and endurance, torque and EMG relationship, and muscle fatigue. Finally, the material is applied to the use of muscle in jobs, to product design, and to studies of job accommodation and the effect of disability on strength.

Professionals in ergonomics, biomechanics, sports science, and physiology will find that this unique text provides insight and data on an important subject in their field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415369534
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/27/2004
Pages:	552
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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.