Strength and Power in Sport

Examines sporting activities in terms of strength and power. The processes which form the biological bases of various activities are described together with the factors enhancing power. Clinical issues such as risk and avoidance, clinical limits and rehabilitation are also covered.

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Strength and Power in Sport is a new addition to the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series. The study of strength and power is one of the major components of sports science as the relationship between nerve, muscle and supporting skeleton is central to athletic performance. This broadly-based book examines all basic and applied aspects of strength and power in sport from the neurophysiology of the basic motor unit to training for specific activities. Contributions to this volume come from an international team comprised of leading physiologists, biomechanists, and clinicians. The broad but detailed content of Strength and Power in Sport is directed to a wide range of disciplines including sports medicine doctors, general practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers and coaches, and the health related professions.