Measuring Leg Stiffness During Vertical Jumps (eBook)

This book presents a thorough description and critical discussion of different approaches to measuring leg stiffness during vertical jumps, as well as practical applications. Various topics covered include the applicability of the spring-mass (linear) model of the human motion system, leg stiffness controversies and interpretations, and computational and measuring methods of leg stiffness during vertical jumps. Additionally, a description of a research project performed expressly for inclusion in this book is given; the study aims to determine normative values for leg stiffness for young, healthy, non-athletes during single vertical jumps to maximal and specific heights. A final chapter covers additional perspectives, enabling the reader to acquire different perspectives on measuring leg stiffness during vertical jumps across a breadth of information and interpretations.

Measuring Leg Stiffness During Vertical Jumps: Theory and Methods is an ideal book for researchers and practitioners in the fields of biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and sport sciences.

Artur Struzik is Associate Professor in the Department of Team Sport Games at University School of Physical Education in Wroc?aw, Poland. He graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education of the University School of Physical Education in Wroc?aw in 2010. In 2014 he received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Biomechanics of the University School of Physical Education in Wroc?aw. He habilitated in the field of sport science in 2018.

He has (co)authored more than 50 publications including 22 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, one book chapter, one popular science work and 28 post-conference reports. Since 2012 he has contributed to 6 national and international projects from public, university and EU funds, 2 of them being coordinated by him. He is engaged as a reviewer for 12 international journals. He is an active member of Polish Society of Biomechanics, European Society of Biomechanics, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports and European College of Sport Science.

His current research focus are on the human motion analysis and sport biomechanics with special interest on vertical jump, muscle elastic properties, plyometric training and antagonist muscle groups strength ratio.