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The Multiple Inert Gas Elimination Technique (MIGET) is a complex
methodology involving specialized gas chromatography and
sophisticated mathematics developed in the early 1970's.
Essentially, nobody possesses knowledge of all its elements except
for its original developers, and while some practical and
theoretical aspects have been published over the years, none have
included the level of detail that would be necessary for a
potential user to adopt and understand the technique easily. This
book is unique in providing a highly detailed, comprehensive
technical description of the theory and practice underlying the
MIGET to help potential users set up the method and solve problems
they may encounter. But it is much more than a reference manual -
it is a substantial physiological and mathematical treatise in its
own right. It also has a wide applicability - there is extensive
discussion of the common biological problem of quantitative
inference. The authors took measured whole-lung gas exchange
variables, and used mathematical procedures to infer the
distribution of ventilation and blood flow from this data. In so
doing, they developed novel approaches to answer the question: What
are the limits to what can be concluded when inferring the inner
workings from the "black box" behavior of a system? The book
details the approaches developed, which can be generalized to other
similar distributed functions within tissues and organs. They
involve engineering approaches such as linear and quadratic
programming, and uniquely use mathematical tools with biological
constraints to obtain as much information as possible about a
"black box" system. Lastly, the book summarizes the hundreds of
research papers published by a number of groups over the decades in
a way never before attempted in order to marshal the world's
literature on the topic and to provide in one place the wealth of
important discoveries, both physiological a nd clinical, enabled by
the technique.
This book addresses the application of infrared thermography in
sports, examining the main benefits of this non-invasive,
non-radiating and low-cost technique. Aspects covered include the
detection of injuries in sports medicine, the assessment of sports
performance due to the existing link between physical fitness and
thermoregulation and the analysis of heat transfer for sports
garments and sports equipment. Although infrared thermography is
broadly considered to be a fast and easy-to-use tool, the ability
to deliver accurate and repeatable measurements is an important
consideration. Furthermore, it is important to be familiar with the
latest sports studies published on this technique to understand its
potential and limitations. Accordingly, this book establishes a
vital link between laboratory tests and the sports field.
A comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents,
coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury,
identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence,
and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion. Concussion
injury among athletes continues to be a subject of great concern.
Increasing attention and research is focusing on the most
vulnerable of athletes-children. What strategies can be taken to
best protect young athletes in sports from grammar school football
leagues to high school hockey and soccer teams from concussion? How
do we treat youngsters who suffer head injuries in sports? What are
the ethical considerations in allowing children to play such
sports, given the risks to still-developing brains? In this updated
and expanded guide, William Meehan, MD, explains simply and clearly
how coaches, parents, and others who work with young athletes can
recognize concussion; best help children and youths recover from
concussion injuries; and take steps to become proactive to prevent
concussion. Readers will learn what causes a sport-related
concussion; what happens to brain cells during a concussion; and
why concussion, which in the past was dismissed as a trivial
injury, is taken so much more seriously now. The book explains how
to decrease the risk of concussion; addresses the potential for
cumulative effects from multiple concussions, including chronic
traumatic encephalopathy; and discusses the ethical dimensions of
deciding whether an athlete with multiple concussions should
continue to participate in high-risk sports. Provides a detailed
but easy-to-understand, jargon-free explanation of types of trauma
and the forces that result in a concussion as well as what happens
to brain cells when the brain suffers a concussion Presents the
facts about sport-related concussion and the potential for
cumulative effects of sport-related concussions, including a
discussion about chronic traumatic encephalopathy Informs athletes,
parents, and coaches about ways in which to prepare for a possible
concussion, how to respond to a potential concussion, and steps to
take to decrease the risk of a concussion injury
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This textbook integrates the classic fields of mechanics-statics,
dynamics, and strength of materials-using examples from biology and
medicine. The book is excellent for teaching either undergraduates
in biomedical engineering programs or health care professionals
studying biomechanics at the graduate level. Extensively revised
from a successful third edition, Fundamentals of Biomechanics
features a wealth of clear illustrations, numerous worked examples,
and many problem sets. The book provides the quantitative
perspective missing from more descriptive texts, without requiring
an advanced background in mathematics. It will be welcomed for use
in courses such as biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation and
industrial engineering, and occupational or sports medicine. This
book: Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods
that must be understood to begin the study of biomechanics
Reinforces basic principles of biomechanics with repetitive
exercises in class and homework assignments given throughout the
textbook Includes over 100 new problem sets with solutions and
illustrations
Building upon the impeccable reputation of its earlier editions,
Operative Hip Arthroscopy, Third Edition has been entirely
reconceived, rewritten, revised and updated to address current
issues and developments in hip arthroscopy. This edition includes
18 new chaptersthatdiscuss issueslikeloose bodies, labral
management, chondroplasty and microfracture, lesions of the
acetabular fossa, synovial disease, iliopsoas release, iliotibial
band release, preitrochanteric space, and capsulorrhaphy, among
other topics. Every chapter includes vivid color photographs and
illustrations to supplement accessible, engaging text. Dr. J.W.
Thomas Byrd, a pioneer in the field, has once again assembled a
group of distinguished international contributors whose chapters
consititute one of the most complete and comprehensive books on the
subject. "
Every year, around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people
suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI). Those with an SCI are two to
five times more likely to die prematurely than people without a
spinal cord injury, with worse survival rates in low- and
middle-income countries. Dynamic aerobic requires integrated
physiologic responses across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
autonomic, pulmonary, thermoregulatory, and immunologic systems.
Moreover, regular aerobic exercise beneficially impacts these same
systems, reducing the risk for a range of diseases and maladies.
This book will present comprehensive information on the unique
physiologic effects of SCI and the potential role of exercise in
treating and mitigating these effects. In addition, it will
incorporate work from scientists across a number of disciplines and
have contributors at multiple levels of investigation and across
physiologic systems. Furthermore, SCI can be considered an
accelerated form of aging due to the severely restricted physical
inactivity imposed, usually at an early age. Therefore, the
information presented may have a broader importance to the
physiology of aging as it relates to inactivity. Lastly, the need
for certain levels of regular aerobic exercise to engender
adaptations beneficial to health is not altered by the burden of an
SCI. Indeed, the amounts of exercise necessary may be even greater
than the able-bodied due to 'passive' ambulation. This book will
also address the potential health benefits for those with an SCI
that can be realized if a sufficient exercise stimulus is provided.
This handbook provides insights into becoming a better and more
evolved athlete. It offers aspiring athletes, regardless of skill
level, a better understanding of their bodies and how to unlock the
unlimited potential of muscles without injury. It focuses on the
"superhero" muscle: the iliopsoas, and also sheds light on
Diamond-Corporation's new technology and elite athleticism, and how
these can contribute to a healthier life. Lastly, the authors
explore the mindset of success and provide exercises for remaining
calm under pressure. This stand-alone book is the sequel to
Paradigm Shift for Future Tennis and Enhancing Performance and
Reducing Stress in Sport (2014, Springer). This book is written by
scientists, whose expertise collectively spans the fields of
biomechanics, clinical surgery, current and former elite
athleticism, engineering and naturopath doctoral work. Together,
they aim to inspire and educate athletes on how to improve their
sports performance by using new technologies, world class
biomechanics knowledge and ancient herbal medicines.
Written by experts at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery
in New York, Perioperative Care of the Orthopedic Patient is a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary manual providing preoperative
considerations, postoperative complications, and guidelines for the
anesthetic and medical management of patients undergoing orthopedic
surgery. Beginning with chapters covering preoperative evaluations
and general principles and practices of perioperative medicine, the
book then considers anesthesiologic management in orthopedic
surgery and the role of postoperative pain management. This is
followed by a section on medical management in specific clinical
settings, discussing patients with connective tissue disease,
cardiac disease, chronic pulmonary and renal diseases, diabetes and
psychiatric and neurological diseases. A fourth section covers
specific perioperative problems in orthopedic surgery, such as care
of the elderly patient, venous thromboembolism, infection,
nutrition, compartment syndrome, and bone health. Finally, the role
of allied services, quality improvement and ethics are highlighted,
and selected case studies are included to illustrate real-world
perioperative issues and management strategies in orthopedic
surgery. A comprehensive yet concise reference, Perioperative Care
of the Orthopedic Patient will be an invaluable resource for
orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists and any
professional involved in orthopedic surgery.
The proceeding is a collection of research papers presented at the
2nd International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise,
Engineering and Technology (ICoSSEET2015), a conference dedicated
to address the challenges in the areas of sports science, exercise,
sports engineering and technology including other areas of sports,
thereby presenting a consolidated view to the interested
researchers in the aforesaid fields. The goal of this conference
was to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia
and industry to focus on the scope of the conference and
establishing new collaborations in these areas. The topics of
interest are in mainly (1) Sports and Exercise Science (2) Sports
Engineering and Technology Application (3) Sports Industry and
Management.
This book contains extended and revised versions of selected papers
from the Third International Congress on Sports Science Research
and Technology Support, icSPORTS 2015, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in
2015. The 9 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in
this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from originally 93
submissions. The papers cover topics in the following main areas:
signal processing and motor behavior; sports medicine and support
technology; health, sports performance and support technology; and
computer systems in sports.
This book examines the health/fitness interaction in an historical
context. Beginning in primitive hunter-gatherer communities, where
survival required adequate physical activity, it goes on to
consider changes in health and physical activity at subsequent
stages in the evolution of "civilization." It focuses on the health
impacts of a growing understanding of medicine and physiology, and
the emergence of a middle-class with the time and money to choose
between active and passive leisure pursuits. The book reflects on
urbanization and industrialization in relation to the need for
public health measures, and the ever-diminishing physical demands
of the work-place. It then evaluates the attitudes of prelates,
politicians, philosophers and teachers at each stage of the
process. Finally, the book explores professional and governmental
initiatives to increase public involvement in active leisure
through various school, worksite, recreational and sports
programmes.
This book examines the new knowledge that has been gained from the
objective monitoring of habitual physical activity by means of
pedometers and accelerometers. It reviews current advances in the
technology of activity monitoring and details advantages of
objective monitors relative to physical activity questionnaires. It
points to continuing gaps in knowledge, and explores the potential
for further advances in the design of objective monitoring devices.
Epidemiologists have studied relationships between questionnaire
assessments of habitual physical activity and various medical
conditions for some seventy years. In general, they have observed
positive associations between regular exercise and good health, but
because of inherent limitations in the reliability and accuracy of
physical activity questionnaires, optimal exercise recommendations
for the prevention and treatment of disease have remained unclear.
Inexpensive pedometers and accelerometers now offer the
epidemiologist the potential to collect relatively precisely graded
and objective information on the volume, intensity and patterns of
effort that people are undertaking, to relate this data to past and
future health experience, and to establish dose/response
relationships between physical activity and the various components
of health. Such information is important both in assessing the
causal nature of the observed associations and in establishing
evidence-based recommendations concerning the minimal levels of
daily physical activity needed to maintain good health.
This book discusses the maximal power and capacity of the three
major biochemical pathways - aerobic (oxygen consumption),
anaerobic lactic (muscle lactate accumulation in absence of oxygen
consumption), and anaerobic alactic (phosphocreatine hydrolysis)
metabolism - as well as the factors that limit them. It also
discusses the metabolic and cardio-pulmonary mechanisms of the
dynamic response to exercise. The way and extent to which the power
and capacity of the three major energy metabolisms are affected
under a number of different conditions, such as training, hypoxia
and microgravity, are also described.
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