LEADER 05907nam 2200589 a 450 001 9910957518103321 005 20251116233335.0 010 $a1-62808-477-4 035 $a(CKB)2560000000103614 035 $a(EBL)3022446 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000916233 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11493443 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000916233 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10885472 035 $a(PQKB)10754283 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3022446 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3022446 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10719078 035 $a(OCoLC)923668801 035 $a(BIP)34084784 035 $a(EXLCZ)992560000000103614 100 $a20110324d2011 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aPosture $etypes, assessment and control /$fAdrienne M. Wright and Samuel P. Rothenberg, editors 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aHauppauge, N.Y. $cNova Science$dc2011 215 $a1 online resource (214 p.) 225 1 $aHuman anatomy and physiology 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a1-61324-107-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aIntro -- POSTURE: TYPES, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL -- POSTURE: TYPES, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Postural Control: Changes with Ageing and Exercise -- Abstract -- 1. Biomechanics of Upright Stance -- 2. Assessments of Posture Control -- 2.1. Stabilogram Traditional Parameters -- 2.2. Stabilogram Diffusion Parameters -- 3. Physiology of Postural Control -- 3.1. Effects of Ageing on Postural Control -- 3.2. Sensory Inputs and Ageing -- 3.2.1. Vision -- 3.2.2. Vestibular Apparatus -- 3.2.3. Proprioception -- 3.3. Motor Outputs and Ageing -- 3.3.1. Muscular Strength -- 3.3.2. Power -- 3.3.3. Steadiness of Force Production -- 3.3.4. Strength Ratio between Agonists and Antagonists -- 3.4. Postural Strategies and Ageing -- 3.4.1. Ankle Strategy -- 3.4.2. Hip Strategy -- 3.4.3. Agonist/Antagonist Coactivation -- 4. Effects of Exercise Intervention on Postural Control -- 4.1. Resistance Exercise -- 4.2. Tai Chi Exercise -- 4.3. Other Types of Exercise and Interventions -- 4.3.1. Electromyostimulation -- 4.3.2. Balance Training -- 4.3.3. Home-Based Exercise -- 5. Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Postural Control: From Prescription to Emergence -- Abstract -- Cognitivism Theory and Posture -- Complex Systems and Posture -- Two Irreconcilable Approaches -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3: Influence of Sport Training on Sagittal Spinal Curvatures -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Spine and Sports -- Cycling -- Paddling -- Rowing -- Rhytmic Gymnastics -- Weight Lifters -- Hamstring Muscles and Posture -- Limitations of Studies -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Human Standing Posture: Mathematical Models, their Biofidelity and Applications -- Abstract -- Introduction -- MathematicalModels -- One-Link Inverted Pendulum Model. 327 $aMulti-Link Inverted Pendulum Model -- Coupled 2d Multi-Link Inverted Pendulum Model -- 3d Model -- Validation of the Models -- Biofidelityof the Models -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: The Relationship between Muscle-Tendon Unit Stiffness, Joint Stability and Posture, The Risk of Injury, Performance, Resonance and Energy Expenditure -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Definition of Stiffness and Methods -- Used in Stiffness Evaluation -- Stiffness, Resonance and Energy Expenditure -- Stiffness and Performance -- Stiffness and the Risk of Injury -- Conclusion and Proposed Directions for Future Work -- References -- Chapter 6: H-Reflex Assessment as a Tool for Understanding Motor Functions in Postural Control -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Physiology of H-Reflex -- 2.1. The H-Reflex Pathway -- 2.2. Influence of the Supraspinal Inputs -- 2.3. Influence of the Peripheral Inputs -- 2.4. Assessment of the H-Reflex -- 3. H-Reflex Modulation During Postural Tasks -- 3.1. Upright Standing -- 3.2. Postural Perturbation -- 3.3. Body Orientation -- 3.4. Isolated Joint Movement -- Static Ankle Joint Position -- Dynamic Ankle Joint Movement -- 3.5. Sit-To-Stand, Walking, and Drop Jump -- Sit-to-Stand -- Walking -- Drop Jump -- 3.6. Adaptations to Exercise Training Interventions -- 4. Summary -- References -- Chapter 7: Body Support and Driving Operation of a Vehicle for Wheelchair Users -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Questionnaire Survey -- 2.1. Method -- 2.1.1. Subjects -- 2.1.2. Questionnaire items -- 2.2. Results and Discussion -- 2.2.1. Remodeling and Financial Grant Status -- 2.2.2. Driving Seat and Seat Position -- 2.2.3. Experience of Risk Behavior -- 3. Driving Measurement -- 3.1. Method -- 3.1.1. Procedure for Measurement -- 3.1.2. Measuring Steering Angle -- 3.1.3. Measuring Acceleration-Velocity. 327 $a3.1.4. Characteristics of the Subjects -- 3.1.5. Characteristics of the Course -- 3.2. Results and Discussion -- 3.2.1. Steering Control Performance -- 3.2.2. Changes of Acceleration-Velocity -- Conclusion -- References -- Index. 330 $aStanding is the static posture most commonly evaluated in balance assessments. This is because of its ubiquitous nature and because the act of precariously balancing two thirds of our body mass some distance from the ground imposes critical demands on the postural control system. This book presents topical research in the study of posture. 410 0$aHuman anatomy and physiology series. 606 $aPosture 615 0$aPosture. 676 $a613.7/8 701 $aWright$b Adrienne M$01867645 701 $aRothenberg$b Samuel P$01867646 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910957518103321 996 $aPosture$94475279 997 $aUNINA