Jennifer M. Hootman and Kenneth E. Powell
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- September 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780195183009
- eISBN:
- 9780199865116
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195183009.003.0014
- Subject:
- Public Health and Epidemiology, Public Health, Epidemiology
This chapter discusses the potential adverse events associated with increased activity, focusing on population-based studies of sports and recreation injuries from around the world. Examples from ...
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This chapter discusses the potential adverse events associated with increased activity, focusing on population-based studies of sports and recreation injuries from around the world. Examples from studies of competitive athletes or military recruits are used to illustrate select concepts. The chapter covers the epidemiology of sports- and recreation-related injury. It discusses the dose-response relationship between physical activity and activity-related injuries, focusing on the issues surrounding measurement and definitions used in epidemiologic studies of physical activity and injury.Less
This chapter discusses the potential adverse events associated with increased activity, focusing on population-based studies of sports and recreation injuries from around the world. Examples from studies of competitive athletes or military recruits are used to illustrate select concepts. The chapter covers the epidemiology of sports- and recreation-related injury. It discusses the dose-response relationship between physical activity and activity-related injuries, focusing on the issues surrounding measurement and definitions used in epidemiologic studies of physical activity and injury.
Joan Bassey, Avan Aihie Sayer, and Cyrus Cooper
- Published in print:
- 2002
- Published Online:
- September 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780192632890
- eISBN:
- 9780191723629
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780192632890.003.0007
- Subject:
- Public Health and Epidemiology, Public Health, Epidemiology
This chapter reviews the development and aging of three key components of the musculoskeletal system (muscle, bone, and cartilage), and considers their consequences for adult disease. Musculoskeletal ...
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This chapter reviews the development and aging of three key components of the musculoskeletal system (muscle, bone, and cartilage), and considers their consequences for adult disease. Musculoskeletal disorders are an important cause of morbidity and functional impairment in the general population. They are strongly age-related, and tend to occur more frequently among women than men. For the three important causes of musculoskeletal disability(age-related declines in muscle strength; osteoporosis; and osteoarthritis) evidence now exists to suggest aetiological factors acting throughout the life course.Less
This chapter reviews the development and aging of three key components of the musculoskeletal system (muscle, bone, and cartilage), and considers their consequences for adult disease. Musculoskeletal disorders are an important cause of morbidity and functional impairment in the general population. They are strongly age-related, and tend to occur more frequently among women than men. For the three important causes of musculoskeletal disability(age-related declines in muscle strength; osteoporosis; and osteoarthritis) evidence now exists to suggest aetiological factors acting throughout the life course.
Gordon M. Shepherd
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- November 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780231159111
- eISBN:
- 9780231530316
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7312/columbia/9780231159111.003.0027
- Subject:
- Neuroscience, Sensory and Motor Systems
The new evidence regarding how the brain creates smell and flavor that dominate our daily lives suggests the hypothesis that the human brain flavor system may have played a much larger role in human ...
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The new evidence regarding how the brain creates smell and flavor that dominate our daily lives suggests the hypothesis that the human brain flavor system may have played a much larger role in human evolution than is appreciated. This chapter identifies some of the evidence for events in human evolution in which the human brain flavor system may have played a significant role. Five kinds of evidence are considered: (1) the record of the genes; (2) competition between smell and sight; (3) the increase in brain size; (4) the adaptations of the musculoskeletal system for searching for food; and (5) the control of fire and the development of human cuisines.Less
The new evidence regarding how the brain creates smell and flavor that dominate our daily lives suggests the hypothesis that the human brain flavor system may have played a much larger role in human evolution than is appreciated. This chapter identifies some of the evidence for events in human evolution in which the human brain flavor system may have played a significant role. Five kinds of evidence are considered: (1) the record of the genes; (2) competition between smell and sight; (3) the increase in brain size; (4) the adaptations of the musculoskeletal system for searching for food; and (5) the control of fire and the development of human cuisines.
Rory Foster
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- September 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780813034591
- eISBN:
- 9780813046297
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Florida
- DOI:
- 10.5744/florida/9780813034591.003.0004
- Subject:
- Music, Dance
Every ballet teacher should have a fundamental understanding of the musculoskeletal system and the biomechanics of human movement as it pertains to dance. Precise execution of a movement requires ...
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Every ballet teacher should have a fundamental understanding of the musculoskeletal system and the biomechanics of human movement as it pertains to dance. Precise execution of a movement requires correct technique, which in turn requires accurate posture and placement in balancing and counterbalancing. This is paramount, because once muscle memory—physical habit—is established through repetition, it is difficult to undo. Anatomy books have been written for dancers and teachers that should be on every teacher's bookshelf for easy reference. This chapter aims to reinforce and emphasize important points regarding muscular and skeletal functions as they apply to correct dance training, as well as to highlight certain areas that are particularly vulnerable to dance injuries.Less
Every ballet teacher should have a fundamental understanding of the musculoskeletal system and the biomechanics of human movement as it pertains to dance. Precise execution of a movement requires correct technique, which in turn requires accurate posture and placement in balancing and counterbalancing. This is paramount, because once muscle memory—physical habit—is established through repetition, it is difficult to undo. Anatomy books have been written for dancers and teachers that should be on every teacher's bookshelf for easy reference. This chapter aims to reinforce and emphasize important points regarding muscular and skeletal functions as they apply to correct dance training, as well as to highlight certain areas that are particularly vulnerable to dance injuries.
