zatsiorkys books

has anyone read any of these…

Kinematics of Human Motion 1998

Kinetics of Human Motion 2002

Classics in Movement Science : Mark Latash, Vladimir Zatsiorsky 2001

im currently studying physiotherapy and was recomended these books by a sports med. I have S&practise and like Vlads writing style…the above books arent on my required biomech text book list, those slots are filled by Levangie (joint structure and function), and Kendall (muscle testing and function) but i was interested in hearing what people thought of them

any thoughts on the books? or any others that peeps here could recommend?

I have Kinematics of Human Motion 1998-

The motion analysis in this text is hard core. You had better have a strong math background in vector calculus and vector matricies.

There are sections of analysis on sporting movements which is an excellent reference.

Dr. Zatsiorsky was supposed to be a sequel to Science and Practice- but not sure as to a publication date.

Hope that helps

I see the link you have for Zatsiorsky’s books are from Human Kinetics.

Also from their site-

I would suggest Enoka’s lastest book-

Neuromechanics of Human Movement-3rd Edition

Roger Enoka
3rd Edition
Copyright 2002
576pp ISBN: 0736002510

U.S. dollars
Regular Price: $65.00


The third edition of this foundations text–based on the groundbreaking concepts of the original text Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology–features a new title that reflects its application to a broader array of human movement capabilities.

Neuromechanics of Human Movement, Third Edition, expands on previous editions and retains the features that made the original text so popular. Although expanded and updated, it still integrates biomechanics and neurophysiology to provide a unique theoretical framework for the study of human movement.

The latest edition presents a more systematic and practical approach to problem solving, as well as updated content, more user-friendly features to help students grasp the concepts, and a complete CD-ROM support package for instructors.

More convenient for students and instructors alike, Neuromechanics of Human Movement, third edition, has these features:

• A glossary of terms and three appendixes with conversion factors and other background information
• Specific illustrations of the neuromechanics behind sport and rehabilitation movements
• Thorough checklists to help students and teachers focus quickly
• Bulleted summaries of each part which recap important learning points for students
• Examples in each chapter, including figures, tables, and equations
• More than 1,500 updated references, plus a suggested reading list at the end of each chapter

The practical teaching tools included in this edition will help instructors create courses that challenge students and solidify their thinking skills. Available on CD-ROM, the teaching tools include a comprehensive instructor guide and test bank packed with teaching approaches, laboratory exercises, exams, sample quiz questions, examples of course syllabi, and about 450 questions and answers. Also available on CD-ROM is an easy-to-use graphics package with PowerPoint slides of key figures and tables.

The material in Neuromechanics of Human Movement, third edition, has been reorganized to give students a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationship between human movement and the environment.

Part I, The Force-Motion Relationship, has been streamlined to focus on the basic biomechanical properties of the interaction between the human body with the physical world we live in. It includes a new chapter on running, throwing, and jumping.

Part II, The Motor System, studies the anatomical and neurophysical interactions involved in the performance of movement and provides more in-depth coverage of joint systems.

Part III, Adaptability of the Motor System, presents a complete account of how the body adapts its performance capabilities in the presence of fatigue, strength, and power production.

In all, Neuromechanics of Human Movement, third edition, provides students and instructors alike with a valuable big-picture view of the field, and it lays a systematic foundation for the scientific study of human movement.

About the Author

Roger M. Enoka, PhD, is an internationally acclaimed teacher and researcher and author of the groundbreaking first edition of this book, Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology.

Dr. Enoka is a professor in the department of kinesiology and applied physiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has been deeply involved in the field of the integration of biomechanics and neuromuscular physiology for 25 years and has been teaching many of the concepts described in this book since the 1970s. He has conducted an interdisciplinary research program that has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health for almost two decades.

Dr. Enoka was a biomechanist in the department of biomedical engineering at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation from 1993 to 1996 and was a professor in the department of physiology at the University of Arizona from 1981 to 1993.

Dr. Enoka is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, which he served as president of from 1989 to 1990. Other professional affiliations include the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Physiological Society, and the Society of Neuroscience. He is a former member of the Advisory Panel on Research for the American Physical Therapy Association and the Respiratory and Applied Physiology Study Section of the National Institutes of Health.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Force-Motion Relationship
Chapter 1. Describing Motion
• Measurement Rules
• Motion Descriptors
• Constant Acceleration
• Up and Down
• Graphic Connections
• Scalars and Vectors
• Linear and Angular Motion
• Curve-Fitting and Smoothing
• Electromyography
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Chapter 2. Movement Forces
• Laws of Motion
• Free Body Diagram
• Torque
• Forces Due to Body Mass
• Forces Due to the Surroundings
• Momentum
• Work
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Chapter 3. Analyzing Movement
• Musculoskeletal Forces
• Static Analysis
• Dynamic Analysis
• Joint Torque, Work, and Power
• Summary and Suggested Readings

Chapter 4. Running, Throwing, and Jumping
• Walking and Running
• Jumping
• Throwing and Kicking
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Part II: The Motor System
Chapter 5. Single Joint System Components
• Bone
• Synovial Joint
• Muscle
• Tendon
• Neuron
• Sensory Receptor
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Chapter 6. Single Joint System Function
• Excitable Membranes
• Excitation-Contraction Coupling
• Muscle Mechanics
• Motor Unit
• Feedback From Sensory Receptors
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Chapter 7. Multi-Joint Systems
• Muscle Organization and Activity
• Central Pattern Generators
• Supraspinal Control
• Movement Strategies
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Part III: Adaptability of the Motor System
Chapter 8. Acute Adaptations
• Warm-up Effects
• Flexibility
• Muscle Soreness and Damage
• Muscle Fatigue
• Muscle Potentiation
• Arousal
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Chapter 9. Chronic Adaptations
• Muscle Strength
• Muscle Power
• Adaptation to Reduced Use
• Motor Recovery From Injury
• Adaptations With Age
• Summary and Suggested Reading

Appendix A. SI Units

Appendix B. Conversion Factors

Appendix C. Equations

Glossary

References

Index

Audiences

Text for undergraduate and graduate courses in kinesiology, biomechanics, neurophysiology, rehabilitation medicine, motor control, and pathokinesiology. Reference for sport biomechanists, exercise physiologists, motor behavior specialists, and physical therapists.

Kinematics of Human Motion is very dense. Very tough going. It’s . . .what’s the word . . . . awakening, though, as even trying to get where he’s going can open up your mind to aspects of training you never considered.