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Preface |
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References |
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Acknowledgements |
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Disclaimer |
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Contents |
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1 Introduction |
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1.1 Voluntary Versus NMES Muscle Contractions and Their Effects on Muscle Fibers |
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1.2 NMES-Based Muscular Contractions and Kinetic Chains for Tennis Serve and Forehand |
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References |
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2 Mathematical Preliminaries |
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2.1 Biomechanical Action Principle and Variational Methods |
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2.2 Basic Elastic Continuum |
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2.3 Basic Dynamical Simulations |
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2.3.1 Basic Attractor Dynamics Simulation |
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2.3.2 Action Principle and Basic Variational Derivations |
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2.3.3 Basic Vector Calculus Implementation |
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2.3.4 Basic Elastic Continuum Implementation |
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References |
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3 Multi-physical Structure of Human Fascia: Harmony of Biomechanics and Neurodynamics |
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3.1 Introduction to Human Fascia |
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3.2 From Muscular Kinetic Chains to Myofascial Kinetic Continuum |
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3.3 Olympic Fascia Champion: Simone Biles, the Best Female Gymnast of the 21st Century |
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3.4 Multiphysical Microstretch Model for Myofascial Kinetic Continuum |
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3.4.1 Simplistic Viscoelastic Fascia Model |
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3.4.2 The Complete Microstretch Fascia Model |
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3.4.3 Microstretch Action and Galerkin Variational Method |
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3.4.4 Fascia Waves: From Linear Harmonics to Nonlinear Solitons |
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3.4.5 Fascia's Fuzz: A Soliton Model |
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3.4.6 Solitons in Neural-Like Fascia's Impulse Conduction |
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3.5 Appendix: From Cosserat Elasticity to Multiphysical Microstretch Continuum |
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3.5.1 Cosserat Micropolar Elasticity |
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3.5.2 Tensor Fields of the Microstretch Continuum |
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3.5.3 Microstretch Elasticity and Plasticity |
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3.5.4 Macroscopic and Micropolar Thermoelasticity |
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References |
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4 Biomechanics of Human Iliopsoas and Functionally Related Muscles |
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4.1 Introduction to Human Iliopsoas Muscle and its Spasm |
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4.2 Microstretch Elasticity of Human Iliopsoas and Functionally Related Muscles |
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4.2.1 Muscular Heat and Reaction-Diffusion Process |
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4.3 The Fastest Man on Earth is a Nine-Time Olympic Champion |
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4.4 Myofascioskeletal Action and Optimal Control of Human Motion |
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4.4.1 Myofascioskeletal Action Principle |
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4.4.2 Standard Form of Human Musculoskeletal Dynamics |
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4.4.3 Optimal Control of Human Motion |
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4.4.4 Two Dynamical Approaches to Biomechanical Optimal Control |
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4.5 Olympic Basketball Versus NBA Champions |
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4.5.1 Stephen Curry: The Best NBA Player of the Last Two Seasons |
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4.5.2 LeBron James, The Best NBA Player of the Last Decade |
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4.6 Neuromusculoskeletal Estimation for Human Sensorimotor Control |
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4.6.1 Gaussian Sensor Fusion |
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4.6.2 Basics of the Bayesian Formalism |
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4.6.3 Gauss-Bayesian Sensorimotor Control |
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4.7 Myofascial Fatigue Model |
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4.7.1 Static Muscular Fatigue Model |
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4.7.2 Single-Joint Dynamic Fatigue Model |
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4.7.3 Cyclic Push/Pull Fatigue Model |
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4.7.4 Eccentric Exercises Causing Fascial Fatigue and Pain |
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4.8 Biomechanics of Human Walking and Running |
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4.8.1 Dynamical Optimization of Human Gait |
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4.8.2 Basics of Human Gait Estimation |
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4.8.3 Myofascioskeletal Dynamics of Human Gait and Running |
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4.8.4 Walking at Steady Speeds on Force-Plates |
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4.8.5 Simulation Framework for Human Gait |
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4.8.6 Simulation of Human Running |
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4.9 Biomechanics of Some Other Sports |
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4.9.1 Biomechanics of Rowing |
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4.9.2 Biomechanics of High-Bar Gymnastics |
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4.9.3 Biomechanics of Pole Vault |
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4.9.4 Biomechanics of Soccer Kicks |
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4.10 NMES-Based Muscular Contractions and Their Kinetic Chains for Leg Flexors Muscles |
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References |
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5 Exercises, Nutrition and Mental Attitude |
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5.1 The Golden Water-Polo Boys from Rio |
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5.2 Exercises Athletes to Do Every Day to Enhance Sports Performance |
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5.2.1 Hanging from Pull-Up Bar Exercise |
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5.2.2 Hand and Head Stand Exercises |
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5.2.3 Hip Stretching Exercises |
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5.2.4 Hamstrings Stretching Exercises |
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5.2.5 All Extensors Strength Exercise |
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5.2.6 All Flexors Strength Exercise |
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5.3 Joint (Tendons/Ligaments) Strengthening and Rehabilitation NMES Treatments |
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5.4 Changing Sport: Threat or Benefit? |
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5.5 Superfoods for Preserving Fascia Health: Achieving Enhanced Athleticism ƒ |
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References |
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6 Lymphodynamics and Diamond Sports Matrix System |
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6.1 Human Lymphodynamics and Its Relation to Fascia |
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6.1.1 Micropolar Lymphodynamics Model and Lymphodynamics Technology |
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6.1.2 Lymphatic Navier--Stokes and Euler Equations |
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6.1.3 Lymphatic Action Principle |
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6.1.4 Symbolic Derivation of Lymphatic Flow Equations |
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6.1.5 Appendix: Newtonian and Other Viscous Fluids |
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6.2 Sports-Wave for Balanced Muscles |
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6.2.1 NMES-Based Muscular Contractions and Their Kinetic Chains |
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6.2.2 Kinetic Chains of a Human Leg |
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References |
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Index |
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