This edited collection of papers presented at the 18th International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sport, highlights cutting-edge research material on sports biomechanics from many of the leading international academics in the field.

The thirty-seven chapters presented are divided into nine sections:

biomechanics of fundamental human movement

modelling, simulation and optimisation

biomechanics of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system

sports injuries, orthopaedics and rehabilitation

the application of electromyography in movement studies

biomechanical analysis of the internal load

methods and instrumentation

training

paediatric and geriatric exercise