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BIOMECHANICS

Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical principles of living organisms, focusing on movement and structure by integrating biology, physics, and engineering. It encompasses key areas such as kinematics, kinetics, joint mechanics, and muscle activation to analyze movement patterns and optimize performance while minimizing injury risks. Advanced technologies like motion capture and computer simulations are often employed to enhance the understanding of these dynamics.

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BIOMECHANICS

Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical principles of living organisms, focusing on movement and structure by integrating biology, physics, and engineering. It encompasses key areas such as kinematics, kinetics, joint mechanics, and muscle activation to analyze movement patterns and optimize performance while minimizing injury risks. Advanced technologies like motion capture and computer simulations are often employed to enhance the understanding of these dynamics.

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BIOMECHANICS

The word “biomechanic” (1899) and the related “biochemical” (1856) come from
the Ancient Greek Bioc bios “life” and mechanike “mechanics” to refer to the
study of the mechanical principles of living organisms, particularly their
movement and structure. Biomechanics is the study of how mechanical forces
impact the structure and function of living organisms analyzing movement
patterns by combining principles from biology, physics, and engineering to
understand how the body moves and how to optimize performances, particularly
in areas like sports and rehabilitation, while also minimizing the risk of injury; it
involves studying the forces acting on the body including muscle activitation,
joint mechanics and the effects of external factors like equipment and
environment often utilizing advanced technologies like motion capture analysis
and computer simulations to analyze movement patterns and identify areas for
improvement
Key aspects of biomechanics;
Kinematics:
Studying the geometry of motion, including displacement, velocity, and
acceleration, without considering the forces causing the movement
Kinetics:
Analyzing the forces acting on a body, including muscle forces, gravity, and
external forces, to understand how they influence movement
Joint mechanics:
Examining the forces and movements occurring at joints, like the knee or
shoulder, to assess stability and potential injury risks
Muscle activation:
Studying how muscles contract and contribute to movement, often measured
through electromyography (EMG)

BIOMECHANICS
Is the study of human movement including the interaction between the
participant and equipment. Primarily these studies are broken down into two
broad areas: kinetics( the study of internal and external and external forces
acting on the body) kinetics ( the study of movements of the body as a results of
these forces .

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