Applied Biomechanics

Question 1

What are the goals of Human Movement Analysis?

Answer 1

1) Fine tune athlete’s techniques to reduce injury chances.

2) Modify workers movement pattern to delay onset of fatigue

3) Provide feedback of person’s movement progress as rehab progresses.

Question 2

What does Functional Movement involve/demand?

Answer 2

It places demands on core musculature and nervous system.

Involves Multi-Directional/Multi-Joint Movement.

Biomechanics assess this to improve a person’s proficiency but also their efficiency.

Question 3

What’s the deal with the efficiency of movement?

Answer 3

Inefficient movements can lead to errors in movement performance, fatigue or even death.

Efficient moving helps people to sustain their energy output.

Wasted Energy = ‘Energy Leak’

Question 4

How do disruputed movement patterns work?

Answer 4

Rapid Growth in puberty can shift a person’s centre of gravity which may temporarily affect balance.

Disrupted movement patterns can also arise from congenital issues.

Injuries can disrupt well established movement patters.

Question 5

What are the two methods of movement analysis?

Answer 5

Qualitative (Non-Numerical) Analysis

Quantitative (Numerical) Analysis.

Sometimes though, analyses of movement can depend on both Statistical (Quantitative) and Qualitative Analysis.