Biomechanical applications

Question 1

what are some ways to increase bone mineral density

Answer 1

resistance training, weight bearing exercise, jumping

Question 2

what is the effect of static stretching before activity

Answer 2

static stretching before an actiivty can acutely decrease performance (strength and peak power)

Question 3

what is the effect of regular static stretching

Answer 3

shown to reduce lower limb and trunk injuries in long distance runners and soccer players
- primarily soft tissue / muscle tendon unit (MTU) injuries

Question 4

what is a meniscus

Answer 4

crescent shaped fibrocartilaginous pad
- in knees, wrists, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomanidular joints

Question 5

what is the function of the meniscus

Answer 5

load bearing, shock absorption, joint stability, joint lubrication

Question 6

what is the impact of femur internal fixation

Answer 6

joint ROM is reduced
- some functional consequences of internal fixation