Intro Lecture Flashcards
Biomechanics is the study of…
movement
the application of mechanics to the study of movement is ________
biomechanics
T or F? Biomechanics has roots in physics, math, engineering, physiology, computer science, and anatomy
T
T or F? Many other disciplines studies human movement
T
T or F? The APTA guide to PT practice includes the aim to prepare health care professionals with expertise relative to the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of functional limitations and disabilities related to movement and health
TRUE
What are some applications for biomechanics?
- gait analysis (walking, running, peds/CP)
- posture (skin pressure/breakdown)
- interpretation of PT lit
- product testing
- ergonomics
problem: low back pain among industrial workers. solution?
movement retraining using biofeedback to reduce torque on the spine during lifting
problem: knee lig injuries. solution?
biomechanics can identify sport activities with the greatest ACL force
problem: increasing functional mobility and physical activity. solution?
biomechanical instruments used to record human movement and forces:
force plates, pressure mats, motion capture, EMG, computer modeling, etc…
the hypotenuse is always across from the ______-
right angle
what is the angle of interest named?
theta
what defines the opposite and adjacent sides of a right triangle?
theta
what is the sum of all the angles in a triangle?
180
whats the formula for the pythagorean theorem?
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
sine =
opp/hyp
