biomechanics

Examples of biomechanics in the following topics:

• Shin Splint Syndrome

  • Most shin splints, known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), can be attributed to overloading the muscles of the lower extremities or biomechanical irregularities.
  • The goal of the treatment should focus on modifying training regimens and addressing biomechanical abnormalities.
  • Orthotics can also help with biomechanical problems of the foot.

• Defining Kinematics

  • Kinematics is used in astrophysics to describe the motion of celestial bodies and systems; and in mechanical engineering, robotics and biomechanics to describe the motion of systems composed of joined parts (such as an engine, a robotic arm, or the skeleton of the human body).

• Back Injuries and Heavy Lifting

  • Preventative measures for reducing the risk of back injury include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and using proper biomechanics during lifting.

• Force of Muscle Contraction

  • These two fundamental properties limit many key biomechanical properties, including running speed, strength, and jumping distance.

• Benefits of Stretching

  • Reasoning behind the biomechanical benefit of PNF stretching points to muscular reflex relaxation found in the musculotendinous unit being stretched.

• Flatfoot and Clawfoot

  • Flat feet can also develop in an adult ("adult acquired flatfoot") due to injury, illness, unusual or prolonged stress to the foot, faulty biomechanics, or as part of the normal aging process.

• Running Injuries

  • Runners generally attempt to minimize these injuries by warming up before exercise, focusing on proper running form or biomechanics, performing strength training exercises, eating a well balanced diet, allowing time for recovery, and "icing" (applying ice to sore muscles or taking an ice bath).