The study of how movement patterns and sequences affect performance, including techniques for analyzing and improving movement quality.
Anatomy and Physiology: The study of the human body and how it functions.
Biomechanics: The study of mechanics applied to biological systems, especially orthopedics and sports physiology.
Motor Control: The study of how the nervous system controls and coordinates movement.
Exercise Physiology: The study of how the body responds to exercise and physical activity.
Sport Psychology: The study of how psychological factors impact athletic performance.
Injury Prevention: The study of how to prevent injuries associated with physical activity and sports.
Sport Nutrition: The study of how nutrition affects athletic performance.
Physical Therapy: The study of how to treat injuries and illnesses through physical methods, such as exercise and massage.
Sports Medicine: The study of how to prevent and treat injuries associated with physical activity and sports.
Biomedical Engineering: The study of engineering applied to the medical field, particularly in developing new technologies and devices to aid physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Biomechanical analysis: This involves analyzing the movement of the body and its dynamics using principles of physics and mechanics.
EMG analysis: Electromyography is the process of measuring the electrical activity of muscles when they are in use.
Kinematic analysis: This analyzes the movement of the body in terms of the positions, velocities, and accelerations of its segments.
Kinetic analysis: This considers the forces that contribute to movement, such as gravity, external loads, and internal muscle forces.
Gait analysis: This involves analyzing the movement of the legs and feet during walking or running.
Balance analysis: This assesses the ability of an individual to maintain balance during movement or while stationary.
Posture analysis: This evaluates the alignment of the body and the curvature of the spine.
Motor control analysis: This examines the neurological processes that control movement.
Performance analysis: This evaluates the quality and effectiveness of movements performed by athletes or performers.
Movement screening: This is the process of identifying any movement patterns that may be dysfunctional or lead to injury.
Rehabilitation analysis: This applies movement analysis to the process of rehabilitating injured or recovering individuals.
Sport-specific analysis: This examines the movement patterns and requirements specific to particular sports, such as golf or football.
Occupational analysis: This assesses the movement demands of various professions, such as manual labor, health care, or office work.
Ergonomic analysis: This evaluates the fit between an individual's body and the tools, equipment, or work environment they use.
Functional movement analysis: This assesses a person's ability to perform everyday movements, such as lifting or bending, without pain or injury.