Biomechanics

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Study of the mechanical aspects of human movement and how it affects athletes.

Anatomy: The study of the structure and organization of living organisms, including human muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
Physiology: The study of the functions and mechanisms of living organisms, including muscle contraction and neural control.
Kinesiology: The study of movement and physical activity, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor learning.
Biomechanics: The study of the structure and function of biological systems, including human movement and sports performance.
Kinematics: The study of motion without consideration of the forces responsible for the motion or the biological system producing the motion.
Kinetics: The study of forces acting on a body or object, including how forces are generated, absorbed, and transmitted.
Gait analysis: The evaluation of human walking or running gait, including the measurements and analysis of forces, angles, and timing.
Sports-specific biomechanics: The application of biomechanical principles to particular sports, including factors such as technique, equipment, and injury prevention.
Impact mechanics: The study of the response of the human body to impact forces, such as those that occur during sports collisions or falls.
Ergonomics: The study of the design and function of systems to optimize human performance and reduce the risk of injury, including sports equipment and workplace design.
Biomechanical modeling: The use of mathematical models to simulate or predict the behavior of biological systems, including musculoskeletal models.
Rehabilitation biomechanics: The application of biomechanical principles to the rehabilitation and treatment of injuries or disabilities, including prosthetics and orthotics.
Biomechanical assessment: The measurement and analysis of movement patterns and forces to identify abnormalities or areas for improvement in sports performance or injury prevention.
Strength and conditioning: The study and application of techniques to enhance strength, power, and endurance for sports performance and injury prevention.
Clinical biomechanics: It focuses on analyzing human motion and posture to identify and treat issues related to foot, leg, or spine alignment.
Computational biomechanics: It involves using computer simulations and mathematical models to study the mechanics of biological systems, including cells, tissues, organs, and human bodies.
Ergonomic biomechanics: It is concerned with designing workstations, tools, and equipment that are comfortable, efficient, and safe for use by humans.
Exercise biomechanics: It focuses on analyzing the movements and forces produced during physical activity or exercise and developing strategies to improve performance and prevent injury.
Forensic biomechanics: It applies principles of biomechanics to investigate accidents, injuries, and criminal cases.
Musculoskeletal biomechanics: It involves studying the mechanical properties of muscles, bones, and joints and their interaction during movement.
Occupational biomechanics: It is concerned with analyzing the demands and stresses associated with work and developing strategies to reduce injury risk.
Rehabilitation biomechanics: It involves using biomechanical principles to design exercises and rehabilitative strategies to restore function and mobility following an injury or surgery.
Sports biomechanics: It focuses on analyzing athletic movements, improving performance, and reducing the risk of injury, usually in elite or high-performance sports.
Veterinary biomechanics: It is concerned with the mechanics of animal movement and developing strategies to prevent and treat injuries in animals.
"Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"...at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles."
"...using the methods of mechanics."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"Computational mechanics goes far beyond pure mechanics..."
"...and involves other physical actions: chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli..."
"The study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"...from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles."
"...to study the structure, function and motion of biological systems."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"...chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli and many others."
"Biomechanics encompasses the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"Computational mechanics extends its scope to include other physical actions such as chemistry, heat and mass transfer."
"Biomechanics can analyze biological systems at any level, from whole organisms to organs, cells, and cell organelles."
"Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"Computational mechanics goes far beyond pure mechanics..."
"Computational mechanics involves other physical actions such as chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"...electric and magnetic stimuli and many others."
"...using the methods of mechanics."