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Lecture 1 - Intro To Biomechanics PDF
Lecture 1 - Intro To Biomechanics PDF
Introduction to
Biomechanics
KIN 304
KEVIN VALENZUELA, PHD, CSCS
What is Biomechanics?
Mechanics
The study of motion and the forces which cause those motions
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Biomechanics
Mechanical principals
applied to living
organisms (i.e. human
body)
Resultant bodily
functions
Biomechanics—Multidisciplinary
Robertson, 1997.
Fig: 1.1
Sport Performance
Techniques/Skills
Throwing technique
Equipment
Aerodynamics
Training
Figure skating: stronger
arms=tighter
turns=ability to do
triples
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Injury Prevention
Sport techniques
Gymnastics landings
Equipment
Helmets, shoes, braces,
pads
Occupational
techniques
Ergonomic assessments
https://www.playsmartpla
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eos/rethinking-turf-
ground/
(Pre)Rehabilitation
Improve functionality post-injury
Fix known cause of injury
Improve mobility
Pre- and post-operatively
Fall prevention
Balance/stability training
Giovanni Borelli
Father of modern
biomechanics
Determined bodies work like
machines
Physics application
Not just chemistry
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Definitions
Kinematics/Kinetics
Kinematic measures =
position, distance,
speed, displacement,
velocity, acceleration.
Kinetic measures =
work, impulse,
momentum,
torque/moment, power.
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Units of Measurement
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Study of Motion
Movies/video games
General sense of motion
Movement Analysis
Kinematics/Kinetics
Specific scientific
information
Motion
Linear Motion
Translation
Angular Motion
Rotation
General Motion
Combination of translation and rotation
Linear Motion
Rectilinear Translation
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Linear Motion
Rectilinear Translation
Linear Motion
Curvilinear Translation
Linear Motion
Curvilinear Translation
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Angular Motion
Angular Motion
General Motion
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Clinical Use
Identify imbalances/weaknesses
Pre-injury (longitudinal study information)
Examine joint stresses
Knee/hip replacements
Track improvements
Rehabilitation
Movement pattern examination
Good vs bad ways to move
Clinical Biomechanics
Clinical Biomechanics
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Clinical Biomechanics
Performance Biomechanics
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Lifting Torque
WHY??????
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Biomechanics
Managing arousal
Learn to narrow focus
Improvements in acceleration/reaction time (crucial in many
sports)
Light or sound
http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=18003023
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Physiology
Psychology
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