Biomechanics

 

What is Biomechanics?

 

Biomechanics is the sport science field that applies the laws of mechanics and physics to human performance, in order to gain a greaterunderstanding of performance in athletic events through modelling, simulation and measurement. The general role of biomechanics is to understand the mechanical cause-effect relationships that determine the motions of living organisms.In relation to sport, biomechanics contributes to the description, explanation, and prediction of the mechanical aspects of human exercise, sport and play. The science is concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces. Physics of juggling it is also necessary to have a good understanding of the application of physics to sport, as physical principles such as motion, resistance, momentum and friction play a part in most sporting events.

 

 

What Do Biomechanists Do?

 

The following are the some examples of the areas where Biomechanics is applied to either support performers or solve issues in sport or to find the identification of the optimal technique for enhancing sports performance. The analysis of body loading is usefull to determine the safest method for performing a particular sport or exercise task. Additionally, it helps to assess muscular recruitment and loading or to analyse a sport and exercise equipment e.g., shoes, surfaces and racquets. Biomechanists are generally involved in attempting to either enhance performance or reduce the injury risk in the sport and exercise tasks examined.