L1 - Intro to Biomechanics

• What is Biomechanics?

  • Study of Mechanical laws or principles relating to movement or structure of living organisms
• What is Biomechanics?

  • Mechanics is a branch of physics that is concerned with the description of motion & understanding of forces that create motion
• What is Biomechanics?

  • Biomechanics provides conceptual & mathematical tools necessary for kinesiology professionals to improve performance or reduce injury risk
  • Equations are the theory which shows the theoretical relationships
• Why Study Biomechanics?

  • Reduce injury risk & improve performance = they work together
  • Improve performance thru robustness, equipment etc
• Who uses Biomechanics?

  • Everyone
  • Coaches → teaching technique
  • Orthodontic surgeons (holes add weak points = problematic)
  • Paramedics etc (clinical)
  • Rehabilitation specialists → phases of healing with different challenges
  • Dentists
  • Equipment designers