Analysis through the use of technology

Cards (9)

  • What is limb kinematics?
    The study of movemnts in relations to time and space
  • What does limb kinematic allow you to do ?
    It allows joint and limb efficiency to be evaluated with measurement of bone geometry displacements and velocity
  • example of limb kinematics
    Golf swing or football strike
  • What is a force plate ?
    A plate that can measure the ground force in a laboratory
  • What is a force plate used for ?
    Analysis of gait walking running and posture
    Rehabilitation
    Injury prevention
  • Example for use of force plate ?
    Practicing long jump
  • What is a wind tunnel?
    a chamber through which air is forced to analysis aerodynamics
  • What is a wind tunnel used for ?
    Ability to control variables allowing player and coaches to understand what will perform the best in different environments
  • Example of the use of a wind tunnel ?
    Analysing the aerodynamics of a F1 car