Biomechanics

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What is qualitative and quantitative analysis?
Qualitative - Analysis of the quality of human movement to improve performance
Quantitative - Analysis of a movement using numbers to improve performance
3 Examples of biomechanical equipment?
Accelerometer - Acceleration
Light Gates - Velocity
Force Plates - Force
What is a force?
Effect on one body due to an interaction of a second body
What is friction?
A force that opposes motion between two contact areas.
Types of Motion?
Recti-Linear
Curve-Linear
Angular
What Lever is this?
A) 1st Class Lever
What Lever is this?
A) 2nd Class Lever
What Lever is this?
A) 3rd Class Lever
Example of First Class Levers?
See-saw
Neck
Example of Second Class Levers?
Wheelbarrow
Calf Raises
Example of Third Class Levers?
Fishing rod
Bicep Curl
Mechanical Advantage Formula?
$\frac{Force Arm}{Resistance Arm}$
What happens if a third class lever (Golf Club) is longer?
More ROM, and thus increased velocity
Types of Force Summation?
Sequential Force Summation
Simultaneous Force Summation
Third Class levers are specifically designed for?
Increased ROM
Increased Velocity
High Mechanical advantage means?
High Force
Low Velocity
Low Mechanical advantage means?
Low Force
High Velocity