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Intro To Biomechanics (TV)

Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems through the methods of mechanics. It involves applying mechanical laws to living structures like the human body. While kinesiology also studies human movement, biomechanics specifically focuses on the internal and external forces acting on the body and the effects produced by these forces. Biomechanics exists across multiple fields including exercise and sports biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, and the biomechanics of other biological systems. The goal of biomechanics is to apply fundamental mechanical principles to understand the structure and function of living systems from a mechanical perspective.

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Intro To Biomechanics (TV)

Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems through the methods of mechanics. It involves applying mechanical laws to living structures like the human body. While kinesiology also studies human movement, biomechanics specifically focuses on the internal and external forces acting on the body and the effects produced by these forces. Biomechanics exists across multiple fields including exercise and sports biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, and the biomechanics of other biological systems. The goal of biomechanics is to apply fundamental mechanical principles to understand the structure and function of living systems from a mechanical perspective.

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Introduction to

Biomechanics

Biomechanics What is it?


The mechanical bases of
biological systems.
The application of mechanical
laws to living structures.

Biomechanics What is it?


(cont.)
The study of the structure and
function of biological systems by
means of the methods of mechanics.
The science concerned with the
internal and external forces acting on
the human body and the effects
produced by these forces.

Kinesiology Is it the same


as biomechanics?
Kinesis (motion) + -logy (science, study
of)

Applied anatomy and mechanics


Rasch & Burke (1978). Kinesiology
= anatomy (science of structure)
+ physiology (science of body function)
+ mechanics (science of movement)
= science of movement of the human
body.

Kinesiology (cont.)
Old (pre-1980) usage
Title of a functional (applied) anatomy +
biomechanics course (Kinesiology).

Continue to see that use


many programs now put extra
descriptors in the title for clarification
(e.g., Anatomical Kinesiology,
Functional Anatomy and
Kinesiology).

Kinesiology (cont.)
Current (post-1980) usage
One of several terms used to characterize
the discipline or field (e.g., Department of
Kinesiology).
Other terms include Exercise Science and
Physical Education, Exercise and Sport
Sciences, Human Movement Studies, or
Movement Science.

Potentially an umbrella term for any form of


anatomical, physiological, psychological, or
mechanical analysis of human movement.

Biomechanics:
Does it exist in more
than one field?

Exercise and sport biomechanics


Orthopedic biomechanics
Occupational biomechanics
Biomechanics of other biological
systems

Biomechanics Does it exist in


more than one field? (cont.)
Exercise and sport biomechanics
improving athletic performance,
reduction of athletic injuries

Biomechanics Does it exist in


more than one field? (cont.)
Orthopedic biomechanics
artificial limbs, joints, and orthoses to
improve functional movement capacity
study of natural and artificial biological
tissues

Biomechanics Does it exist in


more than one field? (cont.)
Occupational Biomechanics
Ergonomics and Human Factors
reduction of workplace injuries

Biomechanics Does it exist in


more than one field? (cont.)
Biomechanics of other biological
systems
Comparative biomechanics (e.g.,
swimming in fish, locomotion in apes)
Equine (horse) and canine (dog) racing
performance

What do we have
in common?
Application of fundamental mechanical
principles to the study of structure and
function of living systems.
Common measurement and analysis
tools.

Divisions of Mechanics
(Bio)mechanics

Statics

Dynamics

Kinematics

Kinetics

Linear

Angular

Deformable
Solids

Fluids

Stress

Strain

Why Study Biomechanics?


From a mechanical perspective
How do we generate and control our
movements?
What mechanical and/or anatomical
factors determine or limit movement
outcomes?
How can we make our movements
better?

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