Muscle Force Calculation: Principles, Methods, and Practical Applications
Calculating muscle force is a complex scientific process involving advanced measurement techniques and computational models like inverse dynamics, dyn...
By Jordan
Category: Biomechanics
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Joint Force Functions: Understanding Their Roles in Movement, Stability, and Injury Prevention
Joint force functions refer to the diverse roles that forces acting upon and within a joint play in facilitating movement, providing stability, absorb...
By Hart
Subtalar Joint Theory: Understanding Foot Biomechanics, Movement, and Clinical Impact
The Subtalar Joint Theory posits that the dynamic function of the subtalar joint, primarily its pronation and supination, significantly influences the...
By Hart
Pelvis Movement During Walking: Rotations, Tilts, Displacements, and Importance
During walking, the pelvis executes complex, synchronized movements in transverse, frontal, and sagittal planes, alongside vertical and lateral displa...
By Jordan
Mass Biomechanics: Understanding Its Role, Key Concepts, and Practical Applications
Though not a formal discipline, "mass biomechanics" emphasizes the critical role of an object's or body's mass in understanding movement, fo...
By Alex
Toe-Off Angle: Definition, Biomechanics, and Importance in Gait
Toe-off angle is a crucial biomechanical measurement in gait analysis, quantifying the degree of ankle plantarflexion as the foot leaves the ground, m...
By Alex
Structural Viscosity: Definition, Biomechanical Basis, and Impact on Movement
Structural viscosity describes a material's resistance to deformation, especially in biological tissues, stemming from its internal structural arrange...
By Alex
Calf Raise: Understanding Its Second-Class Lever System and Biomechanical Advantages
A calf raise functions as a second-class lever in the human body, where the body's weight acts as resistance positioned between the fulcrum (balls of ...
By Hart
Force Plates: Understanding Ground Reaction Forces, Derived Parameters, and Key Applications
A force plate primarily measures three-dimensional ground reaction forces and moments, from which various kinetic parameters like impulse, peak force,...
By Hart
