Gait Biomechanics: Understanding Leg Angles, Step Width, and Stability During Walking
The 'angle between legs' during walking is not a fixed measurement but a dynamic, multi-planar kinematic variable influenced by step width, hip mechan...
By Alex
Category: Biomechanics
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Scaption: Understanding Shoulder Movement, Benefits, and Application in Exercise
Scaption, or scapular plane elevation, is the biomechanically optimal movement of the arm approximately 30-45 degrees anterior to the frontal plane, e...
By Hart
Nonaxial Movement: Definition, Examples, and Biomechanical Importance
A nonaxial movement is a simple gliding or sliding motion between two articulating bone surfaces, occurring without rotation around an axis or a signi...
By Hart
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
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
