Pronation: Examples in the Foot, Forearm, and Shoulder, and When it Becomes a Concern
Pronation is a multi-planar biomechanical movement where the most common example is foot pronation during walking or running, involving the arch flatt...
By Hart
Category: Biomechanics
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Biomechanics: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Analysis, Methods, and Applications
In biomechanics, qualitative analysis involves systematic, non-numerical observation and description of movement, while quantitative analysis employs ...
By Alex
Biomechanics: Understanding Kinematics, Kinetics, and Joint Movement
Kinematics describes joint motion without considering forces, focusing on aspects like position and velocity, whereas kinetics analyzes the forces tha...
By Alex
Angular Acceleration (Alpha): Definition, Importance, and Measurement in Biomechanics
In biomechanics, alpha ($\alpha$) refers to angular acceleration, which quantifies the rate at which an object's rotational speed or direction changes...
By Alex
Force Plates vs. Pressure Plates: Understanding Key Differences and Applications
Force plates measure overall ground reaction forces and moments, while pressure plates map the localized distribution of pressure across a surface, of...
By Alex
Stress Intensity: Understanding the Pascal, Its Importance in Biomechanics, and Practical Applications
The SI unit for mechanical stress, commonly referred to as "stress intensity" in exercise science, is the Pascal (Pa), equivalent to Newtons...
By Jordan
