Torque in Human Movement: Definition, Role, Factors, and Applications
Torque in human movement is the rotational equivalent of force, a twisting action that causes or tends to cause rotation around a joint, quantified as...
By Alex
Category: Human Movement & Biomechanics
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Stride Length: How Height, Biomechanics, and Other Factors Influence Your Gait
Taller individuals generally have longer strides due to longer limb segments, which offer greater reach and propulsion, but stride length is also sign...
By Jordan
Heel-Toe: Understanding Gait, Running Nuances, and Foot Exercises
Heel-toe refers to the biomechanical sequence of foot contact during walking, where the heel makes initial ground contact, followed by a controlled ro...
By Hart
Swing Phase: Definition, Sub-Phases, Muscles, and Biomechanics
The swing phase is the period of the human gait cycle when one leg is off the ground and moving forward, essential for limb advancement, ground cleara...
By Hart
Contralateral Torso Rotation: Definition, Biomechanics, and Benefits
Contralateral rotation of the torso refers to the rotational movement where the upper body rotates in the opposite direction to the lower body, creati...
By Jordan
Heel-Toe Gait: Understanding Why We Walk and Run This Way
The heel-toe gait is the fundamental, biomechanically efficient, and evolutionarily optimized human locomotion pattern, allowing for effective shock a...
By Alex
