Joint Swing: Definition, Biomechanics, Benefits, and Training Applications
Joint swing refers to the natural, pendulum-like oscillation of a limb around a joint, driven by muscular force, gravity, momentum, and inertia, enhan...
By Jordan
Category: Movement & Exercise
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Pivoting on the Ball of Your Foot: Technique, Biomechanics, and Applications
Pivoting on the ball of your foot involves shifting weight to the forefoot, lifting the heel, and rotating primarily from the hips with core engagemen...
By Jordan
Back Body Roll: Understanding, Benefits, and Step-by-Step Guide
To perform a back body roll, initiate from a squat or kneel, tuck your chin tightly to your chest, round your back, and smoothly roll along your spine...
By Jordan
Walking Gait: Natural Mechanics, Toe-to-Heel Issues, and When to Seek Help
For most individuals, the optimal and most biomechanically efficient way to walk involves an initial heel strike followed by a roll through the midfoo...
By Hart
Lateral Hip Rotation: Examples, Muscles, Importance, and Exercises
Lateral rotation of the hip is the outward turning of the thigh or lower limb away from the body's midline, exemplified by movements like turning your...
By Jordan
Walking: Weight Distribution, Gait Biomechanics, and Improvement
Optimal weight distribution during walking involves a controlled heel-to-toe roll and a medial-to-lateral shift of pressure, efficiently transferring ...
By Alex
Back Flexion: Understanding Spinal Movement, Benefits, and Risks
Back flexion is the forward bending of the spine, a fundamental biomechanical movement driven primarily by abdominal muscles, essential for daily acti...
By Hart
Walking Gait: Understanding Heel-to-Toe, Midfoot, and Forefoot Strikes
While a gentle heel-first contact is natural for most, an exaggerated heel strike can increase musculoskeletal stress, making a balanced, fluid foot s...
By Alex
Core Mobility: Definition, Components, Benefits, and Development
Core mobility refers to the ability of the spine, pelvis, and surrounding joints to move through their full, healthy range of motion in a controlled a...
By Alex
