BIOMECHANICS
CHAPTER 1
BIOMECHANICS
CHAPTER 1
improving human performance
wind tunnel
carpal tunnel syndrome
handlebar palsy
occupational biomechanics
problem solving approach
qualitative
description quality without use numbers
quantitative
implies number involved
science involving study of biological systems from mechanical perspective
branch of physic involve action of forces, study anatomical and function aspects of living organism
application of mechanical principles in study of living organisms
sports medicine
encompasses both clinical and scientific aspects of exercise and sport
kinesiology
study of human movement
major sub branches of mechanics
Subtopic
kinetics
study of forces associated with motion
kinematics
appearance of motion
dynamic
study of system in acceleration present
statics
study of system in state of constant motion, either rest or moving
