Biomechanics Analysis

The principles of biomechanics can be used to improve both health and skill related fitness.  They explain how the body moves and suggests ways to alter and improve those movements to prevent and reduce injury, enhance skills such as coordination and balance, and improve performance.  


A biomechanical analysis of activity can identify the specific muscle groups whose strength, power, endurance, or flexibility limits performance.  Specific exercises can then be chosen that strengthen or stretch these specific muscle groups.  

Likewise, a biomechanical analysis of an exercise can identify if the muscles used in the exercise are those used in the sport or activity.  The purpose of the qualitative anatomical analysis is to determine the principal muscular activity during specific phases of performance and to identify instants when large stresses may occur due to large muscle forces or extremes in joint ranges of motion.

Through a series of movements, video recording, and use of analysis technology, we can determine if any movement is out of the "normal" pattern, potential injury development, and then suggest corrections for those patterns.  

Your analysis may include some or all of the following movements:

Example: Client complained of lack of side deltoid activation (feel) during side raise.  After analysis, you can see the hands exceed the elbow in height. This limits the side deltoid muscle function and can cause strain on wrist and elbows.  Corrective measures were advised.  

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