Biomechanics is the study of human motion. The study of biomechanics is important when determining what causes injuries and therefore how we can prevent them re-occurring. This is especially important in elite athletes but can be a major cause in recurrent injuries in the less gifted amateur athlete.
Physiotherapists are professionally trained to detect biomechanical faults which can predispose you to injury.
Biomechanical analysis can involve:
- gait analysis - study of your walking pattern.
- running analysis- study of your running style.
- video analysis or motion capture analysis.
- sports biomechanics - sport specific analysis.
- workplace analysis - study of how you do you job.
- biomechanics of running, sprinting, swimming, throwing etc.
For more advice regarding biomechanics analysis, please consult with your physiotherapist.