BIOMECHANICS
CHAPTER 1

major sub branches of mechanics

statics

study of system in state of constant motion, either rest or moving

dynamic

study of system in acceleration present

kinematics

appearance of motion

kinetics

study of forces associated with motion

Subtopic

kinesiology

study of human movement

sports medicine

encompasses both clinical and scientific aspects of exercise and sport

science involving study of biological systems from mechanical perspective

application of mechanical principles in study of living organisms

branch of physic involve action of forces, study anatomical and function aspects of living organism

problem solving approach

quantitative

implies number involved

qualitative

description quality without use numbers

improving human performance

occupational biomechanics

handlebar palsy

carpal tunnel syndrome

wind tunnel