Biomechanics and Mechanics: Kinematics, Kinetics, Statics, and Dynamics

Biomechanics

application of the principles of mechanics to the study of living things

Kinematics

the description of motion including:

-considerations of space and time

-patterns, speeds, and sequencing of movement

--forces causing motion are NOT included

ex:spot on the human body-->how it moves in relation to space/time

Kinetics

Study of the relationship between the forces acting on a system and motion of the system

ex:include forces (gravity is always present)

Statics

branch of mechanics dealing with systems in a constant state of motion

-includes systems at rest and moving with constant speed/direction

Dynamics

branch of mechanics dealing with systems in which acceleration is present

What is biomechanics used for?

Improve sport performance: high jump techniques

Sport injury prevention/rehab

Occupation injury prevention

Improving mobility

Sport equipment optimization: bike seat

Product design/improving tech

Improving surgical outcomes

Forensics: replay a scene

Robotics and prosthetics

Gaming