What Moves You?

Ankur Nikam

What is Biomechanics?

The study of forces and their effects on living Systems (Human Body, Plants, etc.)

Where Physics Meets Biology

The intersection of Biology (anatomy, physiology) and Mechanics (physics: static and dynamics).

Internal Vs. External Forces

Biomechanics analyses forces acting on the body. External forces such as Gravity, friction and internal forces such as Muscle Forces, ligament tension.

Bone, Muscles and Levers

Musculoskeletal Mechanics: The body works using lever systems where joints ae the fulcrums and muscles provides the efforts.

Gait Analysis: The Walk of Life

Locomotion: Biomechanics is critical in analysing gait (walking/running patterns) to detect abnormalities, improve performance or design better prosthetic.

The Athlete's Edge

Sports Performance: Optimizing techniques (Golf, swing, swimming stroke) to maximize efficiency and reduce injury risk

Ergonomics & Your Desk

Occupational Health: Designing workspaces, tools, and equipment (ergonomics) to fit the human body, minimizing physical stress and maximizing comfort/safety.

Engineering a Better Body

Medical Devices: Developing and testing implants (hip, knee replacements), prosthetics, and orthotics to withstand real-world forces.

Biomechanics is Everywhere!

From sitting to sprinting, biomechanics explains how we move and why injuries happen. It's the science of movement, performance, and healing.

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