Mapping a course for the future
The study of biomechanics is useful for a better understanding of how the body works. Biomechanics
incorporates the use of pressure plate analysis, high-speed camera motion analysis, and other studies of
motion in a wide range of movement and activities. Our researches have already translated the body’s
movements and pressures into mathematical equations and transferred them onto the computer screen.
These images help determine the precise effects of motion, under various conditions, on muscles, tendons,
bone, cartilage and soft tissue, as well as the interaction between them all. Furthermore, these images
allow researchers to isolate for the first time every angle of a joint in motion.
By understanding these studies as they relate to movement in sports or work conditions, physicians and
therapists are in a better position to make modifications to alter the outcome, thus preventing injuries or
re-injuries. The information gained here already has significant applications toward rehabilitation and
recovery time. Biomechanics also offers tremendous possibilities for preventative treatment.
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