Biomechanics

affect the alignment of the knee which is why women are more prone to kness that move inward, also known as knock-knees. The inward movement puts stress on the ACL, especially with the added force of landing a jump or turning. One factor of the biomechanics is that the way bodies move and react can differ between men and women. For instance, women’s knees tend to be more flexible which leaves women more prone to hyperextend the knee and put strain on surrounding muscles, tendons, and…

In order to become qualified in these fields, there are certain prerequisites that have to be met. For my undergraduate program, it will be essential to take Biomechanics if I were to pursue a career as a Physician's Assistant. Biomechanics is the study of movement and function of a living organism. Anatomy is another prerequisite required to become a PA. Anatomy is required because it is the study of organ systems in the body. These are major courses…

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a degenerative disease of cervical spinal. The onset is usually insidious, with long periods of fixed disability and episode of worsening of events are taking place. Concerning to the pathophysiology of cervical spondylotic myelopathy, the injuries which are frequently repeated to the spinal cord are caused by static mechanical factor, dynamic mechanical factor and spinal cord ischemia. These factors are responsible for affecting the spinal cord through…

Naturally, the human body can increase blood flow on its own to insulate the brain, but only at higher altitudes. With this collar the same strategy is used, but with the aide of equipment. The collar in a way enhances the body's natural function and uses it to its own advantage. And because of this, the collar reduces the risk of concussions and may finally solve the concussion crisis. The “Q-Collar” when clinically tested on rats and humans, showed an 83% reduction of torn brain fibers after…

Secondly, the length of residual femur affects hip muscle strength too. The force can be generated by a muscle is affected by the muscle force magnitude and the distance from the muscle attachment to the axis of rotation (Rassier et al., 1999). For example, the force can be generated by gluteus maximus is reduced if femur residue length is shorter. Therefore, amputees need to recruit more motor units in order to generate adequate force in walking. This can rationalise energy expenditure on…

along with my strategies for achieving them. My goal of obtaining a degree in kinesiology is the main focus of my academic career. My future professional goals will be well-founded by the thorough grasp of human movement, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics that kinesiology offers.…

mobilizations and grade V manipulations to the cervical and thoracic spine significantly decreased pain, improved results in the NDI and increased neck range of motion. It has been suggested that thoracic manipulation may decrease neck pain by normalizing biomechanics thus targeting the effects of scapular dyskinesia. Scapular position with a decrease in upward rotation has been found to increase the amount of scapular internal rotation leading to increased contact pressure and tightness within…

fMRI images during a motor task, resting-state fMRI, and diffusion tensor imaging (which is an MRI-based neuroimaging technique which makes it possible to estimate the location, orientation, and anisotropy of the brain’s white matter tracts.) Biomechanics Test and Motor Transfer Testing…

You could say that I have had a connection to the medical field since the day I was born – three months earlier than expected when my mother was diagnosed with preeclampsia. The medical team at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax saved us both, and I called the IWK home for the first three months of my life. Remarkably, my early entrance into this world did not result in any damage to my health; it only served to instil within me the desire and passion to learn and to help others. Every day I am…

physiology and strength and conditioning as a new passion and second career. After I finish my bachelor's degree in physical education with a concentration in exercise sport science, I will go on to a doctorate education in exercise physiology. Just as biomechanics has influenced foundational understanding of exercise technique,…