Sports Biomechanics | Making of a Super Athlete
What is Sports Biomechanics?
Sports Biomechanics in sport incorporates a detailed analysis of sports movements in order to minimize the risk of injury and improve sports performance.
Why Sports Biomechanics?
Javelin throwing is a highly technical event and requires perfect coordination of multiple joints in different planes of motion. Biomechanics helps athletes to nail the perfect motion, speed, angle to throw a Javelin that is 800 grams as far as 98.48m.
Uses of Sports Biomechanics
- Identification of optimal techniques for enhancing sports performance
- Analysis of body loading to determine the safest method for performing a particular sport or exercise task
- Assessment of muscular recruitment and loading
- Analysis of sport and exercise equipment e.g. shoes, surfaces, and rackets