Understanding Ground Reaction Forces
Most people are well aware of the concept of Newton’s 3rd law; Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. To some extent, it is also known that Ground Reaction …
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Isokinetic testing for strength assessment
WHAT IS ISOKINETIC TESTING? Isokinetic testing is a method to test muscle strength by keeping movement velocity constant. It is the gold standard for strength testing as it isolates muscle …
Running biomechanics errors and their fixes
Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity around the world. Yet, prevalence of running biomechanicsrelated injuries remain high in spite of advancement in coaching practices, running …
Gait Retraining Strategies in Frontal and Transverse Planes
Gait retraining is a common area of focus in the rehabilitation of movement-related pathologies, with a primary focus on the sagittal plane — the forward-and-backward movements in running and walking. …
An easy to use gait analysis checklist for clinicians
Whether you’re working with athletes, elderly patients, or those recovering from injury, gait analysis is one of the most fundamental assessments in physiotherapy and biomechanics. It gives you insights into …
Importance of gait rockers
What are gait rockers? Gait is a continuous and progressive activity. For a smooth progression, the body advances through 3 sequential “gait rockers” during stance i.e. a coordinated pattern of …