What is Biomechanics?
Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of mechanics to understand the structure, function, and motion of biological systems.
Muscle anatomy
This article introduces you to the basics of the anatomy of muscles. It focuses on the entire muscle, down to the smallest contractile unit.
Newton’s Laws of Motion: The Basis for Human Movement
Sir Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion offer profound insights into the biomechanical aspects of motion and lay the basis of human movement. By breaking down these laws, we gain an understanding of how human beings make use of and adapt to the forces that govern our physical world.
Center of Mass
What is the center of mass (COM) and how to calculate it’s position in 3D space? Learn it in this tutorial!
Mokka & BTK Tutorial
In this post you will learn how to use Mokka and BTK in Matlab to read, explore, visualize, manipulate, and write C3D files.
Electromyography – Basics of Practical Application
In this article we will give you a rough overview of the applications of electromyography. We will explain what electromyography actually is, what the basic principles are and where, why and of course how it is used. Enjoy your reading and learning!