Course Content

I. Introduction to the Course

II. Biomechanical Concepts Related to Human Movement

III. Anatomical Concepts Related to Human Movement

IV. Applications in Human Movement

Applications in Human Movement

Applications in Human Movement

Anatomical Analysis of Human Movement Evaluation of Muscular Training Exercises Flexibility Assessment & Training

Anatomical Analysis of Human Movement

Anatomical Analysis: Definition

An examination of movement to describe the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular contributions

Quantitative or Qualitative

Purpose of Anatomical Analysis

Technical training

Purpose: Improve technique

Use AA to ID specific exercises and drills

Use BA to ID deficiencies in technique

Physical training

Purpose: Improve physical condition

Use AA to ID physical limits to performance

Steps for Completing a Qualitative Anatomical Analysis1. Divide the skill into temporal phases.

Typically, we ID “ideal” movement and compare to that.

Temporal PhasesExecution phase Follow through phaseWind-up phase

Early Stance Late Stance Early Swing

Late Swing

Steps for Completing a Qualitative Anatomical Analysis1. Divide the skill into temporal phases.2. Identify joints, joint positions, and joint

actions.3. Identify ROM utilized (noting extremes).4. Perform a muscular analysis (determine

active muscle groups, muscle actions, and group/individual muscle roles).

5. Identify role of multiarticular muscles.

1. Divide skill into Temporal Phases Arbitrary distinctions within each skill Must be consistent between analysts Can range from 2 – 5+

2. Joint Positions & Actions

Use a chart Consider each phase Consider all joints important to skill Consider each plane separately

3. Identify Range of Motion

Take note of start and finished postionQualitative & quantitative

Examine overall displacementRange of Motion

4. Muscle Involvement

Continue using chart Use approach discussed previously in

lecture ID agonists, antagonists, stabilizers, and

neutralizers important to skill

5. Role of Multiarticular Muscles

Stabilization Neutralization Contributions of active/passive

insufficiency

Steps for Completing a Qualitative Anatomical Analysis

6. Identify neuromuscular mechanisms.

7. Identify speed effects on muscles. Rapid activation at the joint

Impact differences dependent upon speed

8. Identify segmental alignment requirements.

Typically, we ID “ideal” movement and compare to that.