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

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 Analysis 1.Divide the skill into temporal phases. Typically, we ID “ideal” movement and compare to that.

Temporal Phases Execution phaseFollow through phaseWind-up phase

Early StanceLate StanceEarly Swing Late Swing

Steps for Completing a Qualitative Anatomical Analysis 1. 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 postion  Qualitative & quantitative Examine overall displacement  Range 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.