The main reason I’m studying biomechanics is to learn the fascinating intricacies and functions of the human body. My long range goal is to become a physical therapist. I’m drawn to this because I enjoy assisting individuals who are injured progress out of that state and back to their active lives so as to have a greater quality of life. Physical therapists do this by using many of the principles of biomechanics.
One aspect of physical therapy and biomechanics is strengthening. Many injuries are caused by a lack of strength within a muscle or muscle group, or muscles that have been injured by surgeries, too much stress, over use or under use. A physical therapist uses biomechanical applications to identify, diagnose, and assess the progress of the client. If a therapist knows where the attachment sites of the muscles are they can know the proper ways to accentuate the muscle. They will know the actions the muscle produces and they can isolate that muscle as they deem necessary.
Range of motion tells a lot about the current condition of a body part. Angle measurement and assessment with a goniometer is an aspect of biomechanics that describes angular motion and strength.
Therapists use an assortment of modalities including neuromuscular stimulation, Electrical stimulation, ultra sounds and hot and cold pads. Each one of these modalities has a biomechanical function in order to aid in the expeditious recovery of a patient.
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