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Basic Biomechanics
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780073522760
Chapter 1
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Textbook Problem

Write a brief discussion about how knowledge of biomechanics may be useful in your intended profession or career.

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Summary Introduction

To explain: How knowledge of biomechanics may be useful in intended profession or carrier.

Introduction: Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles in the study of living organisms. Knowledge of biomechanics will help to analyze the problem effectively and find better solutions.

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Knowledge on biomechanics provides a fundamental understanding of mechanical principles and their applications in analyzing movement of the human body. Its knowledge is essential for the physical education teacher, personal trainer, physician, physical therapist, coach or exercise instructor. Its knowledge will help to judge why swimming is not the best exercise for the persons suffering from osteoporosis. It will help to study the clinical and scientific aspects of exercise and sport. It will be helpful for selected sports to design bionic prosthetic feet for a better performance. Zoologists can study the locomotion patterns such as walking, running, trotting, and galloping of many animals.

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