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Biomechanics is part of biophysics and aims to study the
function and structure of biological systems based on the
principles, laws, and methods of mechanics. The human
body is a dynamic system in constant change, with internal
(physiological) and external effects (mechanical). From an
external point of view, every action/movement results from
forces produced by the subject and by external forces acting
on him/her. The study of these forces and their effects, such
as movement, absence of movement, and deformations is the
main focus of biomechanics. The amount of forces that act
on the human system in each movement will also result in
an internal response, so the higher the mechanical stress,
the greater the physiological impact [1]. This association
is observed in every physical or sports activity, highlighting
the importance of biomechanics for a better understanding
of the physiological response to exercise [2, 3]. When a
sports professional is concerned by how the available energy
is used to exercise at a specific intensity/volume, causing a
chain of intersegmental movements, he/she is facing biomechanical
issues. The boundary of the object of study between
biomechanics and physiology in sport is so tangential that
it is sometimes confused [4, 5]. In this way, biomechanical
analysis can help to control physical demands and explain the
athlete’s state of well-being [6]. Therefore, it will play an
important role in sports performance and the participants’
health, in which mechanics and physiology are combined in
sports biomechanics [7].
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Keywords
Biomechanics Sport
Citation
Forte, Pedro; Neiva, H.; Marinho, D.A. (2021). Sports biomechanics: monitoring health and performance. Journal of Men’s Health. ISSN 1875-6867. 17:4, p. 4-6