24/07/2025
Sometimes a photo says it all, sometimes it doesn't... is ๐, but the from one athletic posture to another is directly related to the process of transfer - essential for athletic performance. Read on for more info ๐ ๐ค
๐ช ๐ฆต This means the body's posture and alignment during movement significantly influence how forces are generated, transmitted, and absorbed, impacting performance and injury risk.
๐คธโโ๏ธโน๏ธโโ๏ธ๐An athlete's posture isn't just about how they look; it's about creating a stable base for efficient and powerful movement. 'Ideal posture' (say, from a technical model) allows for optimal muscle activation and force generation during movements like , , or .
'Poor posture' (say, one outside of a technical model) can disrupt this force transfer. If an athlete's posture is misaligned, it can lead to inefficient force production, reduced power/energy leakage, and increased risk of injury.๐ค
๐ In essence, the way an athlete moves from one posture to another is not just about the change in position, but rather about the dynamic transfer of forces that enables efficient and powerful movement and reduces the risk of injury.
Bottom line, a photo ๐ธ may look incredible and match the technical model. However, it only captures a snapshot of a movement or task, and doesn't tell a story ๐ of exactly how the posture was obtained.
Movement analysis encompasses the disciplines of kinesiology and biomechanics, and helps us to identify limitations and asymmetries โ๏ธ that may contribute to pain or injury or undesired athletic performance, and allows us to be more targeted with our training or rehabilitation programmes. ๐๐๏ธ
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