{"id":13991,"date":"2019-12-04T07:05:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T05:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=13991"},"modified":"2022-08-18T14:01:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T12:01:59","slug":"what-are-the-different-types-of-biomechanical-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-biomechanical-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the different types of biomechanical movement?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biomechanics is the science of how the living body moves. Using a combination of engineering mechanics, biology and physiology we can understand how muscles, bones<\/a>, tendons and ligaments work together to create movement. It also includes the mechanics of blood<\/a> circulation, renal function and other bodily functions. This process is called biomechanical movement.<\/p>\n

There are different types of biomechanical movement:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Linear movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Linear movement is one-dimensional momentum in a straight line. It is the most basic form of all motion. This is when your body’s systems are equal and constant. No forces are changing the course of your moving body.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/p>\n

When someone is swimming in a straight line, it is called linear motion. Forces like waves and tides can change the swimmer\u2019s direction. These forces can cause the swimmer to no longer move linearly.<\/p>\n

Angular movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Angular movement is when you change the angle between the bones of a joint.<\/p>\n

There are different types of angular movements:<\/p>\n

Flexion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Flexion, or bending, is when the angle between your bones decreases.<\/p>\n

For example: when you move your forearm up towards the elbow or your hand towards your forearm.<\/p>\n

Extension<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is when the angle between your bones increases.<\/p>\n

For example: when you straighten your arms after flexion.<\/p>\n

Hyperextension<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is when you stretch your bones beyond its normal position.<\/p>\n

For example: when you move your neck back to look up or when you bend your wrist so that your hand moves away from your forearm.<\/p>\n