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BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENTS Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Rowing, Lifting technique + Poor execution of an activity lead to poor results, injury and prolonged rehab as damaged tissue is subjected to abnormal loading during healing. Analysis can identify areas of weakness which can be rectified to improve speed, efficiency, power and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. Our biomechanical assessments involve a detailed discussion of the activity which is being assessed, your training and injury history followed by a physical assessment of muscle length and strength, joint mobility and stability in relation to a specific activity. This is followed by video analysis using a dual camera feed into powerful Siliconcoach software to determine how it all comes together to effect your execution of the technique. Significant points are identified and a comprehensive set of drills, stretches and exercises are prepared. Results of the assessment can be shared with your coach (if appropriate) for collaboration regarding the most effective sports specific drills. |
Only once you have mastered control of the basic swing can you start playing with things like controlled slice and draw. Analysing the swing will identify common flaws and deviations from this smooth action with large problems being corrected and re-taped for comparison. It is also useful, if you work with a coach to collaborate on specific corrective drills, stretches and exercises to correct problems. Tennis - analysis of a particular shot can identify the reason you are getting pain, lack of power (commonly due to ineffective weight transfer, poor spinal rotation or shoulder stability).The most frequently assessed shot is the server where improved technique can translate to a lot of extra points won. There are various techniques taught by coaches, so if you are working with a coach it is ideal to analyse video with your coach present for immediate feedback, correction and monitored rehersal. Biomechanical assessments also available for Football (dead ball situations) & Running. |
An important and often over looked component of a biomechanical assessment is considering the way our bodies interact with equipment such as bikes, oars/boat, racquets and clubs- how outside influences effect our movement- and how this is affected by fatigue. To overcome this problem in testing we can video in the field using your own equipment. |
Cycling - for complicated interactions between man and machine such as cycling the correct bike setup is vital and while we have training in this area there are people who specialise in it. If this wasn't done when you picked up your bike or if we don't feel it was done well we can send you to the right people in your area. Then we make sure you get the greatest possible power through the pedals by getting stability, mobility, muscular strength/endurance and position correct. Rowing - Is a sport prone to developing muscle imbalance as the powerful muscle which propel the boat forwards are positioned at extremes of range where they tighten, fatigue, alter posture and technique leading to reduce power. This is often due to the high hip flexion angles maintained through the stroke and tightening of the hamstrings causing the pelvis to tilt backwards, leading to a slumped position which moves load onto the smaller muscles of the back and shoulders, reducing the power from the legs. This increased range of movement and increased load on smaller joints and muscles increases the risk of injury which is easily preventable. While the ergo provides an easy situation to capture video it can be more informative to view technique on the water during the course of a session where the effects of fatigue and a true stroke including trunk rotations can be observed. |
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Golf - the development of a smooth, powerful, rapid and reproducible action is essential to the control of the ball over each stroke of your round. |
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