Introduction Kinesiology (from Ancient Greek κίνησις (kínēsis) ‘movement’, and -λογία -logía ‘study of’) is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics and orthopaedics; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; motor control; skill acquisition and motor learning;… Read More
Introduction Studying kinesiology – the scientific study of human movement – is a popular choice for those looking to increase their knowledge of health and fitness. Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary field that includes anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and neuroscience – allowing for a thorough understanding of the human body and its movements. Below we highlight some… Read More
Research Paper Optimising the ‘Mid-Stage’ Training and Testing Process After ACL Reconstruction. Background Outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction need improving, with poor return-to-sport rates and high risk of secondary re-injury. There is a need to improve rehabilitation strategies after ACL reconstruction, if we can support enhanced patient outcomes. This paper discusses how to… Read More
Research Paper Title The Influence of Body Armor on Balance and Movement Quality. Background Body armour is essential to the protection of military personnel; however, body armour may impede the users balance and movement quality. A better understanding of the influence of body armour on balance and movement quality may help in the development of… Read More
Why is Falling a Problem? Falls are a significant health risk for older adults, with approximately one in three community-dwelling people aged 65 years or older falling every year, and the risk of falling increasing with age. In addition, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation, accounting for some 40% of injury-related hospitalisations. That is compared to 12% for transport… Read More
Introduction An exercise professional should be able to inform their client that there are basic body movements that will be incorporated into their training programme – regardless of whether they are new to exercise or an experienced athlete. There are seven basic movements the human body can perform, and all other exercises are merely variations… Read More
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