The Biomechanical Model for Minimum Movement Time during Running and Walking 02 - Putting the Biomechanical Model Together

Today, I am beginning the series of posts related to how the Biomechanical Model of Running and Walking to achieve minimum movement time is put together.

The Biomechanical Model of Running and Walking is constructed using the Biomechanical Principles presented in my posts labeled "The Basics" plus a few additional Biomechanical Principles that are specific to this particular model.

The procedure for constructing the model is straight forward.  You place the most relevant Biomechanical Principle at the top of the model.  The second Biomechanical Principle overlays the first principle wherever similar boxes exist.  The remainder of the Biomechanical Principles overlay the preceding principles in a similar manner.  The order of principles will be explained as the model is constructed.  The completed model was shown in my post titled "The Biomechanics of Running and Walking 01".

Click on "read more" to learn how the model is constructed. I start with an explanation of the most relevant Biomechanical Principle for this model. 

Update

It's been a crazy couple of weeks.  I've had mid-term exams in all my classes.  Things should get back to normal this week.  I'll be posting more information soon.

Posting Comments and Questions

I just realized I had the settings set incorrectly for allowing anyone to post a comment or question.  I think I fixed it.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Vertical Jump - Here is what I See (2)

So, when does the application time for the hip extension torque, the knee extension torque, and the ankle plantarflexion torque end?  This is the easy part, they all end when the foot leaves the ground.  At this point, any further plantarflexion, knee extension, or hip extension will merely push the feet downward.  There will be no additional upward movement of the joints.  Thus, any kicking of the legs or swinging of the arms will have no effect on jump height.

The next important event is landing.  Click on "read more" to read the Biomechanical explanation for how to land with the lowest magnitude (i.e., size) of internal forces that must be absorbed by the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

The Biomechanical Model for Minimum Movement Time during Running and Walking 01

Today, I am starting a new category of posts on the blog: The Biomechanics of Running and Walking.  In the next few days I will also begin a category of posts related to The Biomechanics of Angular Motion.  Information related to these two new categories will be put forth simultaneously with the posts related to Jumping.

I hope that presenting the Biomechanics of three different types of motion will make it easier for everyone who is following my blog to find something interesting and valuable.  I invite you to post comments related to these three topic areas.  Enjoy.  Click on the links below to see the Biomechanical Model for Running and Walking.

Biomechanical Model for Running and Walking

Top of the Model

Speed Up Side

Slow Down Side

The Biomechanical Model to Achieve Maximum Jump Height or Maximum Horizontal Distance 01

The Biomechanical Model to Achieve Maximum Jump Height or Maximum Horizontal Distance is constructed using the Biomechanical Principles presented in my posts labeled "The Basics" plus a few additional Biomechanical Principles that are specific to this particular model.  

The procedure for constructing the model is straight forward.  You place the most relevant Biomechanical Principle at the top of the model.  The second Biomechanical Principle overlays the first principle wherever similar boxes exist.  The remainder of the Biomechanical Principles overlay the preceding principles in a similar manner.  The order of principles will be explained as the model is constructed.  The completed model was shown in my post titled "The Basics 08".

Click on "read more" to learn how the model is constructed. I start with an explanation of the most relevant Biomechanical Principle for this model. 

Message from Dr. Kao

It's been a crazy week.  I gave mid-term examinations in two classes.  I will be posting new material tomorrow, October 4, 2012.