Bio
mechanics
The mechanical laws related to human movement — and the learnable skill that separates good athletes from great ones.
“The human body has geometric proportion and can only produce maximal force at specific angles.”
— Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Optimal Performance.
Injury Prevention.
During the performance of a specific movement, correct biomechanics not only ensure optimal performance but also prevent injury. Injuries occur due to trauma (e.g. during contact) or incorrect biomechanics leading to misuse or overuse (and resultant gradual, continuous micro-trauma) of specific joints and the surrounding soft tissue structures.
Poor biomechanics in running can cause non-contact ACL injuries.
Poor throwing mechanics can tear the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) right off the bone.
Incorrect training without realizing the impact to biomechanics can cause tendon stiffness, slowness and poor reaction time in elite athletes.
Biomechanics Coach for Aryna Sabalenka
A Learnable Skill
As maximal forces are produced at specific joint angles, biomechanics is a learnable skill. At SSL we sequentially and progressively teach biomechanics of basic and sport specific activities. These biomechanical principles are reinforced at every component of training in an attempt to teach an athlete to maintain quality of movement in competitive situations.
“Correct mechanics therefore become habit as opposed to conscious thought.”
The combination of improved force production abilities developed by the Strengthwork program and proper biomechanics enable athletes to achieve athletic excellence and longevity.
Elite Athletes, Multiple Sports
We've worked with elite athletes in multiple sports correcting and improving bio-mechanical function.