Sports Biomechanics
Sports Biomechanics or sport biomechanical analysis is the scientific discipline in Sport Science which studies (bio) mechanical parameters of the human movement during sports. It is based on analysis of professional athletes and sports’ activities in general, also called the Physics of sports. These studies are performed to gain greater understanding of athletic performance through measuring the human body kinematics.
Below you will find more information about:
- Sports science in general
- Sports science with inertial sensor technology
- Applications, customer cases and products for sports science
Overview
Sports science in general
Sports science (or sport science) studies how the healthy human body works during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote health from cellular to whole body perspectives. The study of sports science traditionally incorporates areas of physiology, psychology, anatomy, sports biomechanics, biochemistry and biokinetics. Through the study of science and sport, researchers have developed a greater understanding on how the human body reacts to exercise, training, different environments and many other stimuli. Sports biomechanics or sport biomechanical analysis focuses on the physics of sports.
Sports Biomechanics with inertial sensor technology
Xsens inertial sensor technology provides the freedom to study sports science anywhere.
MVN BIOMECH from Xsens is a full-body motion analysis system with 17 inertial motion trackers (MTx). Based on a biomechanical model MVN BIOMECH provides 3D joint angles, body Center of Mass as well as spatial parameters such as segment position and orientation, facilitating sports biomechanics. For Sports Biomechanics it is recommended to use our MVN BIOMECH Link system. Our MVN BIOMECH Link has an update rate of 240 Hz, allowing for detailed data analysis of high dynamic movements. The wireless range out in the field is up to 150 m, this basically covers an entire sport track. It is also possible to connect the MVN BIOMECH Link to a tablet and walk an entire marathon, riding a race bike or a horse for a long distance or ski downhill. With the battery life of 10 hours almost everything is possible.
Xsens MTw Development Kit is the next generation wireless motion trackers from Xsens. With full-body Velcro straps, each MTw can be securely strapped into place onto the body. With highly accurate orientation and sensor component output data, the MTw can be used anywhere for all kinds of applications, including sports science.
Sport Biomechanics news
If you want to learn more about the use of Xsens in Sports Biomechanics or biomechanical analysis in sports, please follow these links:
Xsens at Russian Sport Channel Match TV
Xsens Visualizes Sports Science with Motion Capture
Evaluating UFC fighters with MVN BIOMECH
ESPN Sport Science with MVN BIOMECH
Xsens and C-Motion Simplify Human Motion Measurement
Messi in Xsens motion capture suit
First ever full body 3D motion capture of an entire ski jump
Cases for Sports Biomechanics
Published Papers
Initiating technical refinements in high-level golfers: Evidence for contradictory procedures
Author: Howie J. Carson, Dave Collins & Jim Richards
Journal: Journal Articles, Product: MVN BIOMECH
Application of a Full Body Inertial Measurement System in Dressage Riding
Author: Falko Eckardt, Andreas Münz, Kerstin Witte
Journal: Eur J Sport Sci. 2013 Jul 10
“To Hit, or Not to Hit?” Examining the Similarity Between Practice and Real Swings in Golf
Author: Carson, H.-J.; Collins, D.; Richards, J.
Journal: Journal Articles, Product: MVN BIOMECH
Intra-individual movement variability during skill transitions: A useful marker?
Author: Carson H.J., Collins D. & Richards J.
Journal: Journal Articles, Product: MVN BIOMECH
Biomechanical differences between experienced and inexperienced wheelchair users during sport
Author: Starrs P, Chohan A, Fewtrell D, Richards J, Selfe J
Journal: Prosthet Orthot Int
Determination of three-dimensional joint loading within the lower extremities in snowboarding
Author: Krüger A, McAlpine P, Borrani P. and Edelmann-Nusser J.
Journal: J. Biomechanics
Application of a full body inertial measurement in alpine skiing: A comparison with an optical video based system
Author: Krüger A and Edelmann-Nusser J.
Journal: Appl. Biomech.
Products for Sports Biomechanics
