Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Understand Injury Development

Objectives:

• Differentiate between force and pressure or stress
• Understand the five force characteristics, discussed in class, that affect injury potential due to the application of loads to the human body
• Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to injury development, and understand the role that both types of factors play in injury potential
• Suggest interventions that may decrease injury potential during the performance of sport and/or exercise