Links

Below you will find links to a selection of Biomechanics related websites - the links are grouped by category and include a brief description of the sites content.

Biomechanics Teaching Resources

Electromyography

Applets

Mathematics

Mechanics / Physics

Journals

Societies

Software

Media / Miscellaneous

Biomechanics Teaching Resources

Biomechanics Classes on the Web
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Ekarduna/biomechanics/
Dr. Andrew Karduna has collated biomechanics resources relating to different branches of biomechanics from dozens of universities. Those searching for resources in sport and exercise biomechanics should follow the Kinesiology link. Unfortunately, no facility exists to search for chosen topics so the user has to invest time in trawling through the links to over thirty biomechanics courses. While many are limited to providing only a syllabus and reading list, or require a password for entry, others provide free access to lecture notes, PowerPoint slides, laboratory activities and test questions. Some of these links provide excellent resources such as those to courses running in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

ISBS Teachers' Information Service
http://www.usfca.edu/ess/tis/
This site is similar to Biomechanics Classes on the Web in that it provides links to biomechanics and kinesiology university courses. Although there is a large overlap between many of the resources on the two sites, this one has the advantage of categorizing them into Guidelines and Tutorials, Homework Problems, and Laboratory Exercises to making searching a little easier.

IBSB Coaches Information Service
http://www.coachesinfo.com/
This provides links to a wide variety of sport and exercise biomechanics related sites, including links to journals, societies and articles as well as synopses on the biomechanics of various sports. The latter are made available from the Coaches’ Infoservice.

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Electromyography

DelSys – Surface Electromyography
http://www.delsys.com/KnowledgeCenter/Tutorials.html
Despite being the site of a commercial company, the DelSys library link provides a number of excellent tutorials about best practices in surface electromyography.

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Applets

Project motion applet
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/more_stuff/
Applets/ProjectileMotion/enapplet.html
University of Virginia - Effect of release velocity, projection angle and mass on projectile range.

Projectile motion applet - Canon
http://jersey.uoregon.edu/newCannon/nc1.html
University of Oregon - Challenge that invovles varying release conditions to try and hit a target.

Vectors applet
http://www.pa.uky.edu/~phy211/VecArith/
University of Kentucky: department of physics and astronomy - Vectors applet.

Trigonometric functions
http://www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/galerie/
wfun/wfun.html#winkelf
The Definition of trig functions is illustrated in a right-angled triangle. Geometry and numerical values are related, and it is emphasized that the trig functions do not change under rescalings of the triangle's size. The applet is started from the red button in its own window.

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Mathematics

Math Centre
http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/
Mathcentre offers students quick reference guides, practice and revision materials, video tutorials, workbooks and online practice exercises on many branches of mathematics, including: Algebra, Arithmetic, Differentiation, Functions and Graphs, Geometry, Integration, Mechanics, Numeracy Skills, Sequences & Series, Statistics, Trigonometry and Vectors.

GCSE Maths revision
http://www.gcse.com/maths/
GCSE Maths revision.

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Mechanics / Physics

GCSE Forces & Motion revision
http://gcse.com/forces.htm
GCSE Forces & Motion.

Multi-media Physics Studio
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/
phys/mmedia/index.html
A collection of GIF animations and accompanying explanations of major physics concepts. Whilst many of these won’t be relevant to those teaching sport & exercise biomechanics some of those listed under, for example Newton’s Laws, and Vectors and Projectiles will provide useful and amusing inserts to PowerPoint slide shows.

Interactive Physics
http://interactivephysics.design-simulation.com/IP/index.php
This site is similar to the Multimedia Physics Studios in that it provides a library of GIF animations that can be inserted into PowerPoint presentations. Most useful for the sport and exercise biomechanist are the Projectiles, Vectors, and Work and Energy libraries.

Physics Demo Videos
http://www.wfu.edu/physics/demolabs/demos/
avimov/byalpha/byalpha.htm
Wake Forest University demonstration videos of physical principles.

Introductory Physics Course
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~durkin/phys111/
Ohio State University introductory physics course, including lecture notes, applets, problems, links videos and other online resources.

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Journals

Journal of Biomechanics
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/ 321/description#description
The Journal of Biomechanics publishes reports of original and substantial findings using the principles of mechanics to explore biological problems.

Journal of Applied Biomechanics
http://www.humankinetics.com/JAB/journalAbout.cfm
The Journal of Applied Biomechanics (JAB) is a quarterly journal devoted to the study of human biomechanics in sport, exercise, and rehabilitation.

Clinical Biomechanics
http://www.intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/clbi/
Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of musculoskeletal biomechanics.

Sports Biomechanics
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1476-3141&linktype=1
Sports Biomechanics is the scientific journal of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS). The ISBS is the only international society totally dedicated to Biomechanics in Sports.

BioMechanics - The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine
http://www.biomech.com/
This monthly publication contains contemporary articles on the biomechanics of medical related issues. Some of the articles are summarised from research papers previously published in related journals or conference proceedings.

Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology
http://www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/JJEK
Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology is the primary source for outstanding original articles on the study of muscle contraction and human motion through combined mechanical and electrical detection techniques.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
http://www.ms-se.com/
Features original investigations, clinical studies, and comprehensive reviews on current topics in sports medicine and exercise science.

Journal of Sport Sciences
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/02640414.asp
The Journal of Sports Sciences publishes articles of a high standard on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives.

Human Movement Science
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/ 505584/description#description
This is primarily a journal for research output in the fields of psychology and neurophysiology, although most issues contain at least one article with a clinical or sports biomechanics based theme.

Gait & Posture
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/ 525442/description#description
This is the official journal of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS) and includes research articles relating clinical aspects of balance and locomotion.

Isokinetics and Exercise Science
http://www.iospress.nl/html/09593020.php
This journal concentrates on research into the theoretical and applied aspects of human muscle performance. As the title suggests it takes a particular interest in exploring the considerable potential of isokinetic dynamometry, particularly with respect to the issues of reproducibility and validity of testing.

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Societies

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
http://isbweb.org/
The International Society of Biomechanics promotes the study of the biomechanics of movement with special emphasis on human beings; encouraging international contacts among scientists in this field, promoting knowledge of biomechanics on an international level, and cooperating with related organizations.

International Sociey of Biomechanics in Sport (ISBS)
http://www.twu.edu/biom/isbs/
To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas for sports biomechanics researchers, coaches and teachers; To bridge the gap between researchers and practitioners; To gather and disseminate information and materials on biomechanics in sports

American Society of Biomechanics
http://www.asbweb.org/
To encourage and foster the exchange of information and ideas among biomechanists working in different disciplines and fields of application, biological sciences, exercise and sports science, health sciences, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering and applied science, and to facilitate the development of biomechanics as a basic and applied science.

Canadian Society of Biomechanics
http://www.health.uottawa.ca/biomech/csb/
The purpose of the Society is to foster research and the interchange of information on the biomechanics of human physical activity.

Britsih Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES)
http://www.bases.org.uk/newsite/home.asp
BASES is the UK professional body for all those with an interest in the science of sport and exercise

International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK)
http://www.isek-online.org/
The purpose of the Society is to promote research and teaching in the disciplines of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology in normal, experimental and pathological conditions of the sensory and motor systems, with emphasis on the interactive use of the two disciplines.

American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org/
Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research, education and practical applications of sports medicine.

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Software

KAVideo
http://www.kavideo.sfsu.edu/
This site contains a free download of KAVideo software developed by Professor Robert Schleihauf from San Francisco State University. KAVideo can be used to digitise videos taken in laboratory sessions and provides linear and angular kinematic data. It can be loaded onto multiple computers and therefore provide an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience of video digitising and analysis.

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Media / Miscellaneous

Animated Stick Figure
http://www.biomotionlab.ca/Demos/BMLwalker.html
This shows a loop of an interactive walking stick figure. By altering the sex, mass and even the mood of the walker the user can observe the affect these variables have on the kinematics of walking. This is particularly useful for demonstrating the effect of obesity on gait.

Biomechanics Yellow Pages
http://isbweb.org/~byp/
Search engine for locating companies of interest to biomechanists. Equipment manufacturers, consultancies, etc.

DigitalFAQ.com
http://www.digitalfaq.com/
DigitalFAQ.com contains amongst other content detailed guides to understanding video sources, capture, editing and more.

SportHorizon
http://www.sporthorizon.com/index.htm
SportHorizon is run by Mark Johnson (BSc Hons, MPhil) an experienced applied biomechanist, and provides an accessible sports analysis service to all associated with the improvement of sports performance. SportHorizon also offers a high speed video filming service using state of the art Photron cameras.

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