In order to create maximum speed of a distal segment or implement, the principle of the kinematic sequence (a.k.a kinetic link) shows that each body part, should accelerate then decelerate in a sequential manner. For the golf swing, to achieve maximum club speed, the sequence is pelvis, thorax (ribcage), lead arm, club shaft. This means that during the downswing the pelvis … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Working with BMW and Athletics on Biomechanics Technology
Here is a short article in Wired Magazine Online. It talks about the project I am working on with BMW and Track and Field. BMW engineers developing software for a 3D camera with the goal to track the athletes running velocity. This will help us do performance testing on a regular … [Read more...]