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1. THE MECHANICS OF THE BODY

Learn how the skeletal structure supports stability against gravitational forces. Understand torque, center of gravity, and forces acting on the body for optimal balance.

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1. THE MECHANICS OF THE BODY

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  1. 1. THE MECHANICS OF THE BODY 1.1 SKELETON, FORCES, AND BODY STABILITY

  2. The main force acting on the body is the gravitational force! (W= weight!) W = m  g Stability of the body against the gravitational force is maintained by the bone structure of the skeleton! Gravitational force W applies at the center of gravity CGof the body! CGdepends on body mass distribution! to maintain stability CGmust be located between feet, if feet are far apart forces in horizontal direction Fxhave to be considered

  3. To maintain stability the vector sum of all forces applying at the CG must be zero!

  4. The torque r causes a rotational movement around a pivot point! Torque is defined by the force Fapplied at the distance r from the pivot point. In rotational equilibrium (no rotation, constant rotation) to maintain stability for a person standing on one leg the torque requires to shift CGof body so, that: New CG:

  5. EXAMPLE: FORCES ON THE HIP (a person standing on one leg only)

  6. EXAMPLE:FORCES ON THE SPINAL COLUMN

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