The Human Movement Podcast
The Human Movement Podcast
Biomechanics Zone
A podcast discussing research in biomechanics and motor control.
How Eccentric Exercise is Related to Muscle Length
Using the hamstrings, researchers attempt to find out how eccentric exercise affects muscles including changes in muscle length as well as it's implications for injury reduction. Research Paper
Jan 12, 2023
20 min
How Hip Pain is Related to Plyometric Movement
In this episode, we discuss how people with hip pain move differently during drop jump tasks. Research Paper
Jan 3, 2023
24 min
How Glute Activation During Squatting Affects Hip Pain
In this episode, we discuss a paper that attempts to use verbal cues to improve the muscle activations of individuals with FAI to reduce hip contact forces, pain and joint degradation. Research Paper
Dec 27, 2022
26 min
How Muscle Steadiness is Related to Knee Pain
Muscle steadiness is a muscle quality measurement that is not commonly characterized or evaluated in knee pain patients. In this episode, we explore muscle steadiness and its importance to knee pain. Episode Paper
Dec 20, 2022
28 min
How People With TBIs Improve Our Understanding of Running
Running is a complex motor task that is important to individuals recovering from TBIs. In today’s episode, we discuss the indicators of the ability to run with insights for the non-affected population as well. Paper Discussed
Dec 13, 2022
28 min
How Knee Pain Affects The Brain
Does the brain change due to knee pain? In this episode, we explore the intersection of chronic pain and the central nervous system through the lens of a few studies on fMRI's, TMS, and SRE's. Human Movement Website SHOW NOTES:The effects of knee osteoarthritis on neural activity during a motor task: A scoping systematic review
Jun 21, 2022
22 min
How Your Job Affects Your Hip and Knee Pain
In this episode, we discuss the connection between your job and your likelihood of experiencing knee and hip pain. Check out my blog on human movement! SHOW NOTES: Paper discussed
May 31, 2022
24 min
How Lower Back Pain Affects Walking Down the Stairs
In this episode, we discuss a paper evaluating the movement differences between individuals with and without lower back pain while doing a step down.
May 10, 2022
21 min
How Real-Time Biofeedback Affects Gait Modification Training
In this episode, we discuss a paper that compares the capacity for real-time biofeedback, raw video, and a mirror to help an individual modify their gait to reduce knee pain. Biomechanics and Human Motion Website SHOW NOTES: Comparison of Mirror, Raw Video, and Real-Time Visual Biofeedback for Training Toe-Out Gait in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Apr 26, 2022
24 min
How Knee Pain and Range of Motion are Related
In this episode, we discuss a paper on knee osteoarthritis and conservative treatment to improve knee range of motion as method for avoiding surgery. Biomechanics Website SHOW NOTES: Knee Osteoarthritis: Alternative Range of Motion Treatment
Apr 13, 2022
20 min
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