Biomechanics – The Science PT

Why a Quad Index Matters

Post Author:Erik Meira
Post published:August 19, 2018
Post Category:Biomechanics / Knee / Terminology

I test the quads on every knee patient who is returning to sport. Actually, I test a lot of things but it all starts with the quads. As I have…

Jump out of what without a what?!

Biomechanics Matter Even When They Don’t

Post Author:Erik Meira
Post published:February 23, 2017
Post Category:Biomechanics / Psychology / Terminology

I know. The title sounds confusing. Also, biomechanics can be scary to a lot of people. It always made sense to me but I remember the more “humanities oriented” students in physical therapy school having a hard time with understanding biomechanics. Sadly, I find that a lot of physical therapists don’t seem to know exactly what “biomechanics” even means. Of course now with Pain Science™ being a thing, some people have decided to stop thinking about biomechanics all together. This is…concerning…for certain populations. (more…)