Modern physiotherapy and sports are rooted in Evidence Based Practice (EBP). On this blog, I translate complex biomechanical and analytical research into accessible knowledge for physiotherapy and sports practice. Discover how data and numbers impact human movement.
Did you know that a powerful roundhouse kick depends heavily on what your arms and trunk are doing? We tested 13 elite athletes in the laboratory to understand what optimizes energy transfer to the striking foot.
Read full analysis →Higher speed doesn't always equal greater striking power. View the results of the latest biomechanical research on the differences between the lead hand (jab) and rear hand (cross) punch.
Read full analysis →In traditional karate, we spend hundreds of hours executing techniques in the air. However, my latest research using EMG sensors exposes that the human body behaves entirely differently when it must hit a physical target.
Read full analysis →What exactly is 'effective mass' and why do you utilize a mere fraction of your body weight during a punch? A biomechanical analysis of mass transfer in boxing strikes.
Read full analysis →Is it actually possible to measure a kick's colossal force without exorbitant dynamometric platforms? The results of our newest research indicate that Machine Learning models (LSTM) can calculate strike power based solely on body movement.
Read full analysis →Most martial arts training relies on techniques performed in the air. However, my latest research proves that your body moves fastest only when it encounters physical resistance in the form of a target pad.
Read full analysis →Different competitions require different executions of techniques. We analyzed 180 roundhouse kicks performed by Taekwon-do masters to check the biomechanical differences between the traditional and sports execution.
View measurement results →Artificial intelligence helps us analyze not only movement but also the human psyche. See how we utilized machine learning algorithms to investigate anxiety and stress levels in crisis situations.
Read full analysis →Kyokushin Karate is considered one of the toughest combat sports in the world. We analyzed the injury histories of 61 elite competitors to see what gets damaged most often on the mat and how to effectively prevent it.
Read full analysis →VR headsets aren't just entertainment for gamers. Discover how we utilized virtual reality to study defense reactions and prevent dangerous falls, especially among the elderly.
Read full analysis →Combat sports are often associated with aggression. However, our analysis proves that adapting Para Taekwondo rules can be a powerful tool in behavioral therapy for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Read full analysis →Thai boxing is one of the most brutal striking sports. We tested the pain thresholds of professionals and amateurs to see if years of taking hits can "reprogram" the nervous system.
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