Editing Biomechanics (section)

=== Sports biomechanics ===
{{Main|Sports biomechanics}}

In sports biomechanics, the laws of mechanics are applied to human movement in order to gain a greater understanding of athletic performance and to reduce [[sports injury|sport injuries]] as well. It focuses on the application of the scientific principles of mechanical physics to understand movements of action of human bodies and sports implements such as cricket bat, hockey stick and javelin etc. Elements of [[mechanical engineering]] (e.g., [[strain gauge]]s), [[electrical engineering]] (e.g., [[digital filter]]ing), [[computer science]] (e.g., [[numerical methods]]), [[gait analysis]] (e.g., [[force platform]]s), and [[clinical neurophysiology]] (e.g., [[Electromyography|surface EMG]]) are common methods used in sports biomechanics.<ref name="Bartlett">{{cite book|title=Introduction to sports biomechanics|last=Bartlett|first=Roger|publisher=Routledge|year=1997|isbn=978-0-419-20840-2|edition=1|location=New York, NY|page=304}}</ref>

Biomechanics in sports can be stated as the body's muscular, joint, and skeletal actions while executing a given task, skill, or technique. Understanding biomechanics relating to sports skills has the greatest implications on sports performance, rehabilitation and injury prevention, and sports mastery. As noted by Doctor Michael Yessis, one could say that best athlete is the one that executes his or her skill the best.<ref>{{cite book|title=Secrets of Russian Sports Fitness & Training|author=Michael Yessis|year=2008|isbn=978-0-9817180-2-6}}</ref>