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Biomechanical analysis of an action or activity is an essential part of any ART treatment program. Several years ago, Kamali and I were fortunate enough to be involved in the writing of the ART Biomechanics Manual. This 600+ page online help system that we helped to produce is currently used to train practitioners on how to conduct a biomechanical analysis.

ART practitioners certified in Biomechanics can:

 Quickly determine which structures are affected along the entire kinetic chain by paying attention to more than just the area of chief complaint.For example, a runner with lateral knee pain will often have accompanying restrictions in their lower extremities (dorsi flexors) and hips (external hip rotators). Even though the runner is not experiencing pain in these areas, it is essential to treat these areas since the dorsi flexors aid in controlling foot drop (eccentric contraction) and are involved in shock absorption by the lower extremities. Restrictions in this area can be a common cause of knee pain. In addition, restrictions in the hip often cause the runner’s leg to rotate out to the side (external rotation) resulting in increased stress on the knee.

 Identify the antagonistic structures (opposing muscle groups) to those that have been identified as the primary structures causing the imbalance.Since function and performance is based upon balance and coordination, an opposing soft-tissue structure is always affected by restrictions in the primary structure. These muscle imbalances often lead to injuries. Some examples of primary muscles and their corresponding antagonists are:biceps and triceps.quadriceps and hamstrings.pectoralis and latissimus dorsi.anterior and posterior deltoids.

Once the affected areas (primary structures and their antagonists) have been located, the ART practitioner is able to systematically remove restrictions along the entire kinetic chain. Patients often see immediate improvements in their sports performance; from their running and walking speed, to increased power and accuracy in a golf stroke, to an ability to throw more precisely and at greater speeds.