Chapter 1st

BIOMECHANICA
 Basic Concept

Mechanica :
“how/why/what move object

Biomechanica :
System muskuloskeletal
 Physics Law’s

1. Aristoteles :
2. Newton
a. Newton 1st :
b. Newton 2nd :
c. Newton 3rd :
MASS & WEIGHT
Mass :
Unit of mass : Kg

Weight:
Unit of Weight : Kg m/s (Newton)
 Body Mechanica

Basic element :
1. Body Aligment
2. Balance
3. Center of Gravitasi (55-57 % height)
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 Lever System
1st class

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 Principle of Biomechanica

1. Walking & Running

2. Restraining - Pulling - Lifting
3. Pivoting
 Clinical Application
Traction
Birth Position :
1. Lithotomy
2. Lateral
3. Squat
4. Half Sitting
5. Standing
6. Water Birth