Sports Biomechanics - Advances in the Understanding of Running and Swimming
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Biomech Time’s Advanced Analysis
Biomech Time is a center specializing in the biomechanical analysis of running and jumping; we recently incorporated underwater studies for swimming. We offer in-depth evaluations that combine motion sensors and electromyography for athletes of various levels. Our multidisciplinary team uses these technologies to understand the mechanics of movement in real-world conditions and in the lab. We focus on running, jumping, and swimming, applying validated protocols to obtain precise data on movement patterns, forces, and contact times. Thanks to these analyses, we can personalize training, rehabilitation, and injury prevention plans. The combination of our clinical expertise and BTS’s technological solutions allows us to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date service to our athletes and patients.
Our biggest challenge is to constantly innovate and deepen our understanding of the biomechanical function of athletes to prevent and treat injuries and optimize efficiency. Athletes and patients need objective information to adjust their technique and accelerate their recovery.
Before incorporating BTS technologies, we faced limitations in accuracy and in the ability to record complex movements, such as those in running, jumping, and underwater swimming. Additionally, we had to translate the data into practical recommendations for each individual. We sought a solution that would allow us to obtain reliable and complete data both on land and in the water and that would facilitate the design of evidence-based treatment and training plans.
We use G-WALK to analyze running mechanics and monitor changes in symmetry and speed during evaluations on a treadmill and outdoors. FREELAB allows us to record muscle activation during running and jumping, identifying imbalances and moments of fatigue. With FREEEMG H2O, we extend these measurements to the aquatic environment, evaluating underwater swimming without interfering with technique. BAIOBIT is used to capture jumping parameters such as flight time, height, and power, as well as to assess stability and balance. The data is synchronized and interpreted together to design personalized treatment and efficiency improvement plans.
Thanks to these technologies, we have achieved significant changes in the efficiency and recovery of our patients and athletes. Athletes correct faulty patterns and optimize movement economy based on objective data. In rehabilitation, the detailed information allows us to adjust loads and progressions with greater precision, reducing the risk of recurrence. The incorporation of underwater analysis has expanded our field of action and allowed us to work with high-performance swimmers. As a result, our patients show faster and more sustainable improvements, and athletes report greater confidence and performance.
“Thanks to the accuracy of BTS tools, we have transformed the way we evaluate our athletes. Today we design training plans based on real data and see remarkable improvements in efficiency and recovery.”
We chose BTS solutions for their precision and reliability, the ability to combine different sensors in the same environment, and the ease of integrating the data into our clinical processes. The platform is intuitive, adaptable to different sports, and has technical support. It allows us to offer a cutting-edge service without sacrificing the athlete’s comfort.
