PQ 11.4 APPLYING KNOWLEDGE OF BIOMECHANICS

What is the aim of ergonomics?

• Maximize workers' pain and discomfort

• Maximize workers' fatigue and discomfort

• Maximize workers' productivity by reducing fatigue, discomfort, and pain

• Maximize workers' productivity by increasing fatigue and discomfort

How do ergonomically designed computer keyboards help reduce repetitive strain?

• By increasing the tension experienced in a worker's hands and wrists

• By placing the wrist at an angle and in a more neutral position

• By reducing the size of the keyboard keys

• By adding extra weight to the keyboard

What is the purpose of in-shoe orthotic devices?

• To cause discomfort and pain

• To restrict the range of motion of a joint

• To increase the risk of chronic injuries

• To help alleviate the pain caused by chronic conditions of the knee, foot, and ankle

What have biomechanists discovered about neuromuscular control and ACL injuries in female athletes?

• Subtle differences in neuromuscular control may explain why females are more likely than males to experience an acute rupture of the ACL

• Neuromuscular control has no impact on ACL injuries

• There is no difference in neuromuscular control between males and females in relation to ACL injuries

• Males are more likely than females to experience an acute rupture of the ACL

How can coaches and trainers help athletes avoid injury-induced disruptions in movement patterns?

• By helping athletes change their lower limb posture when landing from a jump

• By discouraging athletes from seeking rehabilitation for their injuries

• By encouraging athletes to ignore the injury and continue with their regular training

• By increasing the intensity of the training sessions

Which professionals incorporate knowledge of biomechanics in their practices?

• Physiotherapists

• Dentists

• Accountants

• Psychologists

What is the role of kinesiologists in relation to biomechanics?

• They work as sports equipment designers

• They focus solely on psychological aspects of movement

• They have no relation to biomechanics

• They apply knowledge of biomechanics in their work as movement professionals

How do veterinarians incorporate knowledge of biomechanics in their practices?

• By focusing on the diet of animals

• By studying the behavior of animals

• By applying it to the movement of animals

• By ignoring it completely

Why do video game animators need to understand the biomechanics of human movement?

• To increase the difficulty level of the game

• To focus on the storyline of the game

• To make their characters look unrealistic

• To create authentic-looking movement in their characters

What is the purpose of continuous passive motion keyboards?

• To cause discomfort and pain

• To reduce the size of the keyboard keys

• To increase the risk of repetitive strain

• To alter the tension experienced in a worker's hands and wrists