Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
8 results found in biomechanics.
- Biomechanics (Human Biomechanics, Movement Science)
- The study of the mechanical principles governing the movement and structure of living organisms, particularly the human body. In accessibility and rehabilitation, biomechanics is applied to understand…
- Gait (Walking Pattern, Locomotion Pattern)
- The pattern of movement during walking, characterized by measurable parameters including walking velocity, cadence (steps per minute), step length, stride length, step time, cycle time, and swing time…
- Gait Analysis (Gait Assessment, Walking Analysis)
- The systematic study of human locomotion using observation, measurement, and analysis of body mechanics during walking. Gait analysis measures parameters such as stride length, step duration, joint an…
- Gait Disturbance (Gait Abnormality, Gait Impairment, Gait Deviation)
- Any deviation from a person's normal walking pattern, including decreased walking velocity, reduced step and stride length, increased step time, asymmetrical gait, and instability. Gait disturbances c…
- Gait analysis (Walking pattern analysis, Locomotion analysis)
- The systematic study of human walking patterns, including step frequency, stride length, body sway, and turning behaviour, using sensors or observation. In accessibility research, gait analysis reveal…
- Kinematic Chain Theory (Guiard's Kinematic Chain, Asymmetric Division of Labor)
- A theoretical framework developed by Yves Guiard describing how the two hands work together in bimanual tasks. The theory distinguishes between symmetric interactions (both hands perform the same move…
- Kinesthetic Awareness (Kinesthesia, Movement Awareness)
- The conscious perception of body position, movement, and muscle tension derived from internal sensory receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints. For sighted people, kinesthetic awareness is reinforced…
- Proprioception (Proprioceptive Sense, Body Position Sense)
- The body's ability to sense its own position, movement, and orientation in space without relying on vision. Proprioceptive information comes from sensory receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints that…