title: Basic biomechanics of the lower extremity.
abstract: This article describes common principles of biomechanics for running, jumping, and kicking. These activities form the basis for much of sports activity. Understanding human movement allows the physician to prescribe appropriate prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients.
authors.affiliation: Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, 1200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA. bert.fields@mosescone.com
authors.forename: Karl B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Fields
authors.forename: O Josh
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Priebe
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Foreman
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000502:physiology*; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D013178:Sports Medicine