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body mechanics
body mechanicsn. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The application of kinesiology to the use of proper body movement in daily activities, the prevention and correction of problems associated with posture, and the enhancement of coordination and endurance.EncyclopediaSeemechanicsbody mechanics
mechanics [mĕ-kan´iks] the science dealing with the motions of material bodies.body mechanics the application of kinesiology to use of the body in daily life activities and to the prevention and correction of problems related to posture.bod·y me·chan·icsthe study of the action of muscles in producing motion or posture of the body.body mechanicsn. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The application of kinesiology to the use of proper body movement in daily activities, the prevention and correction of problems associated with posture, and the enhancement of coordination and endurance.body mechanics Correct positioning of the body for a given task, such as lifting a heavy object or typing. See Biomechanics. bod·y me·chan·ics (bod'ē mĕ-kan'iks) The application of physical principles to achieve maximum efficiency and to limit risk of physical stress or injury to the practitioner of physical therapy, massage therapy, or chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation. See also: ergonomicsbod·y me·chan·ics (bod'ē mĕ-kan'iks) The application of physical principles to achieve maximum efficiency and to limit risk of physical stress or injury to the practitioner of physical therapy and other specialties. FinancialSeeBody |