<h2>What Exactly Is Intrinsic Biomechanics?</h2>
<span data-contrast="auto">At Biomechanics Education, we often encounter questions about the type of biomechanics we specialise in. This blog aims to clarify this by defining key terms and concepts related to our field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
<h3>Definitions</h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.</span>

<strong><span class="TextRun SCXW255872933 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW255872933 BCX8">Biomechanics:</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW255872933 BCX8"><strong><span class="SCXW255872933 BCX8"> </span></strong><br class="SCXW255872933 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW255872933 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW255872933 BCX8">The study of mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW255872933 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<strong><span class="TextRun SCXW13749985 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13749985 BCX8">Extrinsic Biomechanics:</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW13749985 BCX8"><strong><span class="SCXW13749985 BCX8"> </span></strong><br class="SCXW13749985 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW13749985 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13749985 BCX8">This involves analysing movement performance using advanced machinery like </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW13749985 BCX8">isokinetics</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13749985 BCX8"> and kinematics to understand forces, loads, and levers. Practically, it includes observing and correcting client movements using verbal and visual cues.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW13749985 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW41082360 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW41082360 BCX8">Intrinsic Biomechanics:</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW41082360 BCX8"><br class="SCXW41082360 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW41082360 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW41082360 BCX8">This focuses on understanding the internal neuro-musculoskeletal system, which creates external movements. It examines what happens inside the body to produce the movements we see externally.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="EOP SCXW41082360 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-4111" src="https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Picture1-1.png" alt="picture1-1" width="376" height="270" /></span></span>
<h2>iMoveFreely® (IMF) Programme</h2>
<span data-contrast="auto">The iMoveFreely® programme is a system of low-intensity exercises designed to prepare the body for movement, reduce injury risk, and enhance performance. Initially exclusive to high-level athletes, it is now recognised as fundamental for anyone seeking to move more freely. The programme consists of three phases:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Preparation and Capacity</span></h3>
<span data-contrast="auto">This phase addresses the interconnectedness of muscles, joints, and nerves with techniques that:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
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 	<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use specific muscle energy techniques to reduce spasms (based on Ribot-Ciscar and Jiri Dvorak’s research).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li><span data-contrast="auto">Incorporate nerve mobilization techniques (based on David Butler’s work).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li><span data-contrast="auto">Apply joint mobilisation techniques to improve movement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<span data-contrast="auto">The goal is to restore capacity around the pelvis, spine, and shoulders, ensuring they move freely and correctly.</span>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stability and Control</span></h2>
<span data-contrast="auto">Building on the first phase, this stage focuses on:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
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 	<li><span data-contrast="auto">Aligning the spine and enhancing capacity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li><span data-contrast="auto">Reducing risk when performing core strength exercises.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<span data-contrast="auto">Using a three-step approach based on research by Haines, McGill, Matthews, and Cholwewicki to stabilize and control the pelvis, spine, and shoulders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">This phase prepares clients for more advanced movements, promoting overall stability and control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Function &amp; Performance</span></h3>
<span data-contrast="auto">The final phase strengthens key areas like the pelvis, shoulders, knees, and feet. It involves:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
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 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assessing joint strength ratios.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Considering sport-specific movements and pre-orthotic conditioning.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">This phase aims to reduce injury risk and optimize performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<h2>Biomechanics Education Programmes</h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Biomechanics Coach™ (BC)</span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an 6-8-month diploma with 4-6 days face to face, a 1hr practical assessment and home study, open to level 3 exercise professionals and above including therapists and coaches with an equivalent level of anatomy knowledge and exercise prescription skills. There are a total of 42 manual and visual assessments based on over 20yrs of research comparing them to isokinetic results for accuracy. BC’s are encouraged and reputed, to have a high level of inter-professional language skills giving them the ability to cross both exercise and therapy worlds while maintaining their professional scope of practice. </span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intrinsic Biomechanics Association (IBA)</span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">An organisation offering education, support, networking opportunities and encouragement of inter-professional relationships between exercise professionals, sports coaches, therapists, clinicians, podiatrists and any professional working one to one or in group exercise. It is also for those interested in learning and sharing anything that helps us all improve health, function and fitness while reducing injury risk in our clients. The IBA runs 6 annual Discovery Day workshops/webinars that are open to both members (free) and non-members who will pay a small access fee. </span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Master Trainer (MT)</span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">An individual trained to deliver the intrinsic biomechanics education programmes through a licensed Education Provider. Open to BC’s demonstrating teaching and communication skills while pro-actively promoting intrinsic biomechanics education and skills. </span>
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