Biomechanical Analysis of Rehabilitation Techniques

Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the intersection of biomechanics and rehabilitation, focusing on the quantitative analysis of human movement and its application to improving therapeutic outcomes. Beginning with an introduction to biomechanics and its evolution from basic pendulum models to complex three-dimensional motion tracking systems, the study highlights the importance of accurate in vivo data for clinical and rehabilitative assessments. Emphasis is placed on the growing necessity of biomechanical training for rehabilitation professionals, given the increasing integration of robotic devices, motion capture, and sEMG-based feedback systems. Specific attention is given to rehabilitation techniques that leverage dynamic modeling, gait and kinematic analyses, and muscle activation studies to provide individualized and effective therapies. Technological advancements such as virtual reality, robotic exoskeletons, and hybrid assessment-intervention systems are discussed as catalysts for home-based and clinic-based therapy models. Through detailed case studies, the paper demonstrates the practical benefits and limitations of biomechanical rehabilitation, ultimately advocating for a standardization of biomechanical tools and training to ensure reliability, validity, and clinical effectiveness.

Keywords: Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, Gait Analysis, Kinematic Modeling, Kinetic Analysis, Muscle Activation.

CITE AS: Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir (2025). Biomechanical Analysis of Rehabilitation Techniques. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research 4(2): 7-15. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJESR/2025/4.2.715