National Biomechanics Day Held at University
Students from Wallenpaupack Area High School participated in hands-on demonstrations of sophisticated biomechanical measurement equipment as part of National Biomechanics Day at The University of Scranton.Students from Wallenpaupack Area High School participated in hands-on demonstrations of sophisticated biomechanical measurement equipment as part of National Biomechanics Day at The University of Scranton.
Equipment used in demonstrations included: three-dimensional motion analysis using a 12-camera kestrel motion analysis system with AMTI force plates; isokinetic dynamometry using a Biodex System; vertical jump measurement using a Vertec; and strength and functionality assessment using handheld dynamometers.
The demonstrations were led by Emily E. Gerstle, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Scranton, and University students majoring in kinesiology. University students participating were Ariana Isayiw, a junior from Westminister, Maryland; Jenna Kotlar a junior form Branchburg, New Jersey; Robert Kretschmer, a junior from Honesdale; Caroline Napolitano a junior from Somerdale, New Jersey; and William Walsh, a junior from Scranton.
Scranton was among the colleges across the nation that participated in National Biomechanics Day events, which are intended to demonstrate biomechanics in various forms to high school students and teachers.
