Amit

Force and motion principles play a role in health science through biomechanics, especially in analyzing body movements and improving rehabilitation programs. It is the historical development of these principles from Aristotle down to Newton that created a base for which they find application today. Professionals in healthcare study motion with such devices as force-plate data and low-cost contact force measurement systems to devise individual treatment strategies. Advanced imaging technologies and computer modeling have transformed diagnostics and treatments once again. We can do so much with these ideas—from making better health outcomes and athletic performance to the development of new medical devices.