kinesiologist
Studies body motion
A kinesiologist studies human movement and body mechanics.
The field spans exercise science, rehabilitation, sports performance, and biomechanics.
In clinical settings, kinesiologists assess movement patterns and design programs to improve function or prevent injury: The kinesiologist worked with her on her running form.
Some practitioners use "applied kinesiology," a controversial alternative therapy involving muscle testing.
Formal evaluation of worth
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- injury preventionStopping damage before occurrence
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
- manual therapyHands-on physical treatment
patient care · pain management · range of motion · clinical evaluation · dysfunction · impairment
Contractile body tissue
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- tendonsFibrous connective cords
- ligamentsTough tissue joining bones
- bonesRigid internal support structure
skeleton · cartilage · fascia · connective tissue · vertebrae · pelvis · shoulder girdle · hip joint
Strength or compulsion
- torqueRotational force measurement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
- dynamicsStudy of forces
motion capture · center of gravity · equilibrium · stability · locomotion · acceleration · deceleration · movement patterns
Sports competitor
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- agilityQuickness and ease
injury prevention · periodization · speed training · plyometrics
Stopping something before occurring
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- fitnessGood physical shape
- holistic healthCare for complete wellbeing
- stress managementHandling psychological tension
ergonomics · posture correction · body awareness · occupational health
assessment
Formal evaluation of worth
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- injury preventionStopping damage before occurrence
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
manual therapy · patient care · pain management · range of motion · clinical evaluation · dysfunction · impairment
muscles
Contractile body tissue
bones · skeleton · cartilage · fascia · connective tissue · vertebrae · pelvis · shoulder girdle · hip joint · knee
force
Strength or compulsion
- torqueRotational force measurement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
dynamics · motion capture · center of gravity · equilibrium · stability · locomotion · acceleration · deceleration · movement patterns
athlete
Sports competitor
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
agility · injury prevention · periodization · speed training · plyometrics
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- fitnessGood physical shape
- holistic healthCare for complete wellbeing
stress management · ergonomics · posture correction · body awareness · occupational health
- movement professionalschoreographer, dance teacher, physical therapist, ballet master, yoga instructor
- wellness practitionerswellness coach, holistic healer, naturopath, acupuncturist, herbalist
- fitness prospersonal trainer, fitness instructor, fitness coach, trainer, PT
- therapiststherapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychiatrist
- Fitness Credentialspersonal trainer cert, CPT, ACE, functional training, group fitness
- bone doctorsorthopedist, orthopedic surgeon, spine surgeon, hand surgeon, spine specialist
kinesiologistpsychologist
Mental behavior specialist
psychiatrist · neuropsychologist · mental health counselor · psychotherapist
kinetic, telekinesis, kinesthetic, kinesiology, kinesthesia, kinesis