Department of Sports Biomechanics

Department overview

Department of Sports Biomechanics was introduced in the year of 1983 as a part of Faculty of Sports Sciences, NSNIS Patiala. Since then, the department is working towards providing biomechanical support to national and international level athletes as well as educating coaches & athletes regarding importance of biomechanics and correct technique in sports.

Main focus

To provide scientific support to National camper, NCOE athletes, Khelo India athletes, athletes under TOPS scheme and STC athletes.
To identify the reason for recurrent injuries and suggest intervention in coordination with Physiotherapy and SnC department.
To educate coaches and athletes regarding importance of understanding biomechanics in sports.
To prepare Biomechanics education material for awareness purpose.
To conduct research in the area of sports biomechanics.
To provide support to various academic courses conducted by NSNIS, Patiala.

Testing parameters

Speed and agility test using electronic timing gates

Speed test
Split timings
Lap timings
Agility test

Video analysis

Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Kinematic parameters
Kinesiological analysis

Force profile

Countermovement jump
Drop jump
Balance test
Any specific test on need basis

Isokinetic dynamometer

Torque parameter
Position parameter
Time parameter
Asymmetry
Agonist-Antagonist ratio

Equipment

Force Platform with Bioware software (Kistler -9281 EA, 600mm x 400 mm)
Portable force platform with MARS software (Kistler – 9286 BA, 600mm x 400mm)
Video Analysis System, consist of 3 high speed camera (Sony FDR AX 700) and Dartfish Pro(s) video analysis software
Electronic Timing gates (smart speed)
Isokinetic Dynamometer (Humac Norm)

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Biomechanics
Equipment

Academic activities

Diploma in Sports Performance Analysis (in collaboration with Punjabi University, Patiala)
M.Sc. Sports Coaching
Diploma in Sports Coaching
6 weeks certificate course in sports coaching
Refresher courses for coaches
Various sports science diploma courses
Post graduate diploma is sports medicine (for MBBS doctors)
Internship program

Staff Members

Dr. Rahul Tiwari, HPA-Biomechanics

Ph.D. (Sports Science)
M.Sc. Sports Biomechanics (Scotland, UK)
MPT Sports and Clinical Biomechanics

Research and Publication

Book Published: Biomechanics – Mechanical Aspects of Human Motion by Ramesh Rai
Scientific publication and presentation: More than 40 article published in various National and International journals
10 key note lecture and 35 scientific paper presentation in various national and International conferences.