Computerized optimization of sports motions: An overview of possibilities, methods and recent developments

Abstract

With the rapid development of efficient computer hardware and the availability of sophisticated software packages, the computerized optimization of sports motions has become a viable proposition. Methods already in use make possible the determination of an athlete's segmental, muscular and articular parameter values which define his biomechanical profile. These subject‐specific data are fed into a general computer program which permits the simulation of any sports motion. In particular, and in combination with appropriate optimization software, the optimal form of a specific motion can be found for the athlete under consideration.