body mechanics

collocation in English

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body
noun
uk
/ˈbɒd.i/us
/ˈbɑː.di/
the whole physical structure that forms a person ...
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mechanic
noun
uk
/məˈkæn.ɪk/us
/məˈkæn.ɪk/
someone whose job is repairing the engines of vehicles and ...
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(Definition ofbodyandmechanicfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The book concludes with appendices on linear algebra, rigid body mechanics and feedback control which provide a good summary of the theoretical background required.
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This process might best be referred to as an externalization of body mechanics.
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This is a method of postural control that improves body mechanics by static and dynamic realignment of body segments.
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Hecht's "externalization of body mechanics" as an alternative to shepard's "internalization" seems simply a play on words.
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It demanded a kind of expressive body mechanics.
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Use good body mechanics and a rocking and pulling motion rather than lifting when using a belt.
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Proper and precise body mechanics are emphasized, as do proper striking involving speed and power.
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All techniques must be demonstrated with power, control, and body mechanics.
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The most basic notions of movement and body mechanics in the art were heavily influenced by the practice of staffs and spears.
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In rigid body mechanics, force couples are "free vectors", meaning their effects on a body are independent of the point of application.
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Joint stability can be enhanced by the use of an external support system, like a brace, to alter body mechanics.
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With his understanding of body mechanics he was able to generate a large amount of force in his blows.
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It utilizes body mechanics in the acts of standing, sitting, and walking.
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Alexander's sole interest was in repairing her body mechanics, and her health had improved.
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