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Dr Chris Bramah - Using the S-MAS for Objective Sprint Mechanics Assessment

Dr Chris Bramah - Using the S-MAS for Objective Sprint Mechanics Assessment

Update: 2025-03-31
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Episode 181: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast host Andy McDonald speaks to Dr. Chris Bramah, a leading physiotherapist specializing in running injuries and biomechanics. With vast experience in elite-level sport, Chris has worked with British Athletics and Team GB, supporting endurance athletes at the Tokyo 2020 & Rio 2016 Olympics, the 2017 London World Championships, IAAF Diamond League events, and global altitude training camps.


Topics Discussed:


  • The importance of movement quality assessment in injury prevention




  • Sprint technique: Balancing risk vs. reward for performance and injury reduction




  • Understanding the S-MAS (Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score) and its key parameters




  • The workflow of an S-MAS assessment – How it’s used in practice




  • Case studies demonstrating real-world applications of S-MAS




  • Limitations and future directions of sprint mechanics assessment




  • The role of AI in revolutionizing movement analysis




Tune in for expert insights into biomechanics, sprint mechanics, and the future of movement assessment in elite sports.


 


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Dr Chris Bramah - Using the S-MAS for Objective Sprint Mechanics Assessment

Dr Chris Bramah - Using the S-MAS for Objective Sprint Mechanics Assessment

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