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

2025-03-31

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...

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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