AboutDr. Bruce Forciea Expertise I can handle most questions regarding sports injuries, conditioning, jumps, spins, and basic skating.
Experience Professional skating coach for 15 years. Former PSA Senior rated coach and ice show performer. Now a chiropractor and full-time college instructor in anatomy and physiology.
Organizations Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Publications Wisconsin Technical College System course in General and Advanced anatomy and physiology.
Author of Unlocking the Healing Code, a book on healing scheduled for release in December, 2007.
Education/Credentials Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College.
B.A. Psychology Eckerd College
Awards and Honors Midwestern Novice and Junior Pairs Champion and National competitor.
Expert: Dr. Bruce Forciea Date: 2/16/2008 Subject: science fair- axels
Question I am doing a science fair project on arm position in axels. For some reason the jumps actually went farther with my arms above my head than on my chest like they normally are. Can you tell me why that is? I would really appreciate it for my research paper!
Answer Hi Sarah:
I think the answer to your question relies on one of ole Newton's laws of physics: F = ma or force equals mass times acceleration. By moving your arms over your head you are accelerating your arms more than when moving them to your chest. This would create more force which translates to more lift (vertical vector).
I'm not a physicist but that's what I would say.
Good luck on your paper,
Bruce
Dr. Bruce Forciea
Author of "Unlocking the Healing Code"
www.informationalhealing.com
