Physics of the Human Body

Heat, Work and the Human Body

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Davenport discusses the human body as a living energy system—breaking down how heat and work drive everything from movement and metabolism to s

Physics, Bones and Trauma

No question that the faster you are going, the more likely you are to get injured.  But what most people don't know, it is how quickly you stop that really matters.

Walking - The Physics of Moving Our Legs

It is the first milestone of our lives - when we walk.  It is healthy? Is walking faster better?   How do we determine our maximum speed?  All this and more in this podca

Born to Run

From the University of Utah's Department of Biology comes the incredible idea that humans's evolved to stand up right in large part to breathe better, so we can

Those Electrons We Eat

When was the last time you went shopping to buy electrons at the food store?  Well, it was the last time you shopped.  Listen to find out how our body extracts energy fro

Under Pressure

From a hiatal hernia to varicose veins, pressure abnormalities can cause havoc in our bodies. 

Arches and the Physics of Foot Pain

Do you feet hurt after standing or walking?  Do they hurt when running?  The problem is likely how forces are being  unevenly distributed in your feet.  Listen as Dr. Ric

Knee Pain - The Physics That Causes Our Knees to Hurt.

Do your knees hurts after doing squats?  Did you have knee pain after running?  All of this is explained by the physics surrounding our knees. 

Friction and the Cause of Joint,Tendon and Muscle Pain

You hike and the outside of the knee hurts, you play tennis and the outside of your elbow hurts, and sometimes you have pain on the inside of the knee.  What do all of th

The Physics Behind Back Pain

Your back is sore and it's not the first time!   While many things can cause pain in the neck and lower back, in the end the laws of physics play a major role.  List

How the Body Detects Acceleration: Vertigo and Newton's Laws

What do vertigo and acceleration have in common?  How do Newton's laws help  the human body locate itself in space? Listen as Dr. Richard Ingebretsen talks about a v

The Physics of Blisters

What role does physics play in the creation of a blister?  Well, it is everything. Listen in as we learn how to prevent blisters by understanding physics. 

MRI - The Magnetic Resonance In Our Bodies

What exactly is an MRI scan?  Is there actually a magnet uses? What does resonance have to do with it?  Listen to this podcast and find out how magnets and resonance are

X-rays in Medicine

Most people have had and 'x-ray' most commonly at a dental office or a hospital.  But really, what is an x-ray, how are they produced and how do they interstice

The Physics of Sunscreens

We all put them on when we go out in the sun.  But few people know how they work.  Listen as we talk about the physics of sunscreens. 

The Human Nervous System

We all know the feeling when we stub our toe that it takes a second for us to feel the pain.  Why is that?  Listen and find out this and other crazy things about the huma

The Human Ear

They are designed to hear the most quiet of sounds.  They help with balance.  And they make life so pleasurable.   Listen and find out how the ears hear. 

The Human Eye

We use them non-stop.  Did you know that as the light passes through to the back of the eye it is bathed in liquid? Listen to hear more about the incredible way we see.

The Human Heart

Such an incredible organ to keep beating up to 100,000/day.  What is our blood pressure?  How fast does our blood move?  Listen and learn about the amazing human heart.