Biomechanics study the movement of our body. They study how our body is supposed to move, why it moves the way it does, and in the face of injury, why it stops moving the way it's supposed to. Biomechanics study bones, muscles, tendons, blood flow, among other things that can help them analyze how our body functions in our everyday lives.

One of the NAE grand challenges is the Development of Better Medicines, and while biomechanics don't develop new drugs or medicinal aids, they do help with recovery and rehabilitation. Biomechanics works with the patients after their treatment is administered and helps with the long-term efforts that can work toward a healthy recovery for the patient.

I do want to build prosthetics as my career, so if I were a biomechanical engineer, I'd hope to work with recovering athletes through their recovery. I'd even love to have a chance to work for a professional sports team to help with their athlete's injuries and get them back on their "A-game" as soon as their body's allow. I also do want to be able to help those who have served in the military and help them with their injuries and recovery efforts.