framåtrörelsen

Framåtrörelsen (forward movement) is a Swedish term describing the act or process of moving forward. It is used across disciplines such as biomechanics, sports science, dance, rehabilitation, and ergonomics to refer to the direction and control of forward propulsion.

In movement science, framåtrörelsen describes the forward displacement of the body or body segments during propulsion. In gait analysis it is linked to how the center of mass shifts ahead of the base of support to propel the body forward. In strength and conditioning, coaches cue framåtrörelsen as the initiation of movement with a forward-directed projection of the hips and torso, coordinating legs and trunk to sustain forward momentum while maintaining balance.

In sports and dance, framåtrörelsen captures the essential action of moving through space with forward intent, such as sprint starts, running, or a weight-shift in ballet or contemporary dance. The concept also appears in rehabilitation and ergonomics, where retraining a controlled framåtrörelse can improve functional mobility, reduce overuse injuries, and promote safer lifting and transfer tasks by aligning movement with forward progression rather than abrupt or backward motions.

The term is general rather than tied to a specific technique or system, and its precise meaning can vary by field. It often serves as a comparative concept to bakåtrörelsen (backward movement) or sidoframåtrörelser (lateral forward motions) in training and assessment contexts.