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View article: The Effects of Shoe Sole Thickness on Running Style and Stability During Downhill Running at Different Speeds
The Effects of Shoe Sole Thickness on Running Style and Stability During Downhill Running at Different Speeds Open
Advanced footwear technologies (AFT) like carbon plates and thick, lightweight soles were developed to enhance running performance. Previous research on sole thickness focused on level running; however, downhill running, with different bio…
View article: Explainable machine learning for orthopedic decision-making: predicting functional outcomes of total hip replacement from gait biomechanics
Explainable machine learning for orthopedic decision-making: predicting functional outcomes of total hip replacement from gait biomechanics Open
This study aimed to identify subpopulations of patients with hip osteoarthritis who exhibit distinct adaptations in gait biomechanics, and to evaluate subpopulation-specific effects of total hip replacement on gait biomechanics. Three data…
View article: Changes in muscle synergy structure and activation patterns underlie force field adaptation, retention, and generalization
Changes in muscle synergy structure and activation patterns underlie force field adaptation, retention, and generalization Open
Humans can adapt reaching movements to new dynamics, use the acquired knowledge when reexposed, and partly generalize it to new conditions. Although force field adaptation, retention, and spatial generalization have been thoroughly investi…
View article: Predicting 3D ground reaction forces across various movement tasks: a convolutional neural network study comparing different inertial measurement unit configurations
Predicting 3D ground reaction forces across various movement tasks: a convolutional neural network study comparing different inertial measurement unit configurations Open
Ground reaction forces (GRFs) are crucial for understanding movement biomechanics and for assessing the load on the musculoskeletal system. While inertial measurement units (IMUs) are increasingly used for gait analysis in natural environm…
View article: The effects of shoe sole thickness on running biomechanics and economy: a systematic review
The effects of shoe sole thickness on running biomechanics and economy: a systematic review Open
Background: Advanced footwear technologies (AFT) are popular for their potential performance benefits, though concerns about injury risks persist. Among various AFT features, sole thickness is particularly debated, especially after World A…
View article: The central nervous system adjusts muscle synergy structure and tightly controls rollator-supported transitions between sitting and standing
The central nervous system adjusts muscle synergy structure and tightly controls rollator-supported transitions between sitting and standing Open
Background Older individuals are at risk of falling. Assistive devices like rollators help to reduce that risk, especially by compensating for decreased leg muscle strength and balance problems. Paradoxically, rollators have been found to …
View article: Hip and trunk biomechanics and dynamic balance during steady-state stair walking in people with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis
Hip and trunk biomechanics and dynamic balance during steady-state stair walking in people with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis Open
Stair walking is more demanding than level walking, and differences have been found between steady-state stair walking and gait-to-stair or stair-to-gait transition. However, there is limited knowledge on steady-state stair walking biomech…
View article: The effects of different shoe stack heights and running speeds on full-body running coordination: An uncontrolled manifold analysis
The effects of different shoe stack heights and running speeds on full-body running coordination: An uncontrolled manifold analysis Open
Stack height is a highly discussed key design feature of running shoes but its effects are not well understood. This study analyzed how shoe stack height and running speed influence full-body running coordination and motor variability stru…
View article: The effects of running shoe stack height on running style and stability during level running at different running speeds
The effects of running shoe stack height on running style and stability during level running at different running speeds Open
The footwear market contains a wide variety of running shoe solutions aiming at optimizing performance and minimizing injuries. Stack height is one of the most highly discussed design features of running shoes, but its effects are not yet …
View article: Human motor performance assessment with lower limb exoskeletons as a potential strategy to support healthy aging—a perspective article
Human motor performance assessment with lower limb exoskeletons as a potential strategy to support healthy aging—a perspective article Open
With increasing age, motor performance declines. This decline is associated with less favorable health outcomes such as impaired activities of daily living, reduced quality of life, or increased mortality. Through regular assessment of mot…
View article: Mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis and hip bracing influence hip and knee biomechanics during 90° turns while walking
Mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis and hip bracing influence hip and knee biomechanics during 90° turns while walking Open
Persons with hip osteoarthritis present altered hip kinematics during 90° spin turns in all movement planes. Their inclusion during clinical movement analysis might facilitate the detection of mobility deficits at an early disease stage. B…
View article: Changes in Muscle Synergy Structure and Activation Patterns Underlie Force Field Adaptation, Retention, and Generalization
Changes in Muscle Synergy Structure and Activation Patterns Underlie Force Field Adaptation, Retention, and Generalization Open
1 Abstract Humans can adapt their motor commands in response to errors when they perform reaching movements in new dynamic conditions, a process called motor adaptation. They acquire knowledge about the new dynamics, which they can use whe…
View article: The effects of running shoe stack height on running style and stability during level running at different running speeds
The effects of running shoe stack height on running style and stability during level running at different running speeds Open
The footwear market contains a wide variety of running shoe solutions aiming at optimizing performance and minimizing injuries. Stack height is one of the most highly discussed design features of running shoes, but its effects are not yet …
View article: Self‐reported physical activity and gait in older adults without dementia: A longitudinal study
Self‐reported physical activity and gait in older adults without dementia: A longitudinal study Open
Background and Aims Physical activity (PA) is associated with higher gait speed. We aimed to examine the associations between PA and change in spatial and temporal gait measures as well as fall risk in community‐dwelling individuals free o…
View article: The Central Nervous System Tightly Controls Rollator-Supported Transitions Between Sitting and Standing
The Central Nervous System Tightly Controls Rollator-Supported Transitions Between Sitting and Standing Open
Background Older individuals are at risk of falling. Assistive devices like rollators help to reduce that risk, especially by compensating for decreased leg muscle strength and balance problems. Paradoxically, rollators have been found to …
View article: Development of an IMU-based motion capture system for swimming: A study protocol
Development of an IMU-based motion capture system for swimming: A study protocol Open
Optical motion capture systems are the gold standard for collecting three-dimensional kinematic data in sports. However, while their use in flow channels is somewhat practical, they are difficult to employ in swimming pools, e.g. due to ca…
View article: Force Myography based Torque Estimation in Human Knee and Ankle Joints
Force Myography based Torque Estimation in Human Knee and Ankle Joints Open
The online adaptation of exoskeleton control based on muscle activity sensing offers a promising approach to personalizing exoskeleton behavior based on the user's biosignals. While electromyography (EMG)-based methods have demonstrated im…
View article: Mobility Requirements and Joint Loading during Straight Walking and 90° Turns in Healthy Older People and Those with Hip Osteoarthritis
Mobility Requirements and Joint Loading during Straight Walking and 90° Turns in Healthy Older People and Those with Hip Osteoarthritis Open
Background/Objectives: Hip mobility and joint loading in hip osteoarthritis (HOA) patients are mostly assessed during straight walking. Yet, mobility limitations in the frontal and transverse planes are rarely found during this task in sub…
View article: Cognitive-motor interference during walking with modified leg mechanics: a dual-task walking study
Cognitive-motor interference during walking with modified leg mechanics: a dual-task walking study Open
Background The use of mobile exoskeletons as assistive walking devices has the potential to affect the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system due to their weight and restricted range of motion. This may result in physical and cognitive…
View article: Impact of a Semi-Rigid Knee Orthotic Intervention on Pain, Physical Activity, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
Impact of a Semi-Rigid Knee Orthotic Intervention on Pain, Physical Activity, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Open
Background: The effectiveness of knee orthoses as part of conservative treatment for patients with medial knee osteoarthritis has not been fully explored. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a novel semi-rigid knee ort…
View article: Persisting effects of jaw clenching on dynamic steady-state balance
Persisting effects of jaw clenching on dynamic steady-state balance Open
The effects of jaw clenching on balance has been shown under static steady-state conditions but the effects on dynamic steady-state balance have not yet been investigated. On this basis, the research questions were: 1) if jaw clenching imp…
View article: Effects of hip osteoarthritis on lower body joint kinematics during locomotion tasks: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of hip osteoarthritis on lower body joint kinematics during locomotion tasks: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Motion analysis can be used to gain information needed for disease diagnosis as well as for the design and evaluation of intervention strategies in patients with hip osteoarthritis (HOA). Thereby, joint kinematics might be of …
View article: Optimizing human-robot handovers: the impact of adaptive transport methods
Optimizing human-robot handovers: the impact of adaptive transport methods Open
Humans are increasingly coming into direct physical contact with robots in the context of object handovers. The technical development of robots is progressing so that handovers can be better adapted to humans. An important criterion for su…
View article: Effects of jaw clenching on dynamic reactive balance task performance after 1-week of jaw clenching training
Effects of jaw clenching on dynamic reactive balance task performance after 1-week of jaw clenching training Open
Introduction Good balance is essential for human daily life as it may help to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries. The influence of jaw clenching on balance control has been shown under static a…
View article: Editorial: Human movement and motor control in the natural environment
Editorial: Human movement and motor control in the natural environment Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 19 May 2023Sec. Biomechanics Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1210173
View article: Use of Lower Limb Exoskeletons as an Assessment Tool for Human Motor Performance: A Systematic Review
Use of Lower Limb Exoskeletons as an Assessment Tool for Human Motor Performance: A Systematic Review Open
Exoskeletons are a promising tool to support individuals with a decreased level of motor performance. Due to their built-in sensors, exoskeletons offer the possibility of continuously recording and assessing user data, for example, related…
View article: Rollator Usage Lets Young Individuals Switch Movement Strategies in Sit-to-Stand and Stand-to-Sit Tasks
Rollator Usage Lets Young Individuals Switch Movement Strategies in Sit-to-Stand and Stand-to-Sit Tasks Open
The transitions between sitting and standing have a high physical and coordination demand, frequently causing falls in older individuals. Rollators, or four-wheeled walkers, are often prescribed but can paradoxically increase fall risk. Th…