Biomechanics, Volume 4, Issue 3

This paper explores the adaptation of pseudo-rigid-body models (PRBMs) for simulating large geometric nonlinear deflections in passive exoskeletons, expanding upon their traditional application in small compliant systems. Utilizing the AnyBody modeli...

Background: Individuals may exhibit altered foot pronation during gait when fatigue sets in. Therefore, a more evidence-based understanding of these fatigue-induced changes may be helpful for future gait analysis and return-to-play tests since fatigu...

The purpose of this study was to compare ankle stability and dynamic single-leg balance between jumping athletes and non-athletes, and to examine the correlation between ankle stability and dynamic single-leg balance. Thirty-eight jumping athletes an...

Musculoskeletal disorders are common among older adults, affecting mobility and quality of life. Effective rehabilitation is essential, but the implementation of programs faces challenges. Traditional methods often necessitate in-person assessments,...

This study examined the effect of age and surface on patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stress magnitude and waveform during stair ascent and descent tasks. A total of 12 young and 12 older adults had knee biomechanics quantified while they ascended and desc...

Adult-acquired flatfoot has been considered to arise from tibialis posterior tendon deficiency. Recent evidence shows that arch stability is mainly maintained by structures such as plantar fascia and spring ligament. The dysfunction of these ’p...

Purpose: Short-track speed skating results in high-energy crashes with an elevated risk of head injury. The goal of this study was to evaluate the resulting kinematics of an anti-rotation helmet technology for speed skating. Methods: Two traditional...

The purpose of this study was to compare average rate of oxygen consumption (VO₂), slow component of oxygen consumption (VO₂ drift), heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) while wearing compression pants vs. a control garment during l...

Considering that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience challenges in the control of both balance and eye movements, this study investigated the effects of saccadic eye movements on body sway in people with PD in two bases of support p...

Competitive ice climbing involves ascending ice and natural rock/manmade features using specialized equipment. Despite its growing popularity, there is limited knowledge regarding the relationship between ice climbers’ biomechanics and performa...

In the quotidian, people perform voluntary whole-body movements requiring dynamic body balance. However, the literature is scarce of dynamic balance evaluations employing standardized voluntary movements. In this investigation, we aimed to analyze th...

The use of three-dimensional (3D) gait analysis to image femorotibial translation can aid in the diagnosis of pathology and provide additional insight into the severity of KOA (knee osteoarthritis). Femorotibial translation is of particular importanc...

The advancement in depth-sensor technology increased the potential for the clinical use of markerless three-dimensional motion analysis (3DMA); however, the accurate quantification of depth-sensor-based 3DMA on gait characteristics deviating from nor...

This study aimed to investigate the physiological, perceptual, and biomechanical differences between male and female soldiers across several military-relevant load and walking speed combinations. Eleven female and twelve male soldiers completed twelv...