2026 December - 16 articles
Background/Objectives: Finite element analysis (FEA) enables evaluation of internal stresses and strains in the foot that are difficult to measure experimentally. This review synthesizes computational evidence on foot biomechanics, focusing on metata...
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to quantify and compare three-dimensional knee kinematics between competitive and recreational athletes during dynamic tasks. It was hypothesized that competitive athletes would exhibit greater kne...
Background/Objectives: Intersegmental kinematic relationships after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remain poorly understood. This exploratory study examined pelvic, hip, knee, and ankle kinematic associations during two single-leg l...
Background: Adjusting walking speed on demand is fundamental to daily mobility and is achieved by modulating the anterior–posterior ground reaction force. However, kinetic control at the onset of a velocity change has not been isolated from con...
Background/Objectives: Quadriceps tendon (QT) rupture in non-native knees (such as post-total knee arthroplasty) is catastrophic. Primary repair of the poor-quality tendon with significant gapping has led to a high failure rate and poor functional ou...
Background/Objectives: Shaft stiffness (“flex”) is the only routinely individualised ice hockey stick specification, yet evidence on its effect on shooting is inconsistent; this is because previous studies have used fixed stiffness levels...
Background: There is still a controversial debate regarding the pressure in the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) following deepening trochleoplasty (DTP). Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to compare the PFJ contact area before and after DTP i...
Background/Objectives: We investigated whether being exposed to preferred music (110–130 beats·min−1) or music accelerated by 15%, played during morning exercise, influenced muscle strength and executive function assessed before an...
Purpose: Loss of digital leverage can severely disrupt inverted pendulum mechanics and alter how mechanical work is distributed during walking. The biomechanical efficacy of prosthetic footwear in individuals with bilateral toe amputation remains poo...
Purpose: To compare load to failure and fracture morphology between conventional and robotic-assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and assess their association with tibial cortical index. Methods: Sixteen cadaveric specimens underw...
Background/Objectives: Upper-limb loss represents a critical clinical and socioeconomic challenge globally. While myoelectric devices offer multi-articulated grasping, their high cost restricts access in low-resource settings. This work presents the...
Background/Objectives: Ankle rehabilitation robotics has garnered a lot of interest because of its ability to improve therapeutic outcomes and enable quantitative patient monitoring. The ankle has a complex biomechanical system, so the design needs t...
Background/Objectives: Wheelchair fencing requires effective trunk coordination because athletes cannot use the lower limbs for propulsion. This exploratory study investigated whether coach-guided scapular-control instruction was associated with diff...
Background: The jump shot is a critical technical element in modern handball, requiring the complex integration of speed, power, and precision. As the game evolves toward higher intensities, traditional coaching models require validation against obje...
Background: Asymmetrical gait refers to an unequal weight-bearing and movement pattern between the two sides of the lower limbs, commonly seen in patients with stroke or cerebral palsy. There is little research exploring how to identify asymmetrical...
Background/Objectives: Performance in track cycling depends on efficiently generating and applying force, with kinetic variables like force, torque, and power being critical. Although force-related qualities are more trainable for sprint power, resea...
