Leaf spring exercise: A safe quadriceps strengthening exercise after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Leaf spring exercise may add some strain on the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament; hence, it can be considered a safe quadriceps exercise in the knee extension range. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Maki Koyanagi, Takayuki Matsuo, Naruhiko Nakae, Ryo Okimoto, Shota Nobekawa, Hideki Tsukuda, Issei Ogasawara, Konsei Shino Source Type: research
Examination of knee extensor and valgus moment arms of the patellar tendon in older individuals with and without knee osteoarthritis
Knee size, osteoarthritis severity, and quadriceps muscle volume affect the knee extensor moment arm in knee osteoarthritis, whereas lateral patellar displacement affects the valgus knee moment arms in older individuals with and without knee osteoarthritis. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Masashi Taniguchi, Akihiro Asayama, Masahide Yagi, Yoshihiro Fukumoto, Tetsuya Hirono, Momoko Yamagata, Ryusuke Nakai, Masashi Kobayashi, Noriaki Ichihashi Source Type: research
Framework for early detection and classification of balance pathologies using posturography and anthropometric variables
Posturography data, Anthropometric measurements, personal data and self-assessment scales can identify balance issues in adults, making it suitable for community health centers with limited resources. Early detection prompts timely medical care, improving the management of disorders and thus enhancing the quality of life through rehabilitation. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arnab Sarmah, Raghav Aggarwal, Sarth Sameer Vitekar, Shunsuke Katao, Lipika Boruah, Satoshi Ito, Subramani Kanagaraj Source Type: research
Assessment of gait mechanics and muscle strength in hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Patients with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome ambulated with altered hip extensor moments and exhibit hip extensor weakness. Future work should investigate the underlying mechanisms of hip extensor weakness and corresponding effects on joint health in people with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 17, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lindsey N. Ball, Mariana V. Jacobs, Christopher J. McLouth, Jody Clasey, Clair Francomano, Mary B. Sheppard, Michael A. Samaan Source Type: research
Kinematic analysis in post-stroke patients with moderate to severe upper limb paresis and non-disabled controls
The Hand-to-mouth task is a good and feasible option for kinematic analysis of these patients. It is essential to layer the severity of the paresis and put more emphasis on trunk movements in the future kinematic studies. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xinyun Huang, Ouping Liao, Shuyun Jiang, Jing Li, Xiaopeng Ma Source Type: research
Mechanics of dynamic compression plate application in fracture fixation
The model showed that increasing plate prebend results in an increasing shift of fracture compression pressures toward the far cortex; however, this is accompanied by decreases in compressive force. Initial fracture gaps at the far cortex can result in little or no compression. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hwabok Wee, Jacob Staub, Zachary Koroneos, Allen Kunselman, J. Spence Reid, Gregory S. Lewis Source Type: research
Age-related modifications of muscle synergies during daily-living tasks: A scoping review
This review gives a comprehensive understanding of age-related changes in neuromuscular control during daily living tasks. Our findings suggested that although the number of synergies remains similar, metrics such as spatial and temporal structures of synergies are more suitable to identify neuromuscular control deficits between young adults and elderly people. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 14, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Clo é Dussault-Picard, Sara Havashinezhadian, Nicolas A. Turpin, Florent Moissenet, Katia Turcot, Yosra Cherni Tags: Review Source Type: research
The impact of whole-body vibration training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on biomechanical characteristics of lower extremity during cutting movement in individuals with functional ankle instability: A parallel-group study
These findings suggested that the two types of training might increase neuromuscular conduction function around the ankle. After these two types of training, functional ankle instability patients showed a similar risk of injury to the lateral ankle ligaments during cutting. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 14, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Huimeng Chen, Wenxia Hu, Yuduo Liu, Jia Na, Qiujie Li, Xianglin Wan Source Type: research
Epimuscular myofascial force transmission between the levator scapulae muscle and the upper fiber of the serratus anterior or rhomboid minor muscles
These findings indicate that the shear modulus of the serratus anterior increased with the stretching of the levator scapulae, suggesting the occurrence of epimuscular myofascial force transmission between these two muscles with different muscle insertions. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 5, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Keita Kawabuchi, Kenta Yamane, Shota Maniwa, Kyohei Inoue, Masatoshi Nakamura Source Type: research
Turning speed as a more responsive metric of age-related decline in mobility: A comparative study with gait speed
Turning speed significantly declines with age in a linear fashion while gait speed begins to decline after age 65. Turning speed may be more responsive to age than gait speed. More research is needed to determine if the decline in turning speed with age is associated with a decline in function. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 5, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Angela R. Weston, Keith R. Lohse, Andy Kittelson, Laurie A. King, Patty Carlson-Kuhta, Leland E. Dibble, Martina Mancini Source Type: research
The influence of femoral lytic tumors segmentation on autonomous finite element analysis
Automatic tumor segmentation by deep learning allows their incorporation into an autonomous finite element system, resulting generally in elevated averaged principal strains that may better predict pathological femoral fractures. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Oren Rachmil, Kent Myers, Omri Merose, Amir Sternheim, Zohar Yosibash Source Type: research
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Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Validating the measurement of passive Musculo-articular wrist stiffness without intentional or reactive contraction using axillary plexus block
The use of sinusoidal oscillation was well accepted by the participants, demonstrating its usefulness and applicability in a clinical setting. This work serves as a foundation for future investigations of orthopaedic and/or neurological pathological conditions characterized by abnormal passive joint stiffness of the wrist. It paves the way for its use as a diagnostic, prognostic, and monitoring tool in these pathologies. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thibaut Libert, Christine Detrembleur, Francois Melebeck, Anh Phong Nguyen Source Type: research
Medially wedged foot orthoses generate greater biomechanical effects than thin-flexible foot orthoses during a unilateral drop jump task on level and inclined surfaces
Medially wedged foot orthoses are more effective than thin-flexible foot orthoses in optimizing lower limb biomechanics during unilateral drop jump landings. While the biomechanical effects did not increase on inclined surfaces, medially wedged foot orthoses generated greater effects on proximal joints, highlighting their potential to improve hip stability and enhance overall lower limb function. Personalized foot orthoses selection based on specific biomechanical profiles should be further explored to optimize orthotic interventions benefiting individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ahmed Dami, El éna Payen, Nader Farahpour, Kelly Robb, Pier-Luc Isabelle, Gabriel Moisan Source Type: research
The influence of jump-landing direction on dynamic postural stability following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Jump-landing direction affects dynamic postural stability in all 3 planes of movement in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Results indicate the potential need to incorporate multiple jump-landing directions to better assess dynamic postural stability prior to return to sport. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Penny L. Head, Richard Kasser, Susan Appling, Thomas Cappaert, Kunal Singhal, Audrey Zucker-Levin Source Type: research
