Lower-limb prostheses aim to restore ambulatory function for individuals with lower-limb
amputations. While the design of lower-limb prostheses is important, this paper focuses on …

As physiological signals that are closely related to human motion, surface electromyography
(sEMG) signals have been widely used in human-robot interaction systems (HRISs). Some …

Plyometric training (PLY) is a very popular form of physical conditioning of healthy
individuals that has been extensively studied over the last 3 decades. In this article, we …

Background. Lower extremity stiffness is thought to be an important factor in musculoskeletal
performance. However, too little or too much stiffness is believed to increase the risk of …

ABSTRACT MILNER, CE, R. FERBER, CD POLLARD, J. HAMILL, and IS DAVIS.
Biomechanical Factors Associated with Tibial Stress Fracture in Female Runners. Med. Sci …

Synergy discusses a general problem in biology: The lack of an adequate language for
formulating biologically specific problems. Written for an inquisitive reader who is not …

The spring-mass model, representing a runner as a point mass supported by a single linear
leg spring, has been a widely used concept in studies on running and bouncing mechanics …

The non-disabled human ankle joint was examined during walking in an attempt to
determine overall system characteristics for use in the design of ankle prostheses. The …

Abstract EFFICIENT STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE (SSC) MECHANICS RESULT IN
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENHANCED PROPULSIVE FORCES. BASED ON THE …

A multitude of athletic injuries occur when the various tissues that make up the human body
experience stresses and strains that exceed their material strength. The precise amount of …