The 'stiffness' concept originates from Hooke's law which states that the force required to
deform an object is related to a spring constant and the distance that object is deformed …

How mechanical stress affects physical performance via tendons is not fully understood.
Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive ion channel, and E756del PIEZO1 was recently found as a …

The adjustment of the leg during running was addressed using a spring-mass model with a
fixed landing angle of attack. The objective was to obtain periodic movement patterns …

Sports performance analysis is interdisciplinary in nature and defies accurate (or
unambiguous) definition. This said, the research presented in this handbook stems largely …

Introduction Sex-specific differences that arise during puberty have a pronounced effect on
the training process. However, the consequences this should have for goal-setting, planning …

The spring–mass model is a valid fundament to understand global dynamics of fast legged
locomotion under gravity. The underlying concept of elasticity, implying leg stiffness as a …

ABSTRACT A two-segment model based on; Phil. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. B 329, 3–10) was
used to investigate the action of knee extensor muscles during long jumps. A more realistic …

Page 1 Klaus Zimmermann Igor Zeidis Carsten Behn Mechanics of Terrestrial Locomotion With
a Focus on Non-pedal Motion Systems Springer Page 2 Mechanics of Terrestrial Locomotion …

Human running is characterized by comparably simple whole-body dynamics. These
dynamics can be modelled with a point mass bouncing on a spring leg. Theoretical studies …

Human performance augmentation through technology has been a recurring theme in
science and culture, aiming to increase human capabilities and accessibility. We investigate …