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Longitudinal bending stiffness does not affect running economy in Nike Vaporfly Shoes

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2022
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the independent effect of the curved carbon-fiber plate in the Nike Vaporfly 4% shoe on running economy and running biomechanics.
Laura A. Healey, Wouter Hoogkamer
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Path Planning for Reconfigurable Rovers in Planetary Exploration [PDF]

, 2017
This paper introduces a path planning algorithm that takes into consideration different locomotion modes in a wheeled reconfigurable rover. Power consumption and traction are estimated by means of simplified dynamics models for each locomotion mode ...
Azkarate, Martin, Perez-del-Pulgar-Mancebo, Carlos Jesus, Sánchez, A.J., Sánchez, J.R., Visentin, Gianfranco   +4 more
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Quantification of the influence of drugs on zebrafish larvae swimming kinematics and energetics [PDF]

, 2020
The use of zebrafish larvae has aroused wide interest in the medical field for its potential role in the development of new therapies. The larvae grow extremely quickly and the embryos are nearly transparent which allows easy examination of its internal ...
Jiang, Hui-Rong, Jiang, Hui-Rong, Li, Gen, LI, GEN, Liu, Hao, Liu, Hao, Shu, Xinhua, Shu, Xinhua, Tchivelekete, Gabriel, Tchivelekete, Gabriel, Xiao, Qing, Xiao, Qing, Zhao, Zhenkai, Zhao, Zhenkai   +13 more
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Energetic and Peak Power Advantages of Series Elastic Actuators in an Actuated Prosthetic Leg for Walking and Running

Actuators, 2014
A monoarticular series elastic actuator (SEA) reduces energetic and peak power requirements compared to a direct drive (DD) in active prosthetic ankle-foot design. Simulation studies have shown that similar advantages are possible for the knee joint. The
Martin Grimmer, Mahdy Eslamy, André Seyfarth   +2 more
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Expectation-based types of voluntary sports clubs in regional sports federations

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2023
Sports federations as non-profit organizations play a crucial role for organized sports activities of the population. However, one key responsibility of sports federations is providing needs-based support services to affiliated member sports clubs.
Luc Schulz, Andreas Parensen, Torsten Schlesinger   +2 more
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Different visual manipulations have similar effects on quasi-static and dynamic balance responses of young and older people [PDF]

PeerJ, 2021
Background Studies demonstrated that the older adults can be more susceptible to balance instability after acute visual manipulation. There are different manipulation approaches used to investigate the importance of visual inputs on balance, e.g., eyes ...
Daniel Schmidt, Felipe P. Carpes, Thomas L. Milani, Andresa M.C. Germano   +3 more
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Sitting for Too Long, Moving Too Little: Regular Muscle Contractions Can Reduce Muscle Stiffness During Prolonged Periods of Chair-Sitting

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021
In modern Western societies, sedentary behavior has become a growing health concern. There is increasing evidence that prolonged sitting periods can be associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
Alexander R. Kett, Alexander R. Kett, Thomas L. Milani, Freddy Sichting   +3 more
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Dedicated hippocampal inhibitory networks for locomotion and immobility [PDF]

, 2017
Network activity is strongly tied to animal movement; however, hippocampal circuits selectively engaged during locomotion or immobility remain poorly characterized.
Arriaga, Moises, Han, Edward B
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Ecological Burden of Modern Surgery: An Analysis of Total Knee Replacement’s Life Cycle

Arthroplasty Today, 2023
Background: It is estimated that surgical procedures account for 20%-30% of the greenhouse gases emissions from health-care systems. Total knee replacements (TKR) are one of the most frequently performed procedures in orthopaedics.
Camille Delaie, MD, Alexandre Cerlier, MD, PhD, Jean-Noel Argenson, MD, PhD, Jean-Charles Escudier, MD, Raghbir Khakha, MD, Xavier Flecher, MD, PhD, Christophe Jacquet, MD, PhD, Matthieu Ollivier, MD, PhD   +7 more
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An Investigation of Running Kinematics with Recovered Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on a Treadmill and In-Field Using Inertial Measurement Units: A Preliminary Study

Bioengineering
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may affect movement even years after surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine possible interlimb asymmetries due to ACLR when running on a treadmill and in field conditions, with the aim of ...
Matteo Hill, Pierre Kiesewetter, Thomas L. Milani, Christian Mitschke   +3 more
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