2013-09-10

LITERATURE UPDATE

September 5, 2013 – September 11, 2013

Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Jason R. Franz, Ph.D.

Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
http://sites.google.com/site/jasonrfranz/
http://uwnmbl.engr.wisc.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.

- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.

*BONE*

Betz OB, Betz VM, Schroder C, Penzkofer R, Gottlinger M, Mayer-Wagner S, et al. Repair of large segmental bone defects: Bmp-2 gene activated muscle grafts vs. Autologous bone grafting. Bmc Biotechnology 2013;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6750-13-65

Heo S, So K, Kim S, Kim M, Lee H and Kim N. Effect of xenogenic cortical bone on fracture healing in a canine fracture model. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 2013;61(2):149-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/AVet.2013.001

Puymerail L. The functionally-related signatures characterizing the endostructural organisation of the femoral shaft in modern humans and chimpanzee. Comptes Rendus Palevol 2013;12(4):223-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2013.04.001

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Jaldin RG, Castardelli E, Perobelli JE, Yoshida WB, Rodrigues AD, Sequeira JL, et al. Morphologic and biomechanical changes of thoracic and abdominal aorta in a rat model of cigarette smoke exposure. Annals of Vascular Surgery 2013;27(6):791-800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2013.03.002

Leiderman K and Fogelson AL. The influence of hindered transport on the development of platelet thrombi under flow. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology 2013;75(8):1255-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11538-012-9784-3

Melchionna S, Amati G, Bernaschi M, Sisson M, Succi S, Mitsouras D, et al. Risk assessment of atherosclerotic plaques based on global biomechanics. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1290-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.02.002

Morlacchi S, Colleoni SG, Cardenes R, Chiastra C, Diez JL, Larrabide I, et al. Patient-specific simulations of stenting procedures in coronary bifurcations: Two clinical cases. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1272-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.01.007

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Coburn L, Cerone L, Torney C, Couzin ID and Neufeld Z. Tactile interactions lead to coherent motion and enhanced chemotaxis of migrating cells. Physical Biology 2013;10(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1478-3975/10/4/046002

Peng ZL, Li XJ, Pivkin IV, Dao M, Karniadakis GE and Suresh S. Lipid bilayer and cytoskeletal interactions in a red blood cell. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(33):13356-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1311827110

*COMPARATIVE*

Ding Y, Sharpe SS, Wiesenfeld K and Goldman DI. Emergence of the advancing neuromechanical phase in a resistive force dominated medium. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(25):10123-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1302844110

Gorelkin VS, Severina IY and Isavnina IL. Functional role of leg receptors of the cockroach periplaneta americana in the system of walking control. Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology 2013;49(3):348-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s0022093013030092

Kawano SM, Bridges WC, Schoenfuss HL, Maie T and Blob RW. Differences in locomotor behavior correspond to different patterns of morphological selection in two species of waterfall-climbing gobiid fishes. Evolutionary Ecology 2013;27(5):949-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10682-012-9621-z

Kilbourne BM. On birds: Scale effects in the neognath hindlimb and differences in the gross morphology of wings and hindlimbs. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 2013;110(1):14-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12110

Lenaghan SC, Chen J and Zhang MJ. Modeling and analysis of propulsion in the multiflagellated micoorganism giardia lamblia. Physical Review E 2013;88(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.88.012726

Maia A and Wilga CA. Function of dorsal fins in bamboo shark during steady swimming. Zoology 2013;116(4):224-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2013.05.001

Nauwelaerts S, Aerts P and Clayton H. Spatio-temporal gait characteristics during transitions from trot to canter in horses. Zoology 2013;116(4):197-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2013.03.003

Piccione G, Messina V, Bazzano M, Giannetto C and Fazio F. Heart rate, net cost of transport, and metabolic power in horse subjected to different physical exercises. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(8):586-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2012.09.010

Porro LB, Metzger KA, Iriarte-Diaz J and Ross CF. In vivo bone strain and finite element modeling of the mandible of alligator mississippiensis. Journal of Anatomy 2013;223(3):195-227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12080

Sutton GP. Animal biomechanics: A new silent partner in the control of motion. Current Biology 2013;23(15):R651-R2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2013.06.052

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Bonfante EA, Granato R, Marin C, Jimbo R, Giro G, Suzuki M, et al. Biomechanical testing of microblasted, acid-etched/microblasted, anodized, and discrete crystalline deposition surfaces: An experimental study in beagle dogs. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2013;28(1):136-42.

Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Soardi E, Ferri V, Leone M, Lazzarini M, et al. Immediate loading of 2 (all-on-2) versus 4 (all-on-4) implants placed with a flapless technique supporting mandibular cross-arch fixed prostheses: 1-year results from a pilot randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Oral Implantology 2013;6(2):121-31.

Chang PC, Seol YJ, Goldstein SA and Giannobile WV. Determination of the dynamics of healing at the tissue-implant interface by means of microcomputed tomography and functional apparent moduli. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2013;28(1):68-76.

Fratila A and Vasiloaica C. The biomechanical behaviour of bridge and dental-periodontal aggregate with three abutment teeth. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 2013;8(2):631-8.

Osman RB, Elkhadem AH, Ma S and Swain MV. Finite element analysis of a novel implant distribution to support maxillary overdentures. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2013;28(1):E1-E10.

Yang TC and Maeda Y. The biomechanical effect of platform switching on external- and internal-connection implants. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2013;28(1):143-7.

*ERGONOMICS*

Cudlip AC, Fischer SL, Wells R and Dickerson CR. The influence of task frequency and force direction on psychophysically acceptable forces in the context of the biomechanically weakest links. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013;29(3):285-91.

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Clarke A. Dinosaur energetics: Setting the bounds on feasible physiologies and ecologies. American Naturalist 2013;182(3):283-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/671259

Fabre AC, Cornette R, Peigne S and Goswami A. Influence of body mass on the shape of forelimb in musteloid carnivorans. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 2013;110(1):91-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12103

Straehl FR, Scheyer TM, Forasiepi AAM, MacPhee RD and Sanchez-Villagra MR. Evolutionary patterns of bone histology and bone compactness in xenarthran mammal long bones. Plos One 2013;8(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069275

Yuan CX, Ji Q, Meng QJ, Tabrum AR and Luo ZX. Earliest evolution of multituberculate mammals revealed by a new jurassic fossil. Science 2013;341(6147):779-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1237970

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Armer MC, Nilaweera WU, Rivers TJ, Dasgupta NM and Beloozerova IN. Effect of light on the activity of motor cortex neurons during locomotion. Behavioural Brain Research 2013;250:238-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2013.05.004

Ash A, Palmisano S, Apthorp D and Allison RS. Vection in depth during treadmill walking. Perception 2013;42(5):562-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/p7449

Hastings MK, Sinacore DR, Woodburn J, Paxton ES, Klein SE, McCormick JJ, et al. Kinetics and kinematics after the bridle procedure for treatment of traumatic foot drop. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):555-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.008

Huisinga JM, Schmid KK, Filipi ML and Stergiou N. Gait mechanics are different between healthy controls and patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013;29(3):303-11.

Hunt MA, Gunether JR and Gilbart MK. Kinematic and kinetic differences during walking in patients with and without symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):519-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.05.002

Keizer A, De Bruijn SEM, Smeets MAM, Dijkerman HC and Postma A. Walking through apertures: Do you know what you are doing during body-scaled action? Perception 2013;42(5):583-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/p7484

Seo JS and Kim SW. Asymmetrical slip propensity: Required coefficient of friction. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-84

Sienko KH, Balkwill MD, Oddsson LIE and Wall C. The effect of vibrotactile feedback on postural sway during locomotor activities. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-93

Turcot K, Sagawa Y, Lacraz A, Lenoir J, Assal M and Armand S. Comparison of the international committee of the red cross foot with the solid ankle cushion heel foot during gait: A randomized double-blind study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1490-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.03.019

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Kido M, Ikoma K, Imai K, Tokunaga D, Inoue N and Kubo T. Load response of the medial longitudinal arch in patients with flatfoot deformity: In vivo 3d study. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):568-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.004

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Chen YR and Tang JB. In vivo gliding and contact characteristics of the sigmoid notch and the ulna in forearm rotation. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(8):1513-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.04.023

Guo HQ, Maher SA and Spilker RL. Biphasic finite element contact analysis of the knee joint using an augmented lagrangian method. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1313-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.02.003

Kipp K and Palmieri-Smith RM. Differences in kinematic control of ankle joint motions in people with chronic ankle instability. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):562-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.03.008

Koff MF, Shah P, Pownder S, Romero B, Williams R, Gilbert S, et al. Correlation of meniscal t2*with multiphoton microscopy, and change of articular cartilage t2 in an ovine model of meniscal repair. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(8):1083-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.04.020

Little CB and Hunter DJ. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis: From mouse models to clinical trials. Nature Reviews Rheumatology 2013;9(8):485-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2013.72

Sandoz B, Badina A, Laporte S, Lambot K, Mitton D and Skalli W. Quantitative geometric analysis of rib, costal cartilage and sternum from childhood to teenagehood. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2013;51(9):971-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-013-1070-5

Seitz AM, Galbusera F, Krais C, Ignatius A and Durselen L. Stress-relaxation response of human menisci under confined compression conditions. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2013;26:68-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.05.027

Van Ginckel A, Verdonk P and Witvrouw E. Cartilage adaptation after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction: Implications for clinical management and research? A systematic review of longitudinal mri studies. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(8):1009-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.04.015

*METHODS*

Ambrosio R, Ramos I, Luz A, Faria FC, Steinmueller A, Krug M, et al. Dynamic ultra high speed scheimpflug imaging for assessing corneal biomechanical properties. Revista Brasileira De Oftalmologia 2013;72(2):99-102.

Castaneda B, Ormachea J, Rodriguez P and Parker KJ. Application of numerical methods to elasticity imaging. Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics 2013;10(1):43-65.

Collar DC, Reynaga CM, Ward AB and Mehta RS. A revised metric for quantifying body shape in vertebrates. Zoology 2013;116(4):246-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2013.03.001

Cordero-Grande L, Vegas-Sanchez-Ferrero G, Casaseca-de-la-Higuera P, Aja-Fernandez S and Alberola-Lopez C. A magnetic resonance software simulator for the evaluation of myocardial deformation estimation. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1331-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.03.001

Le Sage T, Conway P, Cossor J, Slawson S and West A. A wireless sensor system for monitoring the performance of a swimmer's tumble turn. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology 2013;227(3):161-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112467881

Le Sage T, Conway P, Slawson S and West A. Development of a wireless sensor network for use as an automated system for monitoring swimming starts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology 2013;227(3):184-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112462945

Tranchina L, Lombardo M, Oddone F, Serrao S, Lomoriello DS and Ducoli P. Influence of corneal biomechanical properties on intraocular pressure differences between an air-puff tonometer and the goldmann applanation tonometer. Journal of Glaucoma 2013;22(5):416-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e31824cafc9

Vyumvuhore R, Tfayli A, Duplan H, Delalleau A, Manfait M and Baillet-Guffroy A. Raman spectroscopy: A tool for biomechanical characterization of stratum corneum. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 2013;44(8):1077-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jrs.4334

*MODELING*

Bolsterlee B, Veeger D and Chadwick EK. Clinical applications of musculoskeletal modelling for the shoulder and upper limb. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2013;51(9):953-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-013-1099-5

Dibb AT, Cox CA, Nightingale RW, Luck JF, Cutcliffe HC, Myers BS, et al. Importance of muscle activations for biofidelic pediatric neck response in computational models. Traffic Injury Prevention 2013;14:S116-S27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2013.806795

Gonzalez Y, Nieto F and Cerrolaza M. Modeling the nutrientsbehavior in intervertebral discs: A boundary integral simulation. Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics 2013;10(1):67-84.

Jing FX and Kanso E. Stability of underwater periodic locomotion. Regular & Chaotic Dynamics 2013;18(4):380-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s1560354713040059

Li M, Castillo E, Zheng XL, Luo HY, Castillo R, Wu Y, et al. Modeling lung deformation: A combined deformable image registration method with spatially varying young's modulus estimates. Medical Physics 2013;40(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.4812419

Lin SL, Lin HW and Chang HC. A cerebral autoregulation simulator based on the model of intracranial dynamics. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2013;7:269-76.

Liu YX, Foteinos P, Chernikov A and Chrisochoides N. Mesh deformation-based multi-tissue mesh generation for brain images. Engineering with Computers 2012;28(4):305-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00366-012-0265-y

Polzer S, Gasser TC, Bursa J, Staffa R, Vlachovsky R, Man V, et al. Importance of material model in wall stress prediction in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1282-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.01.008

Schmidt B, Leugering G, Stingl M, Huttner B, Agaimy A and Dollinger M. Material and shape optimization for multi-layered vocal fold models using transient loadings. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2013;134(2):1261-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4812253

Untaroiu CD and Lu YC. Material characterization of liver parenchyma using specimen-specific finite element models. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2013;26:11-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.05.013

*MUSCLE*

Lochynski D, Baczyk M, Kaczmarek D, Redowicz MJ, Celichowski J and Krutki P. Adaptations in physiological properties of rat motor units following 5 weeks of whole-body vibration. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme 2013;38(9):913-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2012-0478

Schinkel-Ivy A, Nairn BC and Drake JDM. Evaluation of methods for the quantification of the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in the lumbar erector spinae muscles. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(6):349-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.017

*NEURAL*

Kittelmann M, Liewald JF, Hegermann J, Schultheis C, Brauner M, Costa WS, et al. In vivo synaptic recovery following optogenetic hyperstimulation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(32):E3007-E16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1305679110

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Amaritsakul Y, Chao CK and Lin J. Multiobjective optimization design of spinal pedicle screws using neural networks and genetic algorithm: Mathematical models and mechanical validation. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/462875

Doulgeris JJ, Aghayev K, Gonzalez-Blohm SA, Del Valle M, Waddell J, Lee WE, et al. Comparative analysis of posterior fusion constructs as treatments for middle and posterior column injuries: An in vitro biomechanical investigation. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):483-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.05.001

Dreischarf M, Rohlmann A, Zhu R, Schmidt H and Zander T. Is it possible to estimate the compressive force in the lumbar spine from intradiscal pressure measurements? A finite element evaluation. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1385-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.03.007

Hauswald M. A re-conceptualisation of acute spinal care. Emergency Medicine Journal 2013;30(9):720-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2012-201847

Hettlich BF, Allen MJ, Pascetta D, Fosgate GT and Litsky AS. Biomechanical comparison between bicortical pin and monocortical screw/polymethylmethacrylate constructs in the cadaveric canine cervical vertebral column. Veterinary Surgery 2013;42(6):693-700. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12040.x

Kim YH, Khuyagbaatar B and Kim K. Biomechanical effects of spinal cord compression due to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament and ligamentum flavum: A finite element analysis. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(9):1266-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.01.006

Wang Y, Peng XQ and Guo ZY. Biomechanical analysis of c4-c6 spine segment considering anisotropy of annulus fibrosus. Biomedical Engineering-Biomedizinische Technik 2013;58(4):343-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2012-0082

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Chen HW, Wu LJ, Zheng RM, Liu Y, Li Y and Ding ZH. Parallel analysis of finite element model controlled trial and retrospective case control study on percutaneous internal fixation for vertical sacral fractures. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-217

Dailey HL, Daly CJ, Galbraith JG, Cronin M and Harty JA. The flexible axial stimulation (fast) intramedullary nail provides interfragmentary micromotion and enhanced torsional stability. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):579-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.006

Dillon MP and Fatone S. Deliberations about the functional benefits and complications of partial foot amputation: Do we pay heed to the purported benefits at the expense of minimizing complications? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1429-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.03.023

Wu B, Zhao ZQ, Li SG and Sun L. Preservation of remnant attachment improves graft healing in a rabbit model of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013;29(8):1362-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.05.010

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Parreira RB, Boer MC, Rabello L, Costa VDP, de Oliveira E and da Silva RA. Age-related differences in center of pressure measures during one-leg stance are time dependent. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013;29(3):312-6.

Sosnoff JJ, Balantrapu S, Pilutti LA, Sandroff BM, Morrison S and Motl RW. Cognitive processing speed is related to fall frequency in older adults with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1567-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.02.009

Stylianides GA, Dalleau G, Begon M, Rivard CH and Allard P. Pelvic morphology, body posture and standing balance characteristics of adolescent able-bodied and idiopathic scoliosis girls. Plos One 2013;8(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0070205

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Gao GD, Zhang XG, Jang YW, Song M, Cao LZ, Yang GD, et al. Design and implementation of novel elbow orthosis. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2013;7:309-15.

Gholizadeh H, Abu Osman NA, Eshraghi A, Ali S and Yahyavi ES. Satisfaction and problems experienced with transfemoral suspension systems: A comparison between common suction socket and seal-in liner. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1584-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.12.007

Pylatiuk C, Metzger F, Wiegand R and Bretthauer G. Kinetic energy scavenging in a prosthetic foot using a fluidic system. Biomedical Engineering-Biomedizinische Technik 2013;58(4):353-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2012-0092

Wagener ML, De Vos MJ, Hendriks JCM, Eygendaal D and Verdonschot N. Stability of the unlinked latitude total elbow prosthesis: A biomechanical in vitro analysis. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):502-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.011

*ROBOTICS*

Miura K, Kanehiro F, Kaneko K, Kajita S and Yokoi K. Slip-turn for biped robots. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2013;29(4):875-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2013.2257574

Perrin N, Stasse O, Lamiraux F and Yoshida E. Humanoid motion generation and swept volumes: Theoretical bounds for safe steps. Advanced Robotics 2013;27(14):1045-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.805468

Polverino G and Porfiri M. Mosquitofish (gambusia affinis) responds differentially to a robotic fish of varying swimming depth and aspect ratio. Behavioural Brain Research 2013;250:133-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2013.05.008

*REHABILITATION*

de Laat FA, Rommers GM, Dijkstra PU, Geertzen JH and Roorda LD. Climbing stairs after outpatient rehabilitation for a lower-limb amputation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1573-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.01.020

DeVocht JW, Owens EF, Gudavalli MR, Strazewski J, Bhogal R and Xia T. Force-time profile differences in the delivery of simulated toggle-recoil spinal manipulation by students, instructors, and field doctors of chiropractic. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(6):342-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.027

Hussain SJ, Hanson AS, Tseng SC and Morton SM. A locomotor adaptation including explicit knowledge and removal of postadaptation errors induces complete 24-hour retention. Journal of Neurophysiology 2013;110(4):916-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00770.2012

Knoop J, Dekker J, van der Leeden M, van der Esch M, Thorstensson CA, Gerritsen M, et al. Knee joint stabilization therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized, controlled trial. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(8):1025-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012

Kressler J, Nash MS, Burns PA and Field-Fote EC. Metabolic responses to 4 different body weight-supported locomotor training approaches in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(8):1436-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.02.018

Monticone M, Ambrosini E, Ferrante S and Colombo R. "Regent suit' training improves recovery of motor and daily living activities in subjects with subacute stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation 2013;27(9):792-802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215513478228

Stegall P, Winfree K, Zanotto D and Agrawal SK. Rehabilitation exoskeleton design: Exploring the effect of the anterior lunge degree of freedom. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2013;29(4):838-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2013.2256309

Viester L, Verhagen E, Hengel KMO, Koppes LLJ, van der Beek AJ and Bongers PM. The relation between body mass index and musculoskeletal symptoms in the working population. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-238

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Ali N, Rouhi G and Robertson G. Gender, vertical height and horizontal distance effects on single-leg landing kinematics: Implications for risk of non-contact acl injury. Journal of Human Kinetics 2013;37:27-38.

Etter F, Knechtle B, Rust CA, Rosemann T and Lepers R. The age-related decline in olympic distance triathlon performance differs between males and females. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2013;53(3):261-7.

Fisher J, Bruce-Low S and Smith D. A randomized trial to consider the effect of romanian deadlift exercise on the development of lumbar extension strength. Physical Therapy in Sport 2013;14(3):139-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.04.001

Herrington L, Myer GD and Munro A. Intra and inter-tester reliability of the tuck jump assessment. Physical Therapy in Sport 2013;14(3):152-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.05.005

Inaba Y, Yoshioka S, Lida Y, Hay DC and Fukashiro S. A biomechanical study of side steps at different distances. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013;29(3):336-45.

Lee SP and Powers C. Fatigue of the hip abductors results in increased medial-lateral center of pressure excursion and altered peroneus longus activation during a unipedal landing task. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):524-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.002

Martelli G, Ciccarone G, Grazzini G, Signorini M and Urgelli S. Isometric evaluation of rotator cuff muscles in volleyball athletes. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2013;53(3):283-8.

Maurel ML, Fitzgerald LG, Miles AW and Giddins GEB. Biomechanical study of the efficacy of a new design of wrist guard. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):509-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.02.005

Padulo J, Granatelli G, Ruscello B and D'Ottavio S. The place kick in rugby. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2013;53(3):224-31.

Sinclair J, Taylor PJ and Bottoms L. The appropriateness of the helical axis technique and six available cardan sequences for the representation of 3-d lead leg kinematics during the fencing lunge. Journal of Human Kinetics 2013;37:7-15.

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Mahato NK. Anatomy of lumbar interspinous ligaments: Attachment, thickness, fibre orientation and biomechanical importance. International Journal of Morphology 2013;31(1):351-5.

Thompson MS. Tendon mechanobiology: Experimental models require mathematical underpinning. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology 2013;75(8):1238-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11538-013-9850-5

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Bergmeister H, Strobl M, Grasl C, Liska R and Schima H. Tissue engineering of vascular grafts. European Surgery-Acta Chirurgica Austriaca 2013;45(4):187-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10353-013-0224-x

Boyne P, Dunning K, Carl D, Gerson M, Khoury J and Kissela B. High-intensity interval training in stroke rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2013;20(4):317-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1310/tsr2004-317

Chang PY and Chang SW. Corneal biomechanics, optic disc morphology, and macular ganglion cell complex in myopia. Journal of Glaucoma 2013;22(5):358-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e3182447a17

Fitzpatrick AWP, Park ST and Zewail AH. Exceptional rigidity and biomechanics of amyloid revealed by 4d electron microscopy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(27):10976-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1309690110

Gilchrist MD, Rashid B, Murphy JG and Saccomandi G. Quasi-static deformations of biological soft tissue. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids 2013;18(6):622-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1081286513485770

Jor JWY, Parker MD, Taberner AJ, Nash MP and Nielsen PMF. Computational and experimental characterization of skin mechanics: Identifying current challenges and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Systems Biology and Medicine 2013;5(5):539-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wsbm.1228

Mangera A, Bullock AJ, Roman S, Chapple CR and MacNeil S. Comparison of candidate scaffolds for tissue engineering for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse repair. Bju International 2013;112(5):674-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bju.12186

Medeiros FA, Meira-Freitas D, Lisboa R, Kuang TM, Zangwill LM and Weinreb RN. Corneal hysteresis as a risk factor for glaucoma progression: A prospective longitudinal study. Ophthalmology 2013;120(8):1533-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.01.032

Ramirez-Torres A, Rodriguez-Ramos R, Gluge R, Bravo-Castillero J, Guinovart-Diaz R and Rodriguez-Sanchez R. Biomechanic approach of a growing tumor. Mechanics Research Communications 2013;51:32-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechrescom.2013.04.006

Shirane M, Kiuchi Y, Otani K, Kurita Y, Kaneko M and Takenaka J. Influence of ocular stiffness on intraocular pressure estimation using goldmann applanation tonometry. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2013;33(3):293-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.1381

Teller SS, Farran AJE, Xiao LX, Jiao T, Duncan RL, Clifton RJ, et al. High-frequency viscoelastic shear properties of vocal fold tissues: Implications for vocal fold tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering Part A 2012;18(19-20):2008-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2012.0023

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Murakami K, Yamamoto K, Sugiura T, Kawakami M, Kang YB, Tsutsumi S, et al. Effect of clenching on biomechanical response of human mandible and temporomandibular joint to traumatic force analyzed by finite element method. Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal 2013;18(3):E473-E8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4317/medoral.18488

Tanaka S, Hayashi S, Fukushima S and Yasuki T. Investigation of a relationship between external force to shoulder and chest injury of worldsid and thums in 32km/h oblique pole side impact. Traffic Injury Prevention 2013;14:S64-S76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2013.796373

Vavalle NA, Jelen BC, Moreno DP, Stitzel JD and Gayzik FS. An evaluation of objective rating methods for full-body finite element model comparison to pmhs tests. Traffic Injury Prevention 2013;14:S87-S94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2013.802777

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Arango J, Lewis DD, Hudson CC and Horodyski M. A biomechanical evaluation of three drop wire configurations. Veterinary Surgery 2013;42(6):669-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12022.x

*WHEELCHAIR*

van Drongelen S, Schlussel M, Arnet U and Veeger D. The influence of simulated rotator cuff tears on the risk for impingement in handbike and handrim wheelchair propulsion. Clinical Biomechanics 2013;28(5):495-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.04.007

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Volokh KY. Challenge of biomechanics. Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics 2013;10(2):107-35.

*PICKS OF THE WEEK*

Shepard ELC, Wilson RP, Rees WG, Grundy E, Lambertucci SA and Vosper SB. Energy landscapes shape animal movement ecology. American Naturalist 2013;182(3):298-312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/671257

Wang LZ, Lu S, Liu XY, Niu XF, Wang C, Ni YK, et al. Biomechanism of impact resistance in the woodpecker's head and its application. Science China-Life Sciences 2013;56(8):715-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11427-013-4523-z

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