LITERATURE UPDATE
March 6, 2014 – March 12, 2014
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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*BONE*
Daegling DJ, Granatosky MC, McGraw WS. Ontogeny of Material Stiffness Heterogeneity in the Macaque Mandibular Corpus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2014; 153(2): 297-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22432
Li J, Yang HL, Wang HF, Ruan JM. Low elastic modulus titanium-nickel scaffolds for bone implants. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications 2014; 34: 110-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.08.043
Piattelli A, et al. Osteocyte density in the peri-implant bone of implants retrieved after different time periods (4 weeks to 27 years). Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2014; 102(2): 239-243. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33000
Smith SD, Jansson KS, Philippon MJ, LaPrade RF, Wijdicks CA. Fracture mechanics of the femoral neck in a composite bone model: Effects of platen geometry. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 602-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.10.042
Thormann U, et al. Differences of bone healing in metaphyseal defect fractures between osteoporotic and physiological bone in rats. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2014; 45(3): 487-493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.10.033
Zheng H, et al. Effect of a beta-TCP collagen composite bone substitute on healing of drilled bone voids in the distal femoral condyle of rabbits. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2014; 102(2): 376-383. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33016
*BOTANY*
Danjon F, Caplan JS, Fortin M, Meredieu C. Descendant root volume varies as a function of root type: estimation of root biomass lost during uprooting in Pinus pinaster. Frontiers in Plant Science 2013; 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2013.00402
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Atluri P, et al. Normalization of Postinfarct Biomechanics Using a Novel Tissue-Engineered Angiogenic Construct. Circulation 2013; 128(11): S95-S104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.112.000368
Bollache E, et al. Descending aorta subject-specific one-dimensional model validated against in vivo data. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 424-431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.009
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Pachenari M, Seyedpour SM, Janmaleki M, Shayan SB, Taranejoo S, Hosseinkhani H. Mechanical properties of cancer cytoskeleton depend on actin filaments to microtubules content: Investigating different grades of colon cancer cell lines. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 373-379. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.020
*COMPARATIVE*
Nguyen V, Lilly B, Castro C. The exoskeletal structure and tensile loading behavior of an ant neck joint. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 497-504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.10.053
Sole M, Santos R, Molina A, Galisteo A, Valera M. Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training. Animal 2014; 8(2): 192-199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1751731113002036
Sugni M, et al. Comparing dynamic connective tissue in echinoderms and sponges: Morphological and mechanical aspects and environmental sensitivity. Marine Environmental Research 2014; 93: 123-132. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2013.07.010
Suter RB. Spider locomotion on the water surface: biomechanics and diversity. Journal of Arachnology 2013; 41(2): 93-101.
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Holberg C, Winterhalder P, Holberg N, Wichelhaus A, Rudzki-Janson I. Indirect miniscrew anchorage: biomechanical loading of the dental anchorage during mandibular molar protraction-an FEM analysis. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte Der Kieferorthopadie 2014; 75(1): 16-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00056-013-0190-8
Lazari PC, et al. Stress distribution on dentin-cement-post interface varying root canal and glass fiber post diameters. A three-dimensional finite element analysis based on micro-C data. Journal of Applied Oral Science 2013; 21(6): 511-517. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1679-775720130203
*ERGONOMICS*
McBride D, Paulin S, Herbison P, Waite D, Bagheri N. Low Back and Neck Pain in Locomotive Engineers Exposed to Whole-Body Vibration. Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health 2014; 69(4): 207-213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2013.771246
Neesham-Smith D, Aisbett B, Netto K. Trunk postures and upper-body muscle activations during physically demanding wildfire suppression tasks. Ergonomics 2014; 57(1): 86-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2013.862308
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Ancrenaz M, et al. Coming down from the trees: Is terrestrial activity in Bornean orangutans natural or disturbance driven? Scientific Reports 2014; 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep04024
Cray J, Cooper GM, Mooney MP, Siegel MI. Ectocranial Suture Fusion in Primates: Pattern and Phylogeny. Journal of Morphology 2014; 275(3): 342-347. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20218
Dzialo C, et al. Functional Implications of Squamosal Suture Size in Paranthropus boisei. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2014; 153(2): 260-268. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22427
Granatosky MC, Lemelin P, Chester SGB, Pampush JD, Schmitt D. Functional and Evolutionary Aspects of Axial Stability in Euarchontans and Other Mammals. Journal of Morphology 2014; 275(3): 313-327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20216
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Anderson DI, et al. The role of locomotion in psychological development. Frontiers in Psychology 2013; 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00440
Buchman AS, et al. Associations between Quantitative Mobility Measures Derived from Components of Conventional Mobility Testing and Parkinsonian Gait in Older Adults. Plos One 2014; 9(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0086262
Chien HL, Liu MW, Lu TW, Kuo CC, Chung PC. Inter-joint sharing of total support moments in the lower extremities during gait in narrow-heeled shoes of different heights. Ergonomics 2014; 57(1): 74-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2013.855325
Di Stasi SL, Logerstedt D, Gardinier ES, Snyder-Mackler L. Gait Patterns Differ Between ACL-Reconstructed Athletes Who Pass Return-to-Sport Criteria and Those Who Fail. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(6): 1310-1318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513482718
Eves FF. Is there any Proffitt in stair climbing? A headcount of studies testing for demographic differences in choice of stairs. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review 2014; 21(1): 71-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.3758/s13423-013-0463-7
Grubaugh J, Rhea CK. Gait performance is not influenced by working memory when walking at a self-selected pace. Experimental Brain Research 2014; 232(2): 515-525. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-013-3759-y
Haim A, et al. The outcome of a novel biomechanical therapy for patients suffering from anterior knee pain. Knee 2013; 20(6): 595-599. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.11.009
Higuchi T. Visuomotor control of human adaptive locomotion: understanding the anticipatory nature. Frontiers in Psychology 2013; 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00277
Matthis JS, Fajen BR. Visual Control of Foot Placement When Walking Over Complex Terrain. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance 2014; 40(1): 106-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0033101
Mauroy G, Schepens B, Willems PA. Leg stiffness and joint stiffness while running to and jumping over an obstacle. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 526-535. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.10.039
Paulson S, Braun WA. PROPHYLACTIC ANKLE TAPING: INFLUENCE ON TREADMILL-RUNNING KINEMATICS AND RUNNING ECONOMY. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014; 28(2): 423-429. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182a1fe6f
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Wu JZ, et al. Analysis of the musculoskeletal loading of the thumb during pipetting - A pilot study. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 392-399. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.015
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Casagranda BU, Leeman J, Costello JM, Rafiee B, Harner CD. Coronal oblique imaging of the knee: Can it increase radiologists' confidence in diagnosing posterior root meniscal tears? Clinical Radiology 2013; 68(6): E316-E322. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2013.01.012
Elmorsy S, Funakoshi T, Sasazawa F, Todoh M, Tadano S, Iwasaki N. Chondroprotective effects of high-molecular-weight cross-linked hyaluronic acid in a rabbit knee osteoarthritis model. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2014; 22(1): 121-127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.10.005
Irianto J, Ramaswamy G, Serra R, Knight MM. Depletion of chondrocyte primary cilia reduces the compressive modulus of articular cartilage. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 579-582. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.040
King LK, March L, Anandacoomarasamy A. Obesity & osteoarthritis. Indian Journal of Medical Research 2013; 138: 185-193.
Lange T, Maclaren J, Herbst M, Lovell-Smith C, Izadpanah K, Zaitsev M. Knee Cartilage MRI with In Situ Mechanical Loading Using Prospective Motion Correction. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2014; 71(2): 516-523. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mrm.24679
Schmitz RJ, Sauret JJ, Shultz SJ. Anterior tibiofemoral intersegmental forces during landing are predicted by passive restraint measures in women. Knee 2013; 20(6): 493-499. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.04.017
*METHODS*
Balsalobre-Fernandez C, Tejero-Gonzalez CM, del Campo-Vecino J, Bavaresco N. THE CONCURRENT VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF A LOW-COST, HIGH-SPEED CAMERA-BASED METHOD FOR MEASURING THE FLIGHT TIME OF VERTICAL JUMPS. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014; 28(2): 528-533. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318299a52e
Griebel AJ, Trippel SB, Emery NC, Neu CP. Noninvasive Assessment of Osteoarthritis Severity in Human Explants by Multicontrast MRI. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2014; 71(2): 807-814. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mrm.24725
Thevenot J, Koivumaki J, Kuhn V, Eckstein F, Jamsa T. A novel methodology for generating 3D finite element models of the hip from 2D radiographs. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 438-444. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.004
*MODELING*
Karimi A, Navidbakhsh M, Beigzadeh B. A visco-hyperelastic constitutive approach for modeling polyvinyl alcohol sponge. Tissue & Cell 2014; 46(1): 97-102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tice.2013.12.004
O'Higgins P, Milne N. Applying geometric morphometrics to compare changes in size and shape arising from finite elements analyses. Hystrix-Italian Journal of Mammalogy 2013; 24(1): 126-132. http://dx.doi.org/10.4404/hystrix-24.1-6284
Ruberg T, Cirak F. A fixed-grid b-spline finite element technique for fluid-structure interaction. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids 2014; 74(9): 623-660. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fld.3864
*MUSCLE*
Nagle AS, Barker MA, Kleeman SD, Haridas B, Mast TD. Passive biomechanical properties of human cadaveric levator ani muscle at low strains. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 583-586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.033
*NEURAL*
Borodinsky LN, Belgacem YH, Swapna I, Sequerra ES. Dynamic regulation of neurotransmitter specification: Relevance to nervous system homeostasis. Neuropharmacology 2014; 78: 75-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2012.12.005
Brown A, Nabel A, Oh W, Etlinger JD, Zeman RJ. Perfusion imaging of spinal cord contusion: injury-induced blockade and partial reversal by beta(2)-agonist treatment in rats. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine 2014; 20(2): 164-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.10.spine13113
Kim HA, et al. Resolving pathobiological mechanisms relating to Huntington disease: Gait, balance, and involuntary movements in mice with targeted ablation of striatal D1 dopamine receptor cells. Neurobiology of Disease 2014; 62: 323-337. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2013.09.015
Lin B, Xu Y, Zhang B, He Y, Yan Y, He MC. MEK inhibition reduces glial scar formation and promotes the recovery of sensorimotor function in rats following spinal cord injury. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 2014; 7(1): 66-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/etm.2013.1371
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Gonzalez-Blohm SA, Doulgeris JJ, Aghayev K, Lee WE, Volkov A, Vrionis FD. Biomechanical analysis of an interspinous fusion device as a stand-alone and as supplemental fixation to posterior expandable interbody cages in the lumbar spine. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine 2014; 20(2): 209-219. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.10.spine13612
Ivancic PC. Cervical spine instability following axial compression injury: A biomechanical study. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research 2014; 100(1): 127-133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2013.10.015
Yan L, Chang Z, Xu ZW, Liu TJ, He BR, Hao DJ. Biomechanical effects of bone cement volume on the endplates of augmented vertebral body: a three-dimensional finite element analysis. Chinese Medical Journal 2014; 127(1): 79-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20131387
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Ab-Lazid R, Perilli E, Ryan MK, Costi JJ, Reynolds KJ. Does cancellous screw insertion torque depend on bone mineral density and/or microarchitecture? Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 347-353. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.030
Agarwal Y, Doebele S, Windolf M, Shiozawa T, Gueorguiev B, Stuby FM. Two-leg alternate loading model - A different approach to biomechanical investigations of fixation methods of the injured pelvic ring with focus on the pubic symphysis. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 380-386. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.008
Anderson CN, et al. Biomechanical Evaluation of Physeal-Sparing Fixation Methods in Tibial Eminence Fractures. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(7): 1586-1594. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513488505
Beaver AB, Parks BG, Hinton RY. Biomechanical Analysis of Distal Clavicle Excision With Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(7): 1684-1688. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513488750
Beitzel K, et al. Biomechanical Properties of Double- and Single-Row Suture Anchor Repair for Surgical Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(7): 1642-1648. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513487061
Elkins JM, Callaghan JJ, Brown TD. Stability and Trunnion Wear Potential in Large-diameter Metal-on-Metal Total Hips: A Finite Element Analysis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2014; 472(2): 529-542. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-3244-8
Ficklscherer A, et al. Does Footprint Preparation Influence Tendon-to-Bone Healing After Rotator Cuff Repair in an Animal Model? Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2014; 30(2): 188-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.11.016
Goldsmith MT, Jansson KS, Smith SD, Engebretsen L, LaPrade RF, Wijdicks CA. Biomechanical Comparison of Anatomic Single- and Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions An In Vitro Study. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(7): 1595-1604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513487065
Hapa O, et al. The influence of suture material on the strength of horizontal mattress suture configuration for meniscus repair. Knee 2013; 20(6): 577-580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.11.010
Jackson TJ, Hanypsiak B, Stake CE, Lindner D, El Bitar YF, Domb BG. Arthroscopic Labral Base Repair in the Hip: Clinical Results of a Described Technique. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2014; 30(2): 208-213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.11.021
Kim SJ, Lee SK, Kim SH, Kim SH, Jung M. Clinical Outcomes for Reconstruction of the Posterolateral Corner and Posterior Cruciate Ligament in Injuries With Mild Grade 2 or Less Posterior Translation Comparison With Isolated Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(7): 1613-1620. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513485927
Korim MT, Esler CNA, Reddy VRM, Ashford RU. A systematic review of endoprosthetic replacement for non-tumour indications around the knee joint. Knee 2013; 20(6): 367-375. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.09.001
Nawabi DH, Meftah M, Nam D, Ranawat AS, Ranawat CS. Durable Fixation Achieved With Medialized, High Hip Center Cementless THAs for Crowe II and III Dysplasia. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2014; 472(2): 630-636. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-3187-0
Nuchtern JV, et al. Biomechanical Evaluation of 3 Stabilization Methods on Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(6): 1387-1394. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513484892
Omi R, et al. The Effect of the Remplissage Procedure on Shoulder Range of Motion: A Cadaveric Study. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2014; 30(2): 178-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.11.003
Pujol N, Queinnec S, Boisrenoult P, Maqdes A, Beaufils P. Anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament related to hamstring tendon grafts. A cadaveric study. Knee 2013; 20(6): 511-514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.10.006
Rotne R, Bertollo N, Walsh W, Dhand NK, Voss K, Johnson KA. Influence of plate-bone contact on cyclically loaded conically coupled locking plate failure. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2014; 45(3): 515-521. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.11.032
Sun L, Wu B, Tian M, Liu BC, Luo YZ. Comparison of graft healing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with and without a preserved remnant in rabbits. Knee 2013; 20(6): 537-544. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.09.004
Wagner E, Ortiz C, Wagner P, Guzman R, Ahumada X, Maffulli N. Biomechanical Evaluation of Various Suture Configurations in Side-to-Side Tenorrhaphy. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2014; 96A(3): 232-236. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.l.01552
Yoon RS, Dziadosz D, Porter DA, Frank MA, Smith WR, Liporace FA. A comprehensive update on current fixation options for two-part proximal humerus fractures A biomechanical investigation. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2014; 45(3): 510-514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.08.024
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Patterson MR, Delahunt E. A diagonal landing task to assess dynamic postural stability in ACL reconstructed females. Knee 2013; 20(6): 532-536. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.07.008
*ROBOTICS*
Bruzzone L, Fanghella P. Mantis: hybrid leg-wheel ground mobile robot. Industrial Robot-an International Journal 2014; 41(1): 26-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ir-02-2013-330
Yu JZ, Wang K, Tan M, Zhang JW. Design and Control of an Embedded Vision Guided Robotic Fish with Multiple Control Surfaces. Scientific World Journal 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/631296
*REACHING / GRASP*
Dounskaia N, Wang WY, Sainburg RL, Przybyla A. Preferred directions of arm movements are independent of visual perception of spatial directions. Experimental Brain Research 2014; 232(2): 575-586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-013-3766-z
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Esfandiarpour F, Shakourirad A, Moghaddam ST, Olyaei G, Eslami A, Farahmand F. Comparison of kinematics of ACL-deficient and healthy knees during passive flexion and isometric leg press. Knee 2013; 20(6): 505-510. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.09.009
Gulgin HR, Schulte BC, Crawley AA. CORRELATION OF TITLEIST PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE (TPI) LEVEL 1 MOVEMENT SCREENS AND GOLF SWING FAULTS. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014; 28(2): 534-539. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31829b2ac4
Ho LKW, Lorenzen C, Wilson CJ, Saunders JE, Williams MD. REVIEWING CURRENT KNOWLEDGE IN SNATCH PERFORMANCE AND TECHNIQUE: THE NEED FOR FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN APPLIED RESEARCH. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014; 28(2): 574-586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31829c0bf8
Lyle MA, Valero-Cuevas FJ, Gregor RJ, Powers CM. Control of dynamic foot-ground interactions in male and female soccer athletes: Females exhibit reduced dexterity and higher limb stiffness during landing. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 512-517. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.10.038
Nicholettos A, Barcellona MG, Morrissey MC. The immediate effects of open kinetic chain knee extensor exercise at different loads on knee anterior laxity in the uninjured. Knee 2013; 20(6): 500-504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.10.014
Philippon MJ, Ho CP, Briggs KK, Stull J, LaPrade RF. Prevalence of Increased Alpha Angles as a Measure of Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement in Youth Ice Hockey Players. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(6): 1357-1362. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513483448
Suarez-Arrones L, Portillo J, Pareja-Blanco F, de Villareal ES, Sanchez-Medina L, Munguia-Izquierdo D. MATCH-PLAY ACTIVITY PROFILE IN ELITE WOMEN'S RUGBY UNION PLAYERS. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014; 28(2): 452-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182999e2b
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Cross MB, Raphael BS, Maak TG, Plaskos C, Egidy CC, Pearle AD. Characterization of the orientation and isometry of Humphrey's ligament. Knee 2013; 20(6): 515-519. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.04.002
Kim KE, Hsu SL, Woo SLY. Tensile properties of the medial patellofemoral ligament: The effect of specimen orientation. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(2): 592-595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.11.026
Lehner C, et al. Bupivacaine Induces Short-Term Alterations and Impairment in Rat Tendons. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013; 41(6): 1411-1418. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513485406
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Baum MJ, Heepe L, Gorb SN. Friction behavior of a microstructured polymer surface inspired by snake skin. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology 2014; 5: 83-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.5.8
Bertrand MM, Alsaid B, Droupy S, Benoit G, Prudhomme M. Biomechanical origin of the Denonvilliers' fascia. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 2014; 36(1): 71-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1142-0
Egbert M, et al. The matricellular protein periostin contributes to proper collagen function and is downregulated during skin aging. Journal of Dermatological Science 2014; 73(1): 40-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2013.08.010
Viti F, Scaglione S, Orro A, Milanesi L. Guidelines for managing data and processes in bone and cartilage tissue engineering. Bmc Bioinformatics 2014; 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-15-s1-s14
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Stavrakakis S, Guy JH, Warlow OME, Johnson GR, Edwards SA. Longitudinal gait development and variability of growing pigs reared on three different floor types. Animal 2014; 8(2): 338-346. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s175173111300222x
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Gajewski DA, Philbeck JW, Wirtz PW, Chichka D. Angular Declination and the Dynamic Perception of Egocentric Distance. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance 2014; 40(1): 361-377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0034394
Hallahan KM, Roy AS, Ambrosio R, Salomao M, Dupps WJ. Discriminant Value of Custom Ocular Response Analyzer Waveform Derivatives in Keratoconus. Ophthalmology 2014; 121(2): 459-468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.09.013
Khawaja AP, et al. The EFIC-Norfolk Eye Study: rationale, methods and a cross-sectional analyQ; of visual impairment in a population-based cohort. Bmj Open 2013; 3(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002684
Renner RS, Velichkovsky BM, Helmert JR. The Perception of Egocentric Distances in Virtual Environments - A Review. Acm Computing Surveys 2013; 46(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2543581.2543590
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Adolph KE, Kretch KS, LoBue V. Fear of Heights in Infants? Current Directions in Psychological Science 2014; 23(1): 60-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0963721413498895
Kurita N, et al. Overactive bladder symptom severity is associated with falls in community-dwelling adults: LOHAS study. Bmj Open 2013; 3(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002413
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Iosa M, Fusco A, Morone G, Paolucci S. Development and decline of upright gait stability. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 2014; 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2014.00014