2014-04-09

LITERATURE UPDATE

April 3, 2014 – April 9, 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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- Not all articles have a DOI.

- 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*

Altmann B, et al. Differences in morphogenesis of 3D cultured primary human osteoblasts under static and microfluidic growth conditions. Biomaterials 2014; 35(10): 3208-3219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.12.088

Bruno AG, et al. Vertebral Size, Bone Density, and Strength in Men and Women Matched for Age and Areal Spine BMD. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2014; 29(3): 562-569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2067

Kopperdahl DL, et al. Assessment of Incident Spine and Hip Fractures in Women and Men Using Finite Element Analysis of CT Scans. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2014; 29(3): 570-580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2069

Maia LD, et al. Bone metabolism in obese rats programmed by early weaning. Metabolism-Clinical and Experimental 2014; 63(3): 352-364. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2013.11.010

Sarkalkan N, Weinans H, Zadpoor AA. Statistical shape and appearance models of bones. Bone 2014; 60: 129-140. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2013.12.006

Torimitsu S, et al. Effects of the freezing and thawing process on biomechanical properties of the human skull. Legal Medicine 2014; 16(2): 102-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2013.11.005

Yao L, Zhang W, Yang G, Zhu Y, Zhai QL, Luo CF. Morphologic characteristics of the posterior malleolus fragment: a 3-D computer tomography based study. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2014; 134(3): 389-394. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1844-0

*BOTANY*

de Borst K, Bader TK. Structure-function relationships in hardwood - Insight from micromechanical modelling. Journal of Theoretical Biology 2014; 345: 78-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2013.12.013

Soltis NE, et al. Failure under stress: the effect of the exotic herbivore Adelges tsugae on biomechanics of Tsuga canadensis. Annals of Botany 2014; 113(4): 721-730. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mct286

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Celi S, Berti S. Three-dimensional sensitivity assessment of thoracic aortic aneurysm wall stress: a probabilistic finite-element study. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2014; 45(3): 467-475. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezt400

Gasser TC, et al. A Novel Strategy to Translate the Biomechanical Rupture Risk of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms to their Equivalent Diameter Risk: Method and Retrospective Validation. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2014; 47(3): 288-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2013.12.018

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Daban JR. The energy components of stacked chromatin layers explain the morphology, dimensions and mechanical properties of metaphase chromosomes. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(92). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1043

Sakuma S, Kuroda K, Tsai CHD, Fukui W, Arai F, Kaneko M. Red blood cell fatigue evaluation based on the close-encountering point between extensibility and recoverability. Lab on a Chip 2014; 14(6): 1135-1141. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3lc51003d

Sun J, Jamilpour N, Wang FY, Wong PK. Geometric control of capillary architecture via cell-matrix mechanical interactions. Biomaterials 2014; 35(10): 3273-3280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.12.101

Tseng P, Di Carlo D. Substrates with Patterned Extracellular Matrix and Subcellular Stiffness Gradients Reveal Local Biomechanical Responses. Advanced Materials 2014; 26(8): 1242-1247. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201304607

*COMPARATIVE*

Abdala V, Tulli MJ, Russell AP, Powell GL, Cruz FB. Anatomy of the Crus and Pes of Neotropical Iguanian Lizards in Relation to Habitat use and Digitally Based Grasping Capabilities. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2014; 297(3): 397-409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22851

Alexandre CM, Quintella BR, Ferreira AF, Romao FA, Almeida PR. Swimming performance and ecomorphology of the Iberian barbel Luciobarbus bocagei (Steindachner, 1864) on permanent and temporary rivers. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 2014; 23(2): 244-258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eff.12073

Bowlin MS, McLeer DF, Danielson-Francois AM. Spiders in motion: demonstrating adaptation, structure-function relationships, and trade-offs in invertebrates. Advances in Physiology Education 2014; 38(1): 71-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00013.2013

Curth S, Fischer MS, Nyakatura JA. Ichnology of an Extant Belly-Dragging Lizard-Analogies to Early Reptile Locomotion? Ichnos-an International Journal for Plant and Animal Traces 2014; 21(1): 32-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10420940.2013.877006

Khannoon ER, Endlein T, Russell AP, Autumn K. Experimental evidence for friction-enhancing integumentary modifications of chameleons and associated functional and evolutionary implications. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2014; 281(1775). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.2334

Kohannim S, Iwasaki T. Analytical insights into optimality and resonance in fish swimming. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(92). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1073

Pace CM, Gibb AC. Sustained periodic terrestrial locomotion in air-breathing fishes. Journal of Fish Biology 2014; 84(3): 639-660. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.12318

Riede T, Goller F. Morphological basis for the evolution of acoustic diversity in oscine songbirds. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2014; 281(1779). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.2306

Tinius A, Russell AP. Geometric Morphometric Analysis of the Breast-Shoulder Apparatus of Lizards: A Test Case Using Jamaican Anoles (Squamata: Dactyloidae). Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2014; 297(3): 410-432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22869

Tramacere F, Kovalev A, Kleinteich T, Gorb SN, Mazzolai B. Structure and mechanical properties of Octopus vulgaris suckers. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(91). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.0816

Wang H, Wang L, Shao JD, Liu TT, Dai ZD. LONG HINDLIMBS CONTRIBUTE TO AIR-RIGHTING PERFORMANCE IN FALLING TREE FROGS. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013; 13(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s021951941340023x

Zurek DB, Gilbert C. Static antennae act as locomotory guides that compensate for visual motion blur in a diurnal, keen-eyed predator. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2014; 281(1779). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.3072

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Brozovic J, Demoli N, Farkas N, Susic M, Alar Z, Panduric DG. Properties of axially loaded implant-abutment assemblies using digital holographic interferometry analysis. Dental Materials 2014; 30(3): E17-E27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2013.12.005

Crofts SB, Summers AP. How to best smash a snail: the effect of tooth shape on crushing load. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(92). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1053

Manuel CT, Leary R, Protsenko DE, Wong BJF. Nasal Tip Support: A Finite Element Analysis of the Role of the Caudal Septum During Tip Depression. Laryngoscope 2014; 124(3): 649-654. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/lary.24321

Xu HP, et al. The effects of ageing on the biomechanical properties of root dentine and fracture. Journal of Dentistry 2014; 42(3): 305-311. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2013.11.025

*ERGONOMICS*

Abdoli-E M, Damecour C, Petersen A, Potvin J. Investigation of pacing as a control measure for an industrial lifting task above waist height. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 15-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131682

Albert WJ, Everson D, Rae M, Callaghan JP, Croll J, Kuruganti U. Biomechanical and ergonomic assessment of urban transit operators. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 33-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131683

Azar NR, Iley T, Godin CA, Callaghan JP, Andrews DM. Three-dimensional peak and cumulative shoulder loads and postures during non-occupational tasks: A preliminary investigation. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 73-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131684

Beach TAC, Frost D, Clark JM, Maly MR, Callaghan JP. Unilateral ankle immobilization alters the kinematics and kinetics of lifting. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(2): 221-234. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-121573

Costigan PA, Morin EL, Reid SA. Shouldering the load: A review of Joan Stevenson's work on occupational lifting and design evaluation of load carriage equipment. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 5-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131688

Dumas GA, Preston D, Beaucage-Gauvreau E, Lawani M. Posture analysis of lifting a load for head carriage and comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 63-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131686

Eger T, et al. Vibration induced white-feet: Overview and field study of vibration exposure and reported symptoms in workers. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 101-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131692

Stevenson JM. Looking forward by looking back: Helping to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2014; 47(1): 137-141. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-131691

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Castanera D, Vila B, Razzolini NL, Santos VF, Pascual C, Canudo JI. Sauropod trackways of the Iberian Peninsula: palaeoetological and palaeoenvironmental implications. Journal of Iberian Geology 2014; 40(1): 49-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.5209/rev_JIGE.2014.v40.n1.44087

Daza JD, Bauer AM, Snively ED. On the Fossil Record of the Gekkota. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2014; 297(3): 433-462. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22856

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Aguiar L, Santos-Rocha R, Branco M, Vieira F, Veloso A. BIOMECHANICAL MODEL FOR KINETIC AND KINEMATIC DESCRIPTION OF GAIT DURING SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF BIOMECHANICAL LOAD ON THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2014; 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519414500043

Camargo F, Ackermann M, Loss JF, Sacco ICN. Influence of Center of Pressure Estimation Errors on 3D Inverse Dynamics Solutions During Gait at Different Velocities. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 790-797.

Gregg RD, Rouse EJ, Hargrove LJ, Sensinger JW. Evidence for a Time-Invariant Phase Variable in Human Ankle Control. Plos One 2014; 9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0089163

Gu YD, et al. PLANTAR PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION CHARACTER IN YOUNG FEMALE WITH MILD HALLUX VALGUS WEARING HIGH-HEELED SHOES. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2014; 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519414500080

Malone LA, Bastian AJ. Spatial and Temporal Asymmetries in Gait Predict Split-Belt Adaptation Behavior in Stroke. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 2014; 28(3): 230-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968313505912

Marsh WE, Kelly JW, Dark VJ, Oliver JH. Cognitive Demands of Semi-Natural Virtual Locomotion. Presence-Teleoperators and Virtual Environments 2013; 22(3): 216-234. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/PRES_a_00152

Willwacher S, Potthast W, Konrad M, Brueggemann GP. Effect of Heel Construction on Muscular Control Potential of the Ankle Joint in Running. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 740-748.

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Kelly LA, Cresswell AG, Racinais S, Whiteley R, Lichtwark G. Intrinsic foot muscles have the capacity to control deformation of the longitudinal arch. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(93). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1188

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Kondo E, Merican AM, Yasuda K, Amis AA. Biomechanical Analysis of Knee Laxity With Isolated Anteromedial or Posterolateral Bundle-Deficient Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2014; 30(3): 335-343. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.12.003

*METHODS*

Bidder OR, et al. Love Thy Neighbour: Automatic Animal Behavioural Classification of Acceleration Data Using the K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm. Plos One 2014; 9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088609

McCune M, Shafiee A, Forgacs G, Kosztin I. Predictive modeling of post bioprinting structure formation. Soft Matter 2014; 10(11): 1790-1800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3sm52806e

Pamies-Vila R, Font-Llagunes JM, Lugris U, Cuadrado J. Parameter identification method for a three-dimensional foot-ground contact model. Mechanism and Machine Theory 2014; 75: 107-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2014.01.010

Parker KJ, Baddoury N. THE GAUSSIAN SHEAR WAVE IN A DISPERSIVE MEDIUM. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2014; 40(4): 675-684. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2013.10.023

Partin A, Hah Z, Barry CT, Rubens DJ, Parker KJ. ELASTICITY ESTIMATES FROM IMAGES OF CRAWLING WAVES GENERATED BY MINIATURE SURFACE SOURCES. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2014; 40(4): 685-694. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2013.05.019

Pheiffer TS, Thompson RC, Rucker DC, Simpson AL, Miga MI. MODEL-BASED CORRECTION OF TISSUE COMPRESSION FOR TRACKED ULTRASOUND IN SOFT TISSUE IMAGE-GUIDED SURGERY. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2014; 40(4): 788-803. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2013.11.003

Plaksin M, Shoham S, Kimmel E. Intramembrane Cavitation as a Predictive Bio-Piezoelectric Mechanism for Ultrasonic Brain Stimulation. Physical Review X 2014; 4(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevX.4.011004

Waag S, Stoffel MH, Spadavecchia C, Eichenberger U, Rohrbach H. Ultrasound-guided block of sciatic and femoral nerves: an anatomical study. Laboratory Animals 2014; 48(2): 97-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0023677213516314

*MODELING*

Campoli G, Bolsterlee B, van der Helm F, Weinans H, Zadpoor AA. Effects of densitometry, material mapping and load estimation uncertainties on the accuracy of patient-specific finite-element models of the scapula. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(93). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1146

Fuentes MA. The mechanical cost of transport of fast running animals. Journal of Theoretical Biology 2014; 345: 22-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2013.12.002

Pelteret JPV, Reddy BD. Development of a Computational Biomechanical Model of the Human Upper-Airway Soft-Tissues Toward Simulating Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clinical Anatomy 2014; 27(2): 182-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22313

Wang XL, Osborne MT, Alben S. Optimizing snake locomotion on an inclined plane. Physical Review E 2014; 89(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.89.012717

*MUSCLE*

Barker PJ, Hapuarachchi KS, Ross JA, Sambaiew E, Ranger TA, Briggs CA. Anatomy and Biomechanics of Gluteus Maximus and the Thoracolumbar Fascia at the Sacroiliac Joint. Clinical Anatomy 2014; 27(2): 234-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22233

Bar-On L, et al. Is an Instrumented Spasticity Assessment an Improvement Over Clinical Spasticity Scales in Assessing and Predicting the Response to Integrated Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014; 95(3): 515-523. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.08.010

David P, Halimi M, Mora I, Doutrellot PL, Petitjean M. Isokinetic Testing of Evertor and Invertor Muscles in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 696-704.

Qiu JH, et al. Biomechanical regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell functions: from in vitro to in vivo understanding. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(90). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.0852

Stock MS, Beck TW, DeFreitas JM, Ye X. Mechanomyographic Responses for the Biceps Brachii Are Unable to Track the Declines in Peak Torque During 25, 50, 75, and 100 Fatiguing Isokinetic Muscle Actions. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 769-778.

*NEURAL*

Kutz DF, Kaulich T, Fohre W, Gerwig M, Timmann D, Kolb FP. Comparison of the classically conditioned withdrawal reflex in cerebellar patients and healthy control subjects during stance: 2. Biomechanical characteristics. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory 2014; 109: 178-192. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nlm.2013.12.016

Tattersall TL, et al. Imagined gait modulates neuronal network dynamics in the human pedunculopontine nucleus. Nature Neuroscience 2014; 17(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.3642

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Brandolini N, Cristofolini L, Viceconti M. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS FOR THE BIOMECHANICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN SPINE: A REVIEW. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2014; 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519414300026

Chan DD, Neu CP. Intervertebral Disc Internal Deformation Measured by Displacements Under Applied Loading with MRI at 3T. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2014; 71(3): 1231-1237. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mrm.24757

Fogel GR, Parikh RD, Ryu SI, Turner AWL. Biomechanics of lateral lumbar interbody fusion constructs with lateral and posterior plate fixation. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine 2014; 20(3): 291-297. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.11.spine13617

Li YM, Lubelski D, Abdullah KG, Mroz TE, Steinmetz MP. Minimally invasive tubular resection of the anomalous transverse process in patients with Bertolotti's syndrome. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine 2014; 20(3): 283-290. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.11.spine13132

Shweikeh F, et al. Robotics and the spine: a review of current and ongoing applications. Neurosurgical Focus 2014; 36(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2014.1.focus13526

Splendiani A, Ferrari F, Barile A, Masciocchi C, Gallucci M. Occult neural foraminal stenosis caused by association between disc degeneration and facet joint osteoarthritis: demonstration with dedicated upright MRI system. Radiologia Medica 2014; 119(3): 164-174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11547-013-0330-7

Vacas FG, Juanco FE, de la Blanca A, Novoa MP, Pozo SP. The flexion-extension response of a novel lumbar intervertebral disc prosthesis: A finite element study. Mechanism and Machine Theory 2014; 73: 273-281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2013.11.013

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Coelho PG, et al. The in vivo effect of P-15 coating on early osseointegration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2014; 102(3): 430-440. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33020

Ersen A, Demirhan M, Atalar AC, Kapicioglu M, Baysal G. Platelet-rich plasma for enhancing surgical rotator cuff repair: evaluation and comparison of two application methods in a rat model. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2014; 134(3): 405-411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1914-3

Gajdobranski D, et al. Influence of Different Methods of Internal Bone Fixation on Characteristics of Bone Callus in Experimental Animals. Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo 2014; 142(1-2): 40-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/sarh1402040g

Kammerlander C, et al. Long-term results of the augmented PFNA: a prospective multicenter trial. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2014; 134(3): 343-349. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1902-7

Lee YHD, Siebold R, Paessler HH. Implant-free ACL reconstruction: a review. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2014; 134(3): 395-404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1913-4

Mendel E, Nathoo N, Scharschmidt T, Schmidt C, Boehmler J, Mayerson JL. Creation of false pedicles and a neo-pelvis for lumbopelvic reconstruction following en bloc resection of an iliosacral chondrosarcoma with lumbar spine extension. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine 2014; 20(3): 327-334. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.11.spine13211

Song GY, Zhang J, Li X, Chen XZ, Li Y, Feng H. Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With an Augmented Remnant Repair: A Comparative Macroscopic and Biomechanical Study in an Animal Model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2014; 30(3): 344-351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.11.030

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Bhan S, Levine I, Laing AC. The Influence of Body Mass Index and Gender on the Impact Attenuation Properties of Flooring Systems. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 731-739.

Schmid S, Armand S, Pataky Z, Golay A, Allet L. The Relationship Between Different Body Mass Index Categories and Chair Rise Performance in Adult Women. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 705-711.

*ROBOTICS*

Chen SC, Huang KJ, Chen WH, Shen SY, Li CH, Lin PC. Quattroped: A Leg-Wheel Transformable Robot. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2014; 19(2): 730-742. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2013.2253615

Couto M, Santos CP, Machado J. Modelling and Design of a Tridimensional Compliant Leg for Bioloid Quadruped. Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences 2014; 8(4): 1501-1507.

Kano T, Watanabe Y, Satake F, Ishiguro A. Decentralized-controlled multi-terrain robot inspired by flatworm locomotion. Advanced Robotics 2014; 28(7): 523-531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.878667

Khalid A, Mekid S, Hussain A. Characteristic Analysis of Bioinspired Pod Structure Robotic Configurations. Cognitive Computation 2014; 6(1): 89-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12559-013-9210-7

Salvucci V, Kimura Y, Oh S, Koseki T, Hori Y. Comparing Approaches for Actuator Redundancy Resolution in Biarticularly-Actuated Robot Arms. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2014; 19(2): 765-776. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2013.2257826

Zhang JQ, Han XL, Han XY. Walking quality guaranteed central pattern generator control method. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 2014; 228(3): 569-579. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406213488854

*REHABILITATION*

Nardone A, Turcato AM, Schieppati M. Effects of balance and gait rehabilitation in cerebellar disease of vascular or degenerative origin. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience 2014; 32(2): 233-245. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/rnn-130315

Pietrusinski M, Cajigas I, Severini G, Bonato P, Mavroidis C. Robotic Gait Rehabilitation Trainer. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2014; 19(2): 490-499. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2013.2243915

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Binnie MJ, Dawson B, Pinnington H, Landers G, Peeling P. Sand training: a review of current research and practical applications. Journal of Sports Sciences 2014; 32(1): 8-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2013.805239

Estevan I, Falco C. MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK ACCORDING TO HEIGHT AND DISTANCE IN TAEKWONDO. Biology of Sport 2013; 30(4): 275-279. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1077553

Fife GP, O'Sullivan D, Pieter W. BIOMECHNAICS OF HEAD INJURY IN OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO AND BOXING. Biology of Sport 2013; 30(4): 263-268. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1077551

Formosa DP, Sayers MGL, Burkett B. Backstroke Swimming: Exploring Gender Differences in Passive Drag and Instantaneous Net Drag Force. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 662-669.

Hodges GN, Kriellaars DJ. The Effect of Two Movement Strategies on Shoulder Resultant Joint Moment During Elastic Resistance Exercise. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 712-720.

Invernizzi PL, Limonta E, Bosio A, Scurati R, Veicsteinas A, Esposito F. Effects of a 25-km trial on psychological, physiological and stroke characteristics of short- and mid-distance swimmers. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2014; 54(1): 53-62.

Jacquier-Bret J, Faupin A, Rezzoug N, Gorce P. A New Postural Force Production Index to Assess Propulsion Effectiveness During Handcycling. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 798-803.

Kipp K, Brown TN, McLean SG, Palmieri-Smith RM. Decision Making and Experience Level Influence Frontal Plane Knee Joint Biomechanics During a Cutting Maneuver. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 756-762.

Lockie RG, Vickery WM. KINEMATICS THAT DIFFERENTIATE THE BEACH FLAGS START BETWEEN ELITE AND NON-ELITE SPRINTERS. Biology of Sport 2013; 30(4): 255-261. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1077550

Roemer K, Hortobagyi T, Richter C, Munoz-Maldonado Y, Hamilton S. Effect of BMI on Knee Joint Torques in Ergometer Rowing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 763-768.

Tanikawa H, Matsumoto H, Komiyama I, Kiriyama Y, Toyama Y, Nagura T. Comparison of Knee Mechanics Among Risky Athletic Motions for Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 749-755.

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Hasan J, Fisher J, Ingham E. Current strategies in meniscal regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2014; 102(3): 619-634. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33030

Thorpe CT, Riley GP, Birch HL, Clegg PD, Screen HRC. Fascicles from energy-storing tendons show an age-specific response to cyclic fatigue loading. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2014; 11(92). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1058

Xu Y, et al. The effect of mechanical stimulation on the maturation of TDSCs-poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone)/collagen scaffold constructs for tendon tissue engineering. Biomaterials 2014; 35(9): 2760-2772. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.12.042

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Brenner E. Human body preservation - old and new techniques. Journal of Anatomy 2014; 224(3): 316-344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12160

Naik N, Caves J, Chaikof EL, Allen MG. Generation of Spatially Aligned Collagen Fiber Networks Through Microtransfer Molding. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2014; 3(3): 367-374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adhm.201300112

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Patton DA, McIntosh AS, Kleiven S. The Biomechanical Determinants of Concussion: Finite Element Simulations to Investigate Brain Tissue Deformations During Sporting Impacts to the Unprotected Head. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2013; 29(6): 721-730.

Sarkar K, Keachie K, Nguyen U, Muizelaar JP, Zwienenberg-Lee M, Shahlaie K. Computed tomography characteristics in pediatric versus adult traumatic brain injury. Journal of Neurosurgery-Pediatrics 2014; 13(3): 307-314. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.12.peds13223

Sosa I, Stemberga V. Role of subconcussion and repetitive TBI. Journal of Neurosurgery 2014; 120(3): 789-789. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2013.10.jns132097

Zani L, Cristofolini L, Juszczyk MM, Grassi L, Viceconti M. A NEW PARADIGM FOR THE IN VITRO SIMULATION OF SIDEWAYS FALL LOADING OF THE PROXIMAL HUMAN FEMUR. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2014; 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519414500055

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Toholj B, Cincovic M, Stevancevic M, Spasojevic J, Ivetic V, Potkonjak A. Evaluation of ultrasonography for measuring solar soft tissue thickness as a predictor of sole ulcer formation in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. Veterinary Journal 2014; 199(2): 290-294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvj1.2013.11.005

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

McMonnies CW. An examination of the baropathic nature of axial myopia. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 2014; 97(2): 116-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cxo.12101

*WHEELCHAIR*

Croft L, Lenton J, Tolfrey K, Goosey-Tolfrey V. The effects of experience on the energy cost of wheelchair propulsion. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2013; 49(6): 865-873.

Gefen A. Tissue Changes in Patients Following Spinal Cord Injury and Implications for Wheelchair Cushions and Tissue Loading: A Literature Review. Ostomy Wound Management 2014; 60(2): 34-45.

Lenton JP, van der Woude L, Fowler N, Nicholson G, Tolfrey K, Goosey-Tolfrey V. Hand-Rim Forces and Gross Mechanical Efficiency in Asynchronous and Synchronous Wheelchair Propulsion: A Comparison. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2014; 35(3): 223-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1345178

Mason B, Lenton J, Leicht C, Goosey-Tolfrey V. A physiological and biomechanical comparison of over-ground, treadmill and ergometer wheelchair propulsion. Journal of Sports Sciences 2014; 32(1): 78-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2013.807350

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Haeufle DFB, Gunther M, Wunner G, Schmitt S. Quantifying control effort of biological and technical movements: An information-entropy-based approach. Physical Review E 2014; 89(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.89.012716

*PICK OF THE WEEK*

Handford ML, Srinivasan M. Sideways walking: preferred is slow, slow is optimal, and optimal is expensive. Biology Letters 2014; 10(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2013.1006

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