2014-07-09

LITERATURE UPDATE

July 3, 2014 – July 9, 2014

Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Greetings from the World Congress in Boston. I hope everyone is enjoying their time and absorbing a wonderful variety of biomechanics research.

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*

Bajaj D, Geissler JR, Allen MR, Burr DB, Fritton JC. The resistance of cortical bone tissue to failure under cyclic loading is reduced with alendronate. Bone 2014; 64: 57-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2014.03.045

Fassbender M, Minkwitz S, Strobel C, Schmidmaier G, Wildemann B. Stimulation of Bone Healing by Sustained Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP-2) Delivery. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2014; 15(5): 8539-8552. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms15058539

Ferrucci L, Baroni M, Ranchelli A, Lauretani F, et al. Interaction Between Bone and Muscle in Older Persons with Mobility Limitations. Current Pharmaceutical Design 2014; 20(19): 3178-3197.

Iwata K, Mashiba T, Hitora T, Yamagami Y, Yamamoto T. A large amount of microdamages in the cortical bone around fracture site in a patient of atypical femoral fracture after long-term bisphosphonate therapy. Bone 2014; 64: 183-186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2014.04.012

Kreipke TC, Rivera NC, Garrison JG, Easley JT, Turner AS, Niebur GL. Alterations in trabecular bone microarchitecture in the ovine spine and distal femur following ovariectomy. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1918-1921. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.025

Simon MJK, Beil FT, Ruther W, Busse B, et al. High fluoride and low calcium levels in drinking water is associated with low bone mass, reduced bone quality and fragility fractures in sheep. Osteoporosis International 2014; 25(7): 1891-1903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-014-2707-4

Stuermer EK, Komrakova M, Sehmisch S, Tezval M, et al. Whole body vibration during fracture healing intensifies the effects of estradiol and raloxifene in estrogen-deficient rats. Bone 2014; 64: 187-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2014.04.008

*BOTANY*

Wagner ST, Hesse L, Isnard S, Samain MS, et al. Major trends in stem anatomy and growth forms in the perianth-bearing Piperales, with special focus on Aristolochia. Annals of Botany 2014; 113(7): 1139-1154. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcu044

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Buyandelger B, Mansfield C, Knoll R. Mechano-signaling in heart failure. Pflugers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology 2014; 466(6): 1093-1099. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00424-014-1468-4

Corazza I, Bianchini D, Marcelli E, Cercenelli L, Zannoli R. Passive aortic counterpulsation: Biomechanical rationale and bench validation. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1618-1625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.001

Ghriallais RN, Bruzzi M. A Computational Analysis of the Deformation of the Femoropopliteal Artery With Stenting. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2014; 136(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4027329

Guo Q, Duffy SP, Matthews K, Santoso AT, Scott MD, Ma HS. Microfluidic analysis of red blood cell deformability. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1767-1776. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.038

Morlacchi S, Chiastra C, Cutri E, Zunino P, et al. Stent deformation, physical stress, and drug elution obtained with provisional stenting, conventional culotte and Tryton-based culotte to treat bifurcations: a virtual simulation study. Eurointervention 2014; 9(12): 1441-1453. http://dx.doi.org/10.4244/eijv9i12a242

Scherer C, Pfisterer L, Wagner AH, Hodebeck M, et al. Arterial Wall Stress Controls NFAT5 Activity in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Journal of the American Heart Association 2014; 3(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/jaha.113.000626

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Michaelson J, Hariharan V, Huang HD. Hyperglycemic and Hyperlipidemic Conditions Alter Cardiac Cell Biomechanical Properties. Biophysical Journal 2014; 106(11): 2322-2329. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2014.04.040

Wei Q, Huang H. Characterization of Partially Lifted Cell Sheets. Tissue Engineering Part A 2014; 20(11-12): 1703-1714. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2013.0274

Ziebert F, Aranson IS. Modular approach for modeling cell motility. European Physical Journal-Special Topics 2014; 223(7): 1265-1277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2014-02190-2

*COMPARATIVE*

Cheney JA, Ton D, Konow N, Riskin DK, Breuer KS, Swartz SM. Hindlimb Motion during Steady Flight of the Lesser Dog-Faced Fruit Bat, Cynopterus brachyotis. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0098093

Del Castillo DL, Panebianco MV, Negri MF, Cappozzo HL. Morphological Analysis of the Flippers in the Franciscana Dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei, Applying X-Ray Technique. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2014; 297(7): 1181-1188. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22908

Fidelin K, Wyart C. Inhibition and motor control in the developing zebrafish spinal cord. Current Opinion in Neurobiology 2014; 26: 103-109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2013.12.016

Frank D, Rangrez AY, Poyanmehr R, Seeger TS, et al. Mice with cardiac-restricted overexpression of Myozap are sensitized to biomechanical stress and develop a protein-aggregate-associated cardiomyopathy. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 2014; 72: 196-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yjmcc.2014.03.016

Park SG, Chang CB, Huang WX, Sung HJ. Simulation of swimming oblate jellyfish with a paddling-based locomotion. Journal of Fluid Mechanics 2014; 748: 731-755. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2014.206

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Chen JN, Li W, Swain MV, Darendeliler MA, Li Q. A periodontal ligament driven remodeling algorithm for orthodontic tooth movement. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1689-1695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.030

De Oliveira BF, Seraidarian PI, de Oliveira SG, Landre J, Pithon MM, Oliveira DD. TOOTH DISPLACEMENT IN SHORTENED DENTAL ARCHES: A THREE-DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENT STUDY. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2014; 111(6): 460-465.

Hashiguchi C, Kawamoto S, Kasai T, Nishi Y, Nagaoka E. Influence of an Antidiabetic Drug on Biomechanical and Histological Parameters Around Implants in Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Implant Dentistry 2014; 23(3): 264-269. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/id.0000000000000021

Leon J, Carrascosa A, Rodriguez X, Ruiz-Magaz V, Pascual A, Nart J. Finite Element Analysis Relative to the Crestal Position of a 3.0-mm-Diameter Implant. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 2014; 34(3): 381-387.

*ERGONOMICS*

Pannetier R, Wang XG. A comparison of clutching movements of freely adjusted and imposed pedal configurations for identifying discomfort assessment criteria. Applied Ergonomics 2014; 45(4): 1010-1018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2013.12.007

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Costa FR, Rocha-Barbosa O, Kellner AWA. MYOLOGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PELVIC GIRDLE OF ANHANGUERA PISCATOR (PTEROSAURIA: PTERODACTYLOIDEA) USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIRTUAL ANIMATION. Revista Brasileira De Paleontologia 2014; 17(1): 11-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4072/rbp.2014.1.02

Cunningham JA, Rahman IA, Lautenschlager S, Rayfield EJ, Donoghue PCJ. A virtual world of paleontology. Trends in Ecology & Evolution 2014; 29(6): 347-357. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2014.04.004

Eberle J, Myburgh R, Ahrens D. The Evolution of Morphospace in Phytophagous Scarab Chafers: No Competition - No Divergence? Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0098536

Hutson JD, Hutson KN. A Repeated-Measures Analysis of the Effects of Soft Tissues on Wrist Range of Motion in the Extant Phylogenetic Bracket of Dinosaurs: Implications for the Functional Origins of an Automatic Wrist Folding Mechanism in Crocodilia. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2014; 297(7): 1228-1249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22903

Martin EG, Palmer C. Air Space Proportion in Pterosaur Limb Bones Using Computed Tomography and Its Implications for Previous Estimates of Pneumaticity. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0097159

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Ackerman J, Seipel J. A model of human walking energetics with an elastically-suspended load. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1922-1927. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.016

Adouni M, Shirazi-Adl A. Partitioning of knee joint internal forces in gait is dictated by the knee adduction angle and not by the knee adduction moment. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1696-1703. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.028

Beurskens R, Wilken JM, Dingwell JB. Dynamic stability of individuals with transtibial amputation walking in destabilizing environments. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1675-1681. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.033

Cheung RTH, Rainbow MJ. Landing pattern and vertical loading rates during first attempt of barefoot running in habitual shod runners. Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 120-127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.01.006

Fascione JM, Crews RT, Wrobel JS. Association of Footprint Measurements with Plantar Kinetics A Linear Regression Model. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(2): 125-133.

Gallant JL, Pierrynowski MR. A Theoretical Perspective on Running-Related Injuries. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(2): 211-220.

Iosa M, Morelli D, Nisi E, Sorbara C, et al. Assessment of upper body accelerations in young adults with intellectual disabilities while walking, running, and dual-task running. Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 187-195. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.02.005

Kuenze C, Hertel J, Weltman A, Diduch DR, Saliba S, Hart JM. Jogging Biomechanics after Exercise in Individuals with ACL-Reconstructed Knees. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2014; 46(6): 1067-1076. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000000217

Lee S, Li JX. Effects of High-Heeled Shoes and Asymmetrical Load Carrying on Lower-Extremity Kinematics During Walking in Young Women. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(1): 58-65.

Lerner ZF, Board WJ, Browning RC. Effects of an Obesity-Specific Marker Set on Estimated Muscle and Joint Forces in Walking. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2014; 46(6): 1261-1267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000000218

McClelland JA, Feller JA, Menz HB, Webster KE. Patterns in the knee flexion-extension moment profile during stair ascent and descent in patients with total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1816-1821. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.026

Powell DW, Williams DSB, Windsor B, Butler RJ, Zhang SN. Ankle work and dynamic joint stiffness in high- compared to low-arched athletes during a barefoot running task. Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 147-156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.01.007

Ranisavljev I, Ilic V, Soldatovic I, Stefanovic D. The relationship between allometry and preferred transition speed in human locomotion. Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 196-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.03.002

Thielemans V, Meyns P, Bruijn SM. Is angular momentum in the horizontal plane during gait a controlled variable? Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 205-216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.03.003

Wood CM, Kipp K. Use of audio biofeedback to reduce tibial impact accelerations during running. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1739-1741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.008

Yang PF, Sanno M, Ganse B, Koy T, et al. Torsion and Antero-Posterior Bending in the In Vivo Human Tibia Loading Regimes during Walking and Running. Plos One 2014; 9(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094525

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Aranda Y, Munuera PV. Plantar Fasciitis and Its Relationship with Hallux Limitus. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(3): 263-268.

Hu D, Howard D, Ren L. Biomechanical Analysis of the Human Finger Extensor Mechanism during Isometric Pressing. Plos One 2014; 9(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094533

Martinez-Nova A, Gomez-Blazquez E, Escamilla-Martinez E, Perez-Soriano P, Gijon-Nogueron G, Fernandez-Seguin LM. The Foot Posture Index in Men Practicing Three Sports Different in Their Biomechanical Gestures. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(2): 154-158.

Van Alsenoy KK, De Schepper J, Santos D, Vereecke EE, D'Aout K. The Subtalar Joint Axis Palpation Technique-Part 1 Validating a Clinical Mechanical Model. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(3): 238-246.

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Mills K, Hunter DJ. Patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: An individualised pathomechanical approach to management. Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology 2014; 28(1): 73-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2014.01.006

Tekke NS, Alkan Z, Yigit O, Bekem A, et al. Importance of nasal septal cartilage perichondrium for septum strength mechanics: a cadaveric study. Rhinology 2014; 52(2): 167-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.4193/Rhino13.199

Waldstein W, Perino G, Jawetz ST, Gilbert SL, Boettner F. Does Intraarticular Inflammation Predict Biomechanical Cartilage Properties? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2014; 472(7): 2177-2184. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-014-3583-0

*METHODS*

Giandolini M, Poupard T, Gimenez P, Horvais N, et al. A simple field method to identify foot strike pattern during running. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1588-1593. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.002

Yoganandan N, Arun MWJ, Pintar FA. Normalizing and scaling of data to derive human response corridors from impact tests. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1749-1756. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.010

*MODELING*

Dreischarf M, Zander T, Shirazi-Adl A, Puttlitz CM, et al. Comparison of eight published static finite element models of the intact lumbar spine: Predictive power of models improves when combined together. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1757-1766. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.04.002

Leatherman ER, Guo HQ, Gilbert SL, Hutchinson ID, Maher SA, Santner TJ. Using a Statistically Calibrated Biphasic Finite Element Model of the Human Knee Joint to Identify Robust Designs for a Meniscal Substitute. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2014; 136(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4027510

Walenga RL, Longest PW, Sundaresan G. Creation of an in vitro biomechanical model of the trachea using rapid prototyping. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1861-1868. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.018

Xiao DZT, Wu SYQ, Mak AFT. Accumulation of loading damage and unloading reperfusion injury - Modeling of the propagation of deep tissue ulcers. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1658-1664. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.036

Zafarparandeh I, Erbulut DU, Lazoglu I, Ozer AF. Development of a Finite Element Model of the Human Cervical Spine. Turkish Neurosurgery 2014; 24(3): 312-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.8486-13.0

*NEURAL*

Beaumont E, Guevara E, Dubeau S, Lesage F, Nagai M, Popovic M. Functional electrical stimulation post-spinal cord injury improves locomotion and increases afferent input into the central nervous system in rats. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2014; 37(1): 93-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2045772313y.0000000117

Boyce VS, Mendell LM. Neurotrophins and spinal circuit function. Frontiers in Neural Circuits 2014; 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2014.00059

Carlsen EM, Perrier JF. Purines released from astrocytes inhibit excitatory synaptic transmission in the ventral horn of the spinal cord. Frontiers in Neural Circuits 2014; 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2014.00060

Gjorgjieva J, Biron D, Haspel G. Neurobiology of Caenorhabditis elegans Locomotion: Where Do We Stand? Bioscience 2014; 64(6): 476-486. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biu058

Goulding M, Bourane S, Garcia-Campmany L, Dalet A, Koch S. Inhibition downunder: an update from the spinal cord. Current Opinion in Neurobiology 2014; 26: 161-166. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2014.03.006

Law C, Paquet M, Kania A. Emergence of Motor Circuit Activity. Plos One 2014; 9(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0093836

Zorner B, Bachmann LC, Filli L, Kapitza S, et al. Chasing central nervous system plasticity: the brainstem's contribution to locomotor recovery in rats with spinal cord injury. Brain 2014; 137: 1716-1732. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/brain/awu078

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Leasure JM, Buckley J. Biomechanical Evaluation of an Interfacet Joint Decompression and Stabilization System. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2014; 136(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4026363

Rosli R, Kadir MRA, Kamarul T. Stability of cervical spine after one-level corpectomy using different numbers of screws and plate systems. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine 2014; 228(4): 342-349. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411914527074

Taso M, Le Troter A, Sdika M, Ranjeva JP, et al. Construction of an in vivo human spinal cord atlas based on high-resolution MR images at cervical and thoracic levels: preliminary results. Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics Biology and Medicine 2014; 27(3): 257-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10334-013-0403-6

Whyne CM. Biomechanics of metastatic disease in the vertebral column. Neurological Research 2014; 36(6): 493-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743132814y.0000000362

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Dobele S, Gardner M, Schroter S, Hontzsch D, Stockle U, Freude T. DLS 5.0-The Biomechanical Effects of Dynamic Locking Screws. Plos One 2014; 9(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0091933

Hartzler RU, Morrey BF, Steinmann SP, Llusa-Perez M, Sanchez-Sotelo J. Radial Head Reconstruction in Elbow Fracture-Dislocation: Monopolar or Bipolar Prosthesis? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2014; 472(7): 2144-2150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-014-3672-0

Hurt RJ, Syrcle JA, Elder S, McLaughlin R. A biomechanical comparison of unilateral and bilateral String-of-Pearls (TM) locking plates in a canine distal humeral metaphyseal gap model. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014; 27(3): 186-191. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-13-10-0133

Kannan A, Owen JR, Wayne JS, Jiranek WA. Loosely Implanted Cementless Stems May Become Rotationally Stable After Loading. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2014; 472(7): 2231-2236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-014-3577-y

Salehghaffari S, Dhaher YY. A model of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery: A validation construct and computational insights. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1609-1617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.03.003

Tinney A, Khot A, Eizenberg N, Wolfe R, Graham HK. Gastrocsoleus recession techniques AN ANATOMICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL STUDY IN HUMAN CADAVERS. Bone & Joint Journal 2014; 96B(6): 778-782. http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.96b6.33700

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Eshraghi A, Abu Osman NA, Karimi M, Gholizadeh H, Soodmand E, Abas WAW. Gait Biomechanics of Individuals with Transtibial Amputation: Effect of Suspension System. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096988

Gholizadeh H, Abu Osman NA, Eshraghi A, Ali S. The Effects of Suction and Pin/Lock Suspension Systems on Transtibial Amputees' Gait Performance. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094520

Illgner U, Budny T, Hoyer M, Wetz HH. Clinical Acceptance, Reasons for Rejection, and Reduction of In-Shoe Peak Pressure with Interdigital Silicone Orthoses. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2014; 104(1): 30-33.

*ROBOTICS*

Bazeille S, Barasuol V, Focchi M, Havoutis I, et al. Quadruped robot trotting over irregular terrain assisted by stereo-vision. Intelligent Service Robotics 2014; 7(2): 67-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11370-014-0147-9

Boyer F, Belkhiri A. Reduced Locomotion Dynamics With Passive Internal DoFs: Application to Nonholonomic and Soft Robotics. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2014; 30(3): 578-592. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2013.2294733

Degani A, Long AW, Feng SY, Brown HB, et al. Design and Open-Loop Control of the ParkourBot, a Dynamic Climbing Robot. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2014; 30(3): 705-718. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2014.2300213

Geng T. Torso Inclination Enables Faster Walking in a Planar Biped Robot With Passive Ankles. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2014; 30(3): 753-758. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2014.2298058

Islam MN, Chen ZY. Natural Gaits for Multilink Mechanical Systems. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2014; 30(3): 765-771. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2014.2298926

Lin J, Li ZM, Chang J. Gait motion stabilization tuning approach of biped robot based on augmented reality. Robotica 2014; 32(3): 325-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0263574713000799

Lopes GAD, Kersbergen B, van den Boom TJJ, De Schutter B, Babuska R. Modeling and Control of Legged Locomotion via Switching Max-Plus Models. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2014; 30(3): 652-665. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2013.2296105

Nassour J, Henaff P, Benouezdou F, Cheng G. Multi-layered multi-pattern CPG for adaptive locomotion of humanoid robots. Biological Cybernetics 2014; 108(3): 291-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-014-0592-8

Nor NM, Ma SG. A Simplified CPGs Network with Phase Oscillator Model for Locomotion Control of a Snake-like Robot. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems 2014; 75(1): 71-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10846-013-9868-9

Ozcan O, Wang H, Taylor JD, Sitti M. STRIDE II: A Water Strider-inspired Miniature Robot with Circular Footpads. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 2014; 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/58701

Pietrowska Z, Tchon K. Dynamics and Motion Planning of Trident Snake Robot. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems 2014; 75(1): 17-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10846-013-9858-y

*REHABILITATION*

Dutton RA, Khadavi MJ, Fredericson M. Update on Rehabilitation of Patellofemoral Pain. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2014; 13(3): 172-178.

Mantini S, Ciccarelli A, Ripani M. Preliminary assessment of a corrective exoskeleton for the human body. Medicina Dello Sport 2013; 66(4): 485-495.

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Acevedo RJ, Rivera-Vega A, Miranda G, Micheo W. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Identification of Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2014; 13(3): 186-191.

Arabatzi F, Patikas D, Zafeiridis A, Giavroudis K, et al. The Post-Activation Potentiation Effect on Squat Jump Performance: Age and Sex Effect. Pediatric Exercise Science 2014; 26(2): 187-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.2013-0052

Bley AS, Correa JCF, Dos Reis AC, Rabelo NDD, Marchetti PH, Lucareli PRG. Propulsion Phase of the Single Leg Triple Hop Test in Women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Biomechanical Study. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0097606

Bobbert MF. Effect of Unloading and Loading on Power in Simulated Countermovement and Squat Jumps. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2014; 46(6): 1176-1184. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000000216

Buchheit M, Mendez-Villanueva A, Mayer N, Jullien H, et al. Locomotor Performance in Highly-Trained Young Soccer Players: Does Body Size Always Matter? International Journal of Sports Medicine 2014; 35(6): 494-504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1353140

Lee SP, Chow JW, Tillman MD. Persons with Reconstructed ACL Exhibit Altered Knee Mechanics during High-Speed Maneuvers. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2014; 35(6): 528-533. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1358466

25. Malcata RM, Hopkins WG, Pearson SN. Tracking Career Performance of Successful Triathletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2014; 46(6): 1227-1234. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000000221

Murayama H, Hitosugi M, Motozawa Y, Ogino M, Koyama K. Rotational Acceleration during Head Impact Resulting from Different Judo Throwing Techniques. Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica 2014; 54(5): 374-378. http://dx.doi.org/10.2176/nmc.oa.2013-0227

Oliveira ASC, Silva PB, Lund ME, Farina D, Kersting UG. Slipping during side-step cutting: Anticipatory effects and familiarization. Human Movement Science 2014; 34: 128-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2013.12.009

Pogliacomi F, Costantino C, Pedrini MF, Pourjafar S, De Filippo M, Ceccarelli F. Anterior groin pain in athletes as a consequence of bone diseases: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and principles of treatment. Medicina Dello Sport 2014; 67(1): 1-26.

Wang LI, Peng HT. Biomechanical Comparisons of Single- and Double-Legged Drop Jumps with Changes in Drop Height. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2014; 35(6): 522-527. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1345133

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

D'Agostino P, Kerkhof FD, Shahabpour M, Moermans JP, Stockmans F, Vereecke EE. Comparison of the Anatomical Dimensions and Mechanical Properties of the Dorsoradial and Anterior Oblique Ligaments of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014; 39(6): 1098-1107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.02.025

Tan CL, Lui PPY, Lee YW, Wong YM. Scx-Transduced Tendon-Derived Stem Cells (TDSCs) Promoted Better Tendon Repair Compared to Mock-Transduced Cells in a Rat Patellar Tendon Window Injury Model. Plos One 2014; 9(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0097453

Yoo L, Reed J, Shin A, Demer JL. Atomic force microscopy determination of Young's modulus of bovine extra-ocular tendon fiber bundles. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1899-1903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.011

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Argento A, Kim W, Rozsa FW, DeBolt KL, Zikanova S, Richards JR. Shear Behavior of Bovine Scleral Tissue. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2014; 136(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4027615

Callanan A, Davis NF, McGloughlin TM, Walsh MT. The effects of stent interaction on porcine urinary bladder matrix employed as stent-graft materials. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(8): 1885-1893. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.037

Mousavi SR, Fehlner A, Streitberger KJ, Braun J, Samani A, Sack I. Measurement of in vivo cerebral volumetric strain induced by the Valsalva maneuver. Journal of Biomechanics 2014; 47(7): 1652-1657. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.02.038

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Faramarzi B. Morphological and Biomechanical Properties of Equine Laminar Junction. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2014; 34(5): 589-592. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.12.007

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Shen Y, Chen Z, Knorz MC, Li MY, Zhao J, Zhou XT. Comparison of Corneal Deformation Parameters After SMILE, LASEK, and Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK. Journal of Refractive Surgery 2014; 30(5): 310-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/1081597x-20140422-01

*WHEELCHAIR*

Pierret B, Desbrosses K, Paysant J, Meyer JP. Cardio-respiratory and subjective strains sustained by paraplegic subjects, when travelling on a cross slope in a manual wheelchair (MWC). Applied Ergonomics 2014; 45(4): 1056-1062. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2014.01.002

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Casha AR, Manche A, Gatt R, Wolak W, et al. Is there a biomechanical cause for spontaneous pneumothorax? European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2014; 45(6): 1011-1016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezt659

*PICK OF THE WEEK*

Napoli DJ, Sanders N, Wright R. ON THE LINGUISTIC EFFECTS OF ARTICULATORY EASE, WITH A FOCUS ON SIGN LANGUAGES. Language 2014; 90(2): 424-456.

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