abstract：:Mechanical adaptions of cells, including stiffness variation, cytoskeleton remodeling, motion coordination, and shape changing, are essential for tissue morphogenesis, wound healing, and malignant progression. In this paper, we take confluent monolayers of Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) and mouse myoblast (C2C12) ce...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Lv JQ,Chen PC,Góźdź WT,Li B

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the effect of dehydration-hydration based sublamellar dimensional change on bone anisotropy was used as a tool to understand sublamellar organization of mineralized collagen fibrils. Bone consists of hydroxyapatite, Type I Collagen, mucopolysaccharides and bone fluid, which associates with bone constitu...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Utku FS

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral vasculature is several orders of magnitude stiffer than the brain tissue. However, only a handful of studies have investigated its potential stiffening effect on dynamic brain strains; yet, they report contradictory findings. Here, we reanalyze the cerebrovascular stiffening effect by incorporating vasculatur...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Zhao W,Ji S

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve compression due to intervertebral disc (IVD) bulging is a known mechanism for low back pain and typically occurs in the posterior region of the disc. Most in vitro studies are limited in the ability to quantify the magnitude of bulging on the posterior aspect of the disc due to the boney structures that occlude ...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Fewster KM,Noguchi M,Gooyers CE,Wong A,Callaghan JP

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether athletic and nonathletic manual wheelchair users (MWU) display differences in kinetic and kinematic variables during daily wheelchair propulsion. Thirty-nine manual wheelchair users (athletic n = 25; nonathletic n = 14) propelled their own daily living wheelchair on...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Briley SJ,Vegter RJK,Tolfrey VL,Mason BS

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Perturbed aorta hemodynamics, as for the carotid and the coronary artery, has been identified as potential predicting factor for cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we propose a parametric study based on the computational fluid dynamics with the aim of providing information regarding aortic disease. In particular,...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Cilla M,Casales M,Peña E,Martínez MA,Malvè M

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of pulsatile unloading in hemodynamic changes in intraventricular flow and ventricular wall stress remains unknown. In this study, a finite element model of the left ventricle (LV) is proposed to calculate the mechanical response. The constitutive model of the LV is composed of a quasi-incompressible transver...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Gu K,Guan Z,Chang Y,Gao B,Ling Y,Song Z,Wan F

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to visualize and interpret high dimensional time-series data will be critical as wearable and other sensors are adopted in rehabilitation protocols. This study proposes a latent space representation of high dimensional time-series data for data visualization. For that purpose, a deep learning model called ...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Hernandez V,Kulić D,Venture G

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a total-contact insole with and without subthreshold mechanical random noise on the balance control in diabetic patients with mild-to-moderate peripheral neuropathy. Twenty diabetic patients with mild-to-moderate neuropathy was recruited to this study. A tota...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Bagherzadeh Cham M,Mohseni-Bandpei MA,Bahramizadeh M,Forogh B,Kalbasi S,Biglarian A

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous dynamic multi-segmental studies of lumbar motion have added depth to our understanding of the biomechanics of back pain, but few have attempted to continuously measure the proportions of motion accepted by individual levels. This study attempted to compare the motion contributions of adjacent lumbar levels ...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Breen A,Breen A

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific spinal postures and physical activities have been linked to low back pain (LBP) but previous reviews have produced contrasting outcomes. This umbrella review examined (1) what relationship, if any, is evident between specific spinal postures or physical activities and LBP; (2) the quality of existing systemat...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Swain CTV,Pan F,Owen PJ,Schmidt H,Belavy DL

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of the present study was to assess the effects of age and sex on trunk motor control. Fifty healthy adults (aged between 19 and 67 years, 28 males) participated in this study. Trunk motor control was assessed using force-controlled perturbations directly applied to the trunk. Admittance (inverse of lumped int...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Griffioen M,van Dieën JH

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available musculoskeletal inverse-dynamics thoracolumbar spine models are entirely based on data from adults and might therefore not be applicable for simulations in children and adolescents. In addition, these models lack lower extremities, which are required for comprehensive evaluations of functional acti...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Schmid S,Burkhart KA,Allaire BT,Grindle D,Anderson DE

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to perform effective static stretching of the hip adductor muscles, it is necessary to clarify the position where the muscles are most stretched. However, the effective flexion angle in stretching for each adductor muscle remains unclear. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of hip flexion ang...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Ogawa T,Saeki J,Ichihashi N

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the contribution of small leucine rich proteoglycans (SLRPs) to the fracture toughness of the dentin extracellular matrix (ECM) by enzymatically-assisted selective removal of glycosaminoglycan chains (GAGs) and proteoglycans (PGs) core protein. We adapted the Mode III trouser tear test to evalu...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Alania Y,Creighton J,Trevelin LT,Zamperini CA,Bedran-Russo AK

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Although arterial blood flow is physiologically non-periodic under resting conditions, periodic flow assumption has been widely adopted in most hemodynamic studies. So far, it remains unclear how the non-periodicity of blood flow would influence local hemodynamic parameters, especially wall shear stress (WSS) that ass...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Zhou X,Yin L,Xu L,Liang F

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Head injuries frequently occur in American football and other contact sports. Uncertainty on the effects of cervical muscle properties on head injury risk may be due to the limitations of previous observational studies. This simulation study employs a musculoskeletal model of the head and neck to investigate the effec...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Mortensen JD,Vasavada AN,Merryweather AS

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Although arterio-venous grafts (AVGs) represent the second choice as permanent vascular access for hemodialysis, this solution is still affected by a relevant failure rate due to graft thrombosis, and development of neointimal hyperplasia (IH) at the distal vein. As a key role in these processes has been attributed to...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： De Nisco G,Gallo D,Siciliano K,Tasso P,Lodi Rizzini M,Mazzi V,Calò K,Antonucci M,Morbiducci U

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal intervertebral joints are complex structures allowing motion in multiple directions, and many experimental studies have reported moment-rotation response. However, experimental methods, reporting of results, and levels of the spine tested vary widely, and a comprehensive assessment of moment-rotation response a...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Zhang C,Mannen EM,Sis HL,Cadel ES,Wong BM,Wang W,Cheng B,Friis EA,Anderson DE

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal reconstruction frequently requires donor cartilage and tissue, and ideally, donor tissue will closely emulate native nasal cartilage mechanics. Tissue engineering scaffolds, especially 3D printed scaffolds, have been proposed for nasal reconstruction, and the success of these constructs may depend on how well sc...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Chang B,Reighard C,Flanagan C,Hollister S,Zopf D

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Hamstring muscle strain injury is one of the most common injuries in sports involving sprinting and kicking. Studies examining hamstring kinematics and activations are rich for sprinting but lacking for kicking. The purpose of this study was to examine kinematics and activations of hamstring muscles in instep and cut-...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Zhang L,Li H,Garrett WE,Liu H,Yu B

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Although shear wave elastography (SWE) has been used to indirectly measure passive tension in muscle tissues, it is unknown whether SWE can adequately evaluate passive tension in capsule tissues. This study investigated the relationship between the shear modulus and passive tension in the posterior shoulder capsule us...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Iida N,Taniguchi K,Watanabe K,Miyamoto H,Taniguchi T,Fujimiya M,Katayose M

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing diversity in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields has become imperative to ensure equitable access to economic opportunity and to provide the technologically adept workforce of the future. The present STEM pipeline preferentially engages youth who are, not only aware of and intereste...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Drazan JF

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of thickness, cross-sectional area and stiffness of intrinsic foot muscles on performance in single-leg stance balance tasks in healthy sedentary young females. This study included a total of 40 healthy sedentary young females between the ages of 19 and 35 years....

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Taş S,Ünlüer NÖ,Çetin A

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical strength along with high biocompatibility and water absorbing are among main characteristics of a desirable scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering. Having these properties, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) can be a good option for constructing cartilage tissue engineering scaffolds. In this study, PVA hydrogel wa...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Nazouri M,Seifzadeh A,Masaeli E

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Proper function of the female pelvic floor requires intact pelvic floor muscles (PFMs). The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) increases substantially with age, in part due to clinically identified deterioration of PFM function with age. However, the etiology of this decline remains largely unknown. We previo...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Burnett LA,Cook M,Shah S,Michelle Wong M,Kado DM,Alperin M

更新日期：2020-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents an anatomically customizable fixation technique for biomechanical spine experiments using a 3D printed clamping system. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and compare the fixation rigidity of the novel technique to PMMA potting with and without screw augmentation. For this purpose...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Cornaz F,Fasser MR,Spirig JM,Snedeker JG,Farshad M,Widmer J

更新日期：2020-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical testing of soft tissues would ideally rely on using fresh specimens. In the event that fresh tissues are not readily available, alternative measures, such as storing fresh specimens at -80 °C, could be considered. Previous studies have shown that changes in the mechanical properties of the tissues due to fr...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Salinas SD,Clark MM,Amini R

更新日期：2020-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to propose and validate a new simple method for calculation of center of mass work during field running, in order to avoid the use of costly and inconvenient measurement devices. This method relies on spring-mass model and measurements of average horizontal velocity, and contact and fligh...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Devise M,Rossi J,Théveniau N,Belli A

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The neck can be moved in six degrees of freedom. Current 3D-optoelectronic motion-capture systems capable of measuring these movements are inappropriate for use in clinical practice because they are stationary, expensive and time-consuming. We therefore developed a less complex 3D-tracking technology based on Steam®VR...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Sommer BB,Weisenhorn M,Ernst MJ,Meichtry A,Rast FM,Kleger D,Schmid P,Lünenburger L,Bauer CM

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Low back pain (LBP) affects many individuals worldwide. The established association between LBP and spine motor control has led to the development of many control assessment techniques. To understand spine control and LBP, it is essential to know the relationship between assessment techniques. Systems identification (...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Bourdon E,Graham RB,van Diëen J

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Inertial sensing enables field studies of human movement and ambulant assessment of patients. However, the challenge is to obtain a comprehensive analysis from low-quality data and sparse measurements. In this paper, we present a method to estimate gait kinematics and kinetics directly from raw inertial sensor data pe...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Dorschky E,Nitschke M,Seifer AK,van den Bogert AJ,Eskofier BM

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Knee kinetic asymmetries are present during jump-landings in athletes returning to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and are associated with an increased risk for sustaining a second ACL injury. The loadsol® is a wireless load sensing insole that can be used in non-laboratory settings. T...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Peebles AT,Ford KR,Taylor JB,Hart JM,Sands LP,Queen RM

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:In orthodontics, the 3D translational and rotational movement of a tooth is determined by the force-moment system applied and the location of the tooth's centre of resistance (CR). Because of the practical constraints of in-vivo experiments, the finite element (FE) method is commonly used to determine the CR. The obje...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Schmidt F,Lapatki BG

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional dynamic suspension is becoming an effective cell culture method for a wide range of bioprocesses, with an increasing number of bioreactors proposed for this purpose. The complex hydrodynamics establishing within these devices affects bioprocess outcomes and efficiency, and usually expensive in vitro ...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Isu G,Morbiducci U,De Nisco G,Kropp C,Marsano A,Deriu MA,Zweigerdt R,Audenino A,Massai D

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomy of the distal femur has a predominant influence on the mechanics of both patello- and tibio-femoral joints. Especially, the morphological degeneration of the trochlear region dramatically affects the overall knee biomechanics and, from a clinical point of view, the staging of such a degeneration is fundame...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Cerveri P,Belfatto A,Manzotti A

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding cell geometric and mechanical properties is crucial to understanding how cells sense and respond to their local environment. Moreover, changes to cell mechanical properties under varied micro-environmental conditions can both influence and indicate fundamental changes to cell behavior. Atomic Force Micro...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Lejeune E,Sacks MS

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Detecting and assessing an individual's gait can be important for medical diagnostic purposes and for developing and guiding follow-on rehabilitation protocols. Thus, an accurate, objective gait classification system has the potential to facilitate earlier diagnosis and improved clinical decision-making. Systems using...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Mokhlespour Esfahani MI,Nussbaum MA

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:During range of motion (max-ROM) tests performed on an isokinetic dynamometer, the mechanical delay between the button press (by the participant to signal their max-ROM) and the stopping of joint rotation resulting from system inertia induces errors in both max-ROM and maximum passive joint moment. The present study a...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Pinto MD,Wilson CJ,Kay AD,Cochrane J,Blazevich AJ

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellofemoral pain is common amongst recreational runners and associated with altered running kinematics. However, it is currently unclear how sex may influence kinematic differences previously reported in runners with patellofemoral pain. This case-control study aimed to evaluate lower limb kinematics in males and f...

journal_title：Journal of biomechanics

authors： Neal BS,Barton CJ,Birn-Jeffery A,Morrissey D

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00