LITERATURE UPDATE
December 4 - December 10, 2014
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Riley C. Sheehan, Ph.D.
Nonlinear Biodynamics Lab
University of Texas at Austin
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*BONE*
Barbieri, G; Barbieri, CH. A comparative in vivo ultrasonometric evaluation of normal and delayed fracture healing in sheep tibiae. Clinics 2014;69:634-640. http://dx.doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2014(09)10
Montoya, MJ; Giner, M; Miranda, C; Vazquez, MA; Caeiro, JR; Guede, D; Perez-Cano, R. Microstructural trabecular bone from patients with osteoporotic hip fracture or osteoarthritis: its relationship with bone mineral density and bone remodelling markers. Maturitas 2014;79:299-305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.07.006
*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Di Achille, P; Tellides, G; Figueroa, CA; Humphrey, JD. A haemodynamic predictor of intraluminal thrombus formation in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Proceedings Of The Royal Society A-Mathematical Physical And Engineering Sciences 2014;470:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2014.0163
Hajiali, Z; Dabagh, M; Jalali, P. A computational model to assess poststenting wall stresses dependence on plaque structure and stenosis severity in coronary artery. Mathematical Problems In Engineering 2014;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/937039
Pedrigi, RM; de Silva, R; Bovens, SM; Mehta, VV; Petretto, E; Krams, R. Thin-cap fibroatheroma rupture is associated with a fine interplay of shear and wall stress. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2014;34:2224-2231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.303426
*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Battista, A; Frischknecht, F; Schwarz, US. Geometrical model for malaria parasite migration in structured environments. Physical Review E 2014;90:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.90.042720
Potter, CMF; Lao, KH; Zeng, LF; Xu, QB. Role of biomechanical forces in stem cell vascular lineage differentiation. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2014;34:2184-2190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.303423
Tomaiuolo, G. Biomechanical properties of red blood cells in health and disease towards microfluidics. Biomicrofluidics 2014;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4895755
*COMPARATIVE*
Azizi, E; Larson, NP; Abbott, EM; Danos, N. Reduce torques and stick the landing: limb posture during landing in toads. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3742-3747. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.108506
Chen, DS; Yin, JM; Chen, KW; Li, Z. Biomechanical and dynamic mechanism of locust take-off. Acta Mechanica Sinica 2014;30:762-774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10409-014-0065-2
Corbee, RJ; Maas, H; Doornenbal, A; Hazewinkel, HAW. Forelimb and hindlimb ground reaction forces of walking cats: assessment and comparison with walking dogs. Veterinary Journal 2014;202:116-127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.07.001
Hegele-Drywa, J; Normant, M. Effect of temperature on physiology and bioenergetics of adult harris mud crab rhithropanopeus harrisii (gould, 1841) from the southern baltic sea. Oceanological And Hydrobiological Studies 2014;43:219-227. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s13545-014-0136-9
Kim, YK; Park, J; Yoon, B; Kim, KS; Kim, S. The role of relative spinal motion during feline galloping for speed performance. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:517-528. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60064-0
Lacis, U; Brosse, N; Ingremeau, F; Mazzino, A; Lundell, F; Kellay, H; Bagheri, S. Passive appendages generate drift through symmetry breaking. Nature Communications 2014;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms6310
Mendes, CS; Rajendren, SV; Bartos, I; Marka, S; Mann, RS. Kinematic responses to changes in walking orientation and gravitational load in drosophila melanogaster. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109204
Robovska-Havelkova, P; Aerts, P; Rocek, Z; Prikryl, T; Fabre, AC; Herrel, A. Do all frogs swim alike? the effect of ecological specialization on swimming kinematics in frogs. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3637-3644. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.109991
Sun, BJ; Tang, WQ; Zeng, ZG; Du, WG. The seasonal acclimatisation of locomotion in a terrestrial reptile, plestiodon chinensis (scincidae). Asian Herpetological Research 2014;5:197-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1245.2014.00197
Wang, ZY; Ji, AH; Endlein, T; Li, W; Samuel, D; Dai, ZD. Locomotor kinematics of the gecko (tokay gecko) upon challenge with various inclines. Chinese Science Bulletin 2014;59:4568-4577. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11434-014-0557-2
Xu, LW; Snelling, EP; Seymour, RS. Burrowing energetics of the giant burrowing cockroach macropanesthia rhinoceros: an allometric study. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2014;70:81-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2014.09.005
Zhang, ZQ; Yang, JL; Yu, H. Effect of flexible back on energy absorption during landing in cats: a biomechanical investigation. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:506-516. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60063-9
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Profeta, AC. Preparation and properties of calcium-silicate filled resins for dental restoration. part ii: micro-mechanical behaviour to primed mineral-depleted dentine. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2014;72:607-617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016357.2014.880188
Rismanchian, M; Shafiei, S; Nourbakhshian, F; Davoudi, A. Flexural strengths of implant-supported zirconia based bridges in posterior regions. Journal Of Advanced Prosthodontics 2014;6:346-350. http://dx.doi.org/10.4047/jap.2014.6.5.346
Wang, XD; Cui, SJ; Liu, Y; Luo, Q; Du, RJ; Kou, XX; Zhang, JN; Zhou, YH; Gan, YH. Deterioration of mechanical properties of discs in chronically inflamed tmj. Journal Of Dental Research 2014;93:1170-1176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034514552825
*ERGONOMICS*
Kim, JH; Aulck, L; Thamsuwan, O; Bartha, MC; Johnson, PW. The effect of key size of touch screen virtual keyboards on productivity, usability, and typing biomechanics. Human Factors 2014;56:1235-1248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720814531784
Lee, J; Nussbaum, MA; Kyung, G. Effects of work experience on work methods during dynamic pushing and pulling. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:647-653. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.07.007
Lowe, BD; Albers, J; Hudock, SD. A biomechanical assessment of hand/arm force with pneumatic nail gun actuation systems. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:715-722. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.007
Oyewole, SA. Enhancing ergonomic safety effectiveness of repetitive job activities: prediction of muscle fatigue in dominant and nondominant arms of industrial workers. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries 2014;24:585-600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20590
Song, JH; Qu, XD. Age-related biomechanical differences during asymmetric lifting. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:629-635. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.008
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Ercoli, MD; Prevosti, FJ; Forasiepi, AM. The structure of the mammalian predator guild in the santa cruz formation (late early miocene). Journal Of Mammalian Evolution 2014;21:369-381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10914-013-9243-4
Nekaris, KAI. Extreme primates: ecology and evolution of asian lorises. Evolutionary Anthropology 2014;23:177-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/evan.21425
Palmer, C. The aerodynamics of gliding flight and its application to the arboreal flight of the chinese feathered dinosaur microraptor. Biological Journal Of The Linnean Society 2014;113:828-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12328
Scheffler, C; Hermanussen, M. Is there an influence of modern life style on skeletal build?. American Journal Of Human Biology 2014;26:590-597. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22561
Schutz, H; Jamniczky, HA; Hallgrimsson, B; Garland, T. Shape-shift: semicircular canal morphology responds to selective breeding for increased locomotor activity. Evolution 2014;68:3184-3198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12501
Xing, LD; Lockley, MG. First report of small ornithopodichnus trackways from the lower cretaceous of sichuan, china. Ichnos-An International Journal For Plant And Animal Traces 2014;21:213-222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10420940.2014.951998
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Galle, S; Malcolm, P; Derave, W; De Clercq, D. Enhancing performance during inclined loaded walking with a powered ankle-foot exoskeleton. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2341-2351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2955-1
Haladik, JA; Vasileff, WK; Peltz, CD; Lock, TR; Bey, MJ. Bracing improves clinical outcomes but does not affect the medial knee joint space in osteoarthritic patients during gait. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2715-2720. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2596-7
Kitatani, R; Ohata, K; Takahashi, H; Shibuta, S; Hashiguchi, Y; Yamakami, N. Reduction in energy expenditure during walking using an automated stride assistance device in healthy young adults. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2014;95:2128-2133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.008
Li, T; Ceccarelli, M; Luo, MZ; Laribi, MA; Zeghloul, S. An experimental analysis of overcoming obstacle in human walking. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:497-505. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60062-7
Sheffler, LR; Bailey, SN; Gunzler, D; Chae, J. Effect of body mass index on hemiparetic gait. Pm&R 2014;6:908-913. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.03.012
Steimel, JP; Aragones, JL; Alexander-Katz, A. Artificial tribotactic microscopic walkers: walking based on friction gradients. Physical Review Letters 2014;113:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.178101
Tomporowski, PD; Audiffren, M. Dual-task performance in young and older adults: speed-accuracy tradeoffs in choice responding while treadmill walking. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity 2014;22:557-563. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/JAPA.2012-0241
Van Kammen, K; Boonstra, A; Reinders-Messelink, H; den Otter, R. The combined effects of body weight support and gait speed on gait related muscle activity: a comparison between walking in the lokomat exoskeleton and regular treadmill walking. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107323
Watanabe, H; Tanaka, N; Inuta, T; Saitou, H; Yanagi, H. Locomotion improvement using a hybrid assistive limb in recovery phase stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot study. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2014;95:2006-2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.002
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Kapellusch, JM; Gerr, FE; Malloy, EJ; Garg, A; Harris-Adamson, C; Bao, SS; Burt, SE; Dale, AM; Eisen, EA; Evanoff, BA; Hegmann, KT; Silverstein, BA; Theise, MS; Rempel, DM. Exposure-response relationships for the acgih threshold limit value for hand-activity level: results from a pooled data study of carpal tunnel syndrome. Scandinavian Journal Of Work Environment & Health 2014;40:610-620. http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3456
Nataraj, R; Li, ZM. Integration of marker and force data to compute three-dimensional joint moments of the thumb and index finger digits during pinch. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:592-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.820722
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Decker, RS; Koyama, E; Pacifici, M. Genesis and morphogenesis of limb synovial joints and articular cartilage. Matrix Biology 2014;39:5-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.006
Regalado, G; Lintula, H; Eskelinen, M; Kokki, H; Kroger, H; Svedstrom, E; Vahlberg, T; Vaatainen, U. Dynamic kine-mri in patellofemoral instability in adolescents. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2795-2802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2679-5
Sim, S; Chevrier, A; Garon, M; Quenneville, E; Yaroshinsky, A; Hoemann, CD; Buschmann, MD. Non-destructive electromechanical assessment (arthro-bst) of human articular cartilage correlates with histological scores and biomechanical properties. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 2014;22:1926-1935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2014.08.008
Svoboda, SJ. Acl injury and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2014;33:633-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2014.06.008
Wilusz, RE; Sanchez-Adams, J; Guilak, F. The structure and function of the pericellular matrix of articular cartilage. Matrix Biology 2014;39:25-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.009
*METHODS*
Webster, A; Vollmer, F; Sato, Y. Probing biomechanical properties with a centrifugal force quartz crystal microbalance. Nature Communications 2014;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms6284
van den Noort, JC; Wiertsema, SH; Hekman, KMC; Schonhuth, CP; Dekker, J; Harlaar, J. Reliability and precision of 3d wireless measurement of scapular kinematics. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2014;52:921-931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-014-1186-2
*MODELING*
Eom, H; Choi, B; Noh, J. Data-driven reconstruction of human locomotion using a single smartphone. Computer Graphics Forum 2014;33:11-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cgf.12469
Guo, SH; Chang, J; Yang, XS; Wang, WC; Zhang, JJ. Locomotion skills for insects with sample-based controller. Computer Graphics Forum 2014;33:31-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cgf.12471
Niu, WX; Feng, TA; Jiang, CH; Zhang, M. Peak vertical ground reaction force during two-leg landing: a systematic review and mathematical modeling. Biomed Research International 2014;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/126860
O'Reilly, OM. On the formulation of cost functions for torque-optimized control of rigid bodies. Automatica 2014;50:2723-2725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2014.08.005
Reed, EB; Hanson, AM; Cavanagh, PR. Optimising muscle parameters in musculoskeletal models using monte carlo simulation. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:607-617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.822489
*MUSCLE*
Johal, N; Wood, DN; Wagg, AS; Cuckow, P; Fry, CH. Functional properties and connective tissue content of pediatric human detrusor muscle. American Journal Of Physiology-Renal Physiology 2014;307:70-4948-5550-7049-4855-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajprenal.00380.2014
*NEURAL*
Damodaran, T; Hassan, Z; Navaratnam, V; Muzaimi, M; Ng, G; Muller, CP; Liao, P; Dringenberg, HC. Time course of motor and cognitive functions after chronic cerebral ischemia in rats. Behavioural Brain Research 2014;275:252-258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.09.014
Jun, JJ; Longtin, A; Maler, L. Enhanced sensory sampling precedes self-initiated locomotion in an electric fish. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3615-3628. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.105502
MacLaren, DAA; Santini, JA; Russell, AL; Markovic, T; Clark, SD. Deficits in motor performance after pedunculopontine lesions in rats - impairment depends on demands of task. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2014;40:3224-3236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn.12666
Poulet, JFA. Keeping an eye on cortical states. Neuron 2014;84:246-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2014.10.005
Sogaard, K; Olsen, HB; Blangsted, AK; Sjogaard, G. Single motor unit firing behavior in the right trapezius muscle during rapid movement of right or left index finger. Frontiers In Human Neuroscience 2014;8:.
Spanne, A; Geborek, P; Bengtsson, F; Jorntell, H. Simulating spinal border cells and cerebellar granule cells under locomotion - a case study of spinocerebellar information processing. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107793
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Huang, YJ; Peng, MX; He, SQ; Liu, LL; Dai, MH; Tang, CX. Biomechanical study of the funnel technique applied in thoracic pedicle screw replacement. African Health Sciences 2014;14:716-724. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v14i3.30
Mieritz, RM; Hartvigsen, J; Boyle, E; Jakobsen, MD; Aagaard, P; Bronfort, G. Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial. Spine Journal 2014;14:2618-2627. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2014.02.038
Neubert, A; Fripp, J; Engstrom, C; Gal, Y; Crozier, S; Kingsley, MIC. Validity and reliability of computerized measurement of lumbar intervertebral disc height and volume from magnetic resonance images. Spine Journal 2014;14:2773-2781. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2014.05.023
Xiong, Y; Li, H; Zhou, CG; Yang, X; Song, YM; Qing, Y; Yan, YG. Evaluation of biomechanical strength, stability, bioactivity, and in vivo biocompatibility of a novel calcium deficient hydroxyapatite/poly(amino acid) composite cervical vertebra cage. Journal Of Biomaterials Science-Polymer Edition 2014;25:1842-1855. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2014.951716
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Al-Dubaiban, WI; Al-Abdulkarim, AO; Arafah, MM; Al-Qattan, MM. Flexor tendon-to-volar plate repair: an experimental study and 3 case reports. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2222-2227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.028
Banke, IJ; Kohn, LM; Meidinger, G; Otto, A; Hensler, D; Beitzel, K; Imhoff, AB; Schottle, PB. Combined trochleoplasty and mpfl reconstruction for treatment of chronic patellofemoral instability: a prospective minimum 2-year follow-up study. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2591-2598. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2603-z
Benedetto, KP; Hoffelner, T; Osti, M. The biomechanical characteristics of arthroscopic tibial inlay techniques for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: in vitro comparison of tibial graft tunnel placement. International Orthopaedics 2014;38:2363-2368. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-014-2458-z
Brar, R; Owen, JR; Melikian, R; Gaston, RG; Wayne, JS; Isaacs, JE. Reattachment of flexor digitorum profundus avulsion: biomechanical performance of 3 techniques. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2214-2219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.07.054
Carraro, E; Zeme, S; Ticcinelli, V; Massaroni, C; Santin, M; Peretta, P; Martinuzzi, A; Trevisi, E. Multidimensional outcome measure of selective dorsal rhizotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. European Journal Of Paediatric Neurology 2014;18:704-713. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpn.2014.06.003
Czyzewska, A; Glinkowski, WM; Walesiak, K; Krawczak, K; Cabaj, D; Gorecki, A. Effects of preoperative physiotherapy in hip osteoarthritis patients awaiting total hip replacement. Archives Of Medical Science 2014;10:985-991. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/aoms.2014.46218
Gough, BE; Chong, ACM; Howell, SJ; Galvin, JW; Wooley, PH. Novel flexible suture fixation for the distal tibiofibular syndesmotic joint injury: a cadaveric biomechanical model. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2014;53:706-711. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2014.04.022
Kadimcherla, P; Lovy, AJ; Sambaziotis, C; Blum, Y; Hirsh, DM; Kim, SJ. Knee arthrotomy closure with barbed suture in flexion versus extension: a porcine study. Journal Of Arthroplasty 2014;29:2211-2213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.07.023
Kwon, YM; Fehring, TK; Lombardi, AV; Barnes, CL; Cabanela, ME; Jacobs, JJ. Risk stratification algorithm for management of patients with dual modular taper total hip arthroplasty: consensus statement of the american association of hip and knee surgeons, the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons and the hip society. Journal Of Arthroplasty 2014;29:2060-2064. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.07.029
Sischek, EL; Birmingham, TB; Leitch, KM; Martin, R; Willits, K; Giffin, JR. Staged medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy for bilateral varus gonarthrosis: biomechanical and clinical outcomes. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2672-2681. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2559-z
Tang, JB. Commentary on "reattachment of flexor digitorum profundus avulsion: biomechanical performance of 3 techniques". zone i flexor tendon repairs: more strength not worth altered joint kinematics. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2220-2221. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.002
Yilmaz, G; Doral, MN; Turhan, E; Donmez, G; Atay, AO; Kaya, D. Surgical treatment of achilles tendon ruptures: the comparison of open and percutaneous methods in a rabbit model. Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery 2014;20:311-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.5505/tjtes.2014.42716
de Albornoz, PM; Leyes, M; Forriol, F; Del Buono, A; Maffulli, N. Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: plate position and biomechanics of the medial tibial plateau. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2641-2647. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2517-9
*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Stenlund, TC; Ohberg, F; Lundstrom, R; Lindroos, O; Hager, C; Rehn, B. Inter- and intra-tester reliability when measuring seated spinal postures with inertial sensors. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:732-738. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.002
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Boudarham, J; Pradon, D; Roche, N; Bensmail, D; Zory, R. Effects of a dynamic-ankle-foot orthosis (liberte (r)) on kinematics and electromyographic activity during gait in hemiplegic patients with spastic foot equinus. Neurorehabilitation 2014;35:369-379. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/NRE-141128
Nishikawa, K; Okazaki, K; Matsuda, S; Tashiro, Y; Kawahara, S; Nakahara, H; Okamoto, S; Shimoto, T; Higaki, H; Iwamoto, Y. Improved design decreases wear in total knee arthroplasty with varus malalignment. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2635-2640. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2506-z
Pierrat, B; Molimard, J; Navarro, L; Avril, S; Calmels, P. Evaluation of the mechanical efficiency of knee braces based on computational modeling. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:646-661. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.832227
Rouse, EJ; Mooney, LM; Herr, HM. Clutchable series-elastic actuator: implications for prosthetic knee design. International Journal Of Robotics Research 2014;33:1611-1625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0278364914545673
*ROBOTICS*
Chen, DL; Liu, Q; Dong, LT; Wang, H; Zhang, Q. Effect of spine motion on mobility in quadruped running. Chinese Journal Of Mechanical Engineering 2014;27:1150-1156. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/CJME.2014.0724.124
Kim, H; Liu, YH; Jeong, K; Seo, T. Empirical study on shapes of the foot pad and walking gaits for water-running robots. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:572-580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60068-8
Liu, GH; Lin, HY; Lin, HY; Chen, ST; Lin, PC. A bio-inspired hopping kangaroo robot with an active tail. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:541-555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60066-4
Luo, Y; Li, Q; Liu, ZX. Design and optimization of wheel-legged robot: rolling-wolf. Chinese Journal Of Mechanical Engineering 2014;27:1133-1142. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/CJME.2014.0905.144
Manoochehri, HE; Jamshidi, K; Monadjemi, A; Shahbazi, H. Finding curvilinear path features in a layered learning paradigm for humanoid robot using monocular vision. International Journal Of Humanoid Robotics 2014;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219843614500236
Matos, V; Santos, CP. Towards goal-directed biped locomotion: combining cpgs and motion primitives. Robotics And Autonomous Systems 2014;62:1669-1690. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.08.010
Wang, X; Li, MT; Guo, W; Wang, PF; Sun, LN. Velocity control of a bounding quadruped via energy control and vestibular reflexes. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:556-571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60067-6
Wawrzynski, P. Reinforcement learning with experience replay for model-free humanoid walking optimization. International Journal Of Humanoid Robotics 2014;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219843614500248
Xiong, XF; Worgotter, F; Manoonpong, P. Neuromechanical control for hexapedal robot walking on challenging surfaces and surface classification. Robotics And Autonomous Systems 2014;62:1777-1789. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.07.008
*REHABILITATION*
Alluin, O; Delivet-Mongrain, H; Gauthier, MK; Fehlings, MG; Rossignol, S; Karimi-Abdolrezaee, S. Examination of the combined effects of chondroitinase abc, growth factors and locomotor training following compressive spinal cord injury on neuroanatomical plasticity and kinematics. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0111072
Arii, Y; Sawada, Y; Kawamura, K; Miyake, S; Taichi, Y; Izumi, Y; Kuroda, Y; Inui, T; Kaji, R; Mitsui, T. Immediate effect of spinal magnetic stimulation on camptocormia in parkinson's disease. Journal Of Neurology Neurosurgery And Psychiatry 2014;85:1221-1226.
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Board, WJ; Browning, RC. Self-selected speeds and metabolic cost of longboard skateboarding. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2381-2386. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2959-x
Bowerman, E; Whatman, C; Harris, N; Bradshaw, E; Karin, J. Are maturation, growth and lower extremity alignment associated with overuse injury in elite adolescent ballet dancers?. Physical Therapy In Sport 2014;15:234-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.12.014
Ellis, K; Kerr, J; Godbole, S; Lanckriet, G; Wing, D; Marshall, S. A random forest classifier for the prediction of energy expenditure and type of physical activity from wrist and hip accelerometers. Physiological Measurement 2014;35:2191-2203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/35/11/2191
Jimenez-Reyes, P; Samozino, P; Cuadrado-Penafiel, V; Conceicao, F; Gonzalez-Badillo, JJ; Morin, JB. Effect of countermovement on power-force-velocity profile. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2281-2288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2947-1
Kim, J; Son, J; Kim, Y. Consistency of the optimized bandwidth in filter-based fatigue index. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2014;15:2473-2477. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-014-0617-1
Kim, KW; Lim, BO. Effects of menarcheal age on the anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors during single-legged drop landing in female artistic elite gymnasts. Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery 2014;134:1565-1571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-014-2055-z
Koshino, Y; Yamanaka, M; Ezawa, Y; Ishida, T; Kobayashi, T; Samukawa, M; Saito, H; Takeda, N. Lower limb joint motion during a cross cutting movement differs in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability. Physical Therapy In Sport 2014;15:242-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.12.001
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Nielsen, RH; Couppe, C; Jensen, JK; Olsen, MR; Heinemeier, KM; Malfait, F; Symoens, S; De Paepe, A; Schjerling, P; Magnusson, SP; Remvig, L; Kjaer, M. Low tendon stiffness and abnormal ultrastructure distinguish classic ehlers-danlos syndrome from benign joint hypermobility syndrome in patients. Faseb Journal 2014;28:4668-4676. http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fj.14-249656
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Hunziker, EB; Lippuner, K; Shintani, N. How best to preserve and reveal the structural intricacies of cartilaginous tissue. Matrix Biology 2014;39:33-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.010
Lee, EJ; Lee, JH; Jin, L; Jin, OS; Shin, YC; Oh, SJ; Lee, J; Hyon, SH; Han, DW. Hyaluronic acid/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) core/shell fiber meshes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate as skin tissue engineering scaffolds. Journal Of Nanoscience And Nanotechnology 2014;14:8458-8463. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2014.9922
Luboz, V; Promayon, E; Payan, Y. Linear elastic properties of the facial soft tissues using an aspiration device: towards patient specific characterization. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2014;42:2369-2378. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-014-1098-1
*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Han, IS; Kim, YE. Development of a new head/brain model for the prediction of subdural hemorrhage. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2014;15:2405-2411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-014-0607-3
Hitosugi, M; Murayama, H; Motozawa, Y; Ishii, K; Ogino, M; Koyama, K. Biomechanical analysis of acute subdural hematoma resulting from judo. Biomedical Research-Tokyo 2014;35:339-344.
Matoso, RI; Freire, AR; Santos, LSD; Daruge, E; Rossi, AC; Prado, FB. Comparison of gunshot entrance morphologies caused by .40-caliber smith & wesson, .380-caliber, and 9-mm luger bullets: a finite element analysis study. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0111192
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Boquel, S; Giordanengo, P; Ameline, A. Vector activity of three aphid species (hemiptera: aphididae) modulated by host plant selection behaviour on potato (solanales: solanaceae). Annales De La Societe Entomologique De France 2014;50:141-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00379271.2014.936136
Oosterlinck, M; Royaux, E; Back, W; Pille, F. A preliminary study on pressure-plate evaluation of forelimb toe-heel and mediolateral hoof balance on a hard vs. a soft surface in sound ponies at the walk and trot. Equine Veterinary Journal 2014;46:751-755. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evj.12210
Roach, JM; Pfau, T; Bryars, J; Unt, V; Channon, SB; Weller, R. Sagittal distal limb kinematics inside the hoof capsule captured using high-speed fluoroscopy in walking and trotting horses. Veterinary Journal 2014;202:94-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.06.014
Saei, H; Sharifani, MM; Dehghani, A; Seifi, E; Akbarpour, V. Description of biomechanical forces and physiological parameters of fruit cracking in pomegranate. Scientia Horticulturae 2014;178:224-230. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2014.09.005
Wilson, L; Banks, TA; Luckman, P; Smith, B. Biomechanical evaluation of double krackow sutures versus the three-loop pulley suture in a canine gastrocnemius tendon avulsion model. Australian Veterinary Journal 2014;92:427-432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/avj.12255
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Lopez, C; Blanke, O. Nobel prize centenary: robert barany and the vestibular system. Current Biology 2014;24:82-4948-5054-8249-4850-56.
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Butail, S; Polverino, G; Phamduy, P; Del Sette, F; Porfiri, M. Influence of robotic shoal size, configuration, and activity on zebrafish behavior in a free-swimming environment. Behavioural Brain Research 2014;275:269-280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.09.015
Cakit, E; Durgun, B; Cetik, O; Yoldas, O. A survey of hand anthropometry and biomechanical measurements of dentistry students in turkey. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries 2014;24:739-753. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20401
Davies, TG; Stock, JT. The influence of relative body breadth on the diaphyseal morphology of the human lower limb. American Journal Of Human Biology 2014;26:822-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22606
Harrison, SM; Cleary, PW; Eyres, G; Sinnott, MD; Lundin, L. Challenges in computational modelling of food breakdown and flavour release. Food & Function 2014;5:2792-2805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c4fo00786g
Larrue, F; Sauzeon, H; Wallet, G; Foloppe, D; Cazalets, JR; Gross, C; N'Kaoua, B. Influence of body-centered information on the transfer of spatial learning from a virtual to a real environment. Journal Of Cognitive Psychology 2014;26:906-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20445911.2014.965714
Olivari, M; Nieuwenhuizen, FM; Buelthoff, HH; Pollini, L. Pilot adaptation to different classes of haptic aids in tracking tasks. Journal Of Guidance Control And Dynamics 2014;37:1741-1753. http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.G000534
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Donoghue, OA; Ryan, H; Duggan, E; Finucane, C; Savva, GM; Cronin, H; Loughman, J; Kenny, RA. Relationship between fear of falling and mobility varies with visual function among older adults. Geriatrics & Gerontology International 2014;14:827-836. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ggi.12174
Egelhaaf, M; Kern, R; Lindemann, JP. Motion as a source of environmental information: a fresh view on biological motion computation by insect brains. Frontiers In Neural Circuits 2014;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2014.00127
December 4 - December 10, 2014
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Riley C. Sheehan, Ph.D.
Nonlinear Biodynamics Lab
University of Texas at Austin
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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*
Barbieri, G; Barbieri, CH. A comparative in vivo ultrasonometric evaluation of normal and delayed fracture healing in sheep tibiae. Clinics 2014;69:634-640. http://dx.doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2014(09)10
Montoya, MJ; Giner, M; Miranda, C; Vazquez, MA; Caeiro, JR; Guede, D; Perez-Cano, R. Microstructural trabecular bone from patients with osteoporotic hip fracture or osteoarthritis: its relationship with bone mineral density and bone remodelling markers. Maturitas 2014;79:299-305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.07.006
*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Di Achille, P; Tellides, G; Figueroa, CA; Humphrey, JD. A haemodynamic predictor of intraluminal thrombus formation in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Proceedings Of The Royal Society A-Mathematical Physical And Engineering Sciences 2014;470:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2014.0163
Hajiali, Z; Dabagh, M; Jalali, P. A computational model to assess poststenting wall stresses dependence on plaque structure and stenosis severity in coronary artery. Mathematical Problems In Engineering 2014;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/937039
Pedrigi, RM; de Silva, R; Bovens, SM; Mehta, VV; Petretto, E; Krams, R. Thin-cap fibroatheroma rupture is associated with a fine interplay of shear and wall stress. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2014;34:2224-2231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.303426
*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Battista, A; Frischknecht, F; Schwarz, US. Geometrical model for malaria parasite migration in structured environments. Physical Review E 2014;90:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.90.042720
Potter, CMF; Lao, KH; Zeng, LF; Xu, QB. Role of biomechanical forces in stem cell vascular lineage differentiation. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2014;34:2184-2190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.303423
Tomaiuolo, G. Biomechanical properties of red blood cells in health and disease towards microfluidics. Biomicrofluidics 2014;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4895755
*COMPARATIVE*
Azizi, E; Larson, NP; Abbott, EM; Danos, N. Reduce torques and stick the landing: limb posture during landing in toads. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3742-3747. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.108506
Chen, DS; Yin, JM; Chen, KW; Li, Z. Biomechanical and dynamic mechanism of locust take-off. Acta Mechanica Sinica 2014;30:762-774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10409-014-0065-2
Corbee, RJ; Maas, H; Doornenbal, A; Hazewinkel, HAW. Forelimb and hindlimb ground reaction forces of walking cats: assessment and comparison with walking dogs. Veterinary Journal 2014;202:116-127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.07.001
Hegele-Drywa, J; Normant, M. Effect of temperature on physiology and bioenergetics of adult harris mud crab rhithropanopeus harrisii (gould, 1841) from the southern baltic sea. Oceanological And Hydrobiological Studies 2014;43:219-227. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s13545-014-0136-9
Kim, YK; Park, J; Yoon, B; Kim, KS; Kim, S. The role of relative spinal motion during feline galloping for speed performance. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:517-528. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60064-0
Lacis, U; Brosse, N; Ingremeau, F; Mazzino, A; Lundell, F; Kellay, H; Bagheri, S. Passive appendages generate drift through symmetry breaking. Nature Communications 2014;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms6310
Mendes, CS; Rajendren, SV; Bartos, I; Marka, S; Mann, RS. Kinematic responses to changes in walking orientation and gravitational load in drosophila melanogaster. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109204
Robovska-Havelkova, P; Aerts, P; Rocek, Z; Prikryl, T; Fabre, AC; Herrel, A. Do all frogs swim alike? the effect of ecological specialization on swimming kinematics in frogs. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3637-3644. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.109991
Sun, BJ; Tang, WQ; Zeng, ZG; Du, WG. The seasonal acclimatisation of locomotion in a terrestrial reptile, plestiodon chinensis (scincidae). Asian Herpetological Research 2014;5:197-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1245.2014.00197
Wang, ZY; Ji, AH; Endlein, T; Li, W; Samuel, D; Dai, ZD. Locomotor kinematics of the gecko (tokay gecko) upon challenge with various inclines. Chinese Science Bulletin 2014;59:4568-4577. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11434-014-0557-2
Xu, LW; Snelling, EP; Seymour, RS. Burrowing energetics of the giant burrowing cockroach macropanesthia rhinoceros: an allometric study. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2014;70:81-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2014.09.005
Zhang, ZQ; Yang, JL; Yu, H. Effect of flexible back on energy absorption during landing in cats: a biomechanical investigation. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:506-516. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60063-9
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Profeta, AC. Preparation and properties of calcium-silicate filled resins for dental restoration. part ii: micro-mechanical behaviour to primed mineral-depleted dentine. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2014;72:607-617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016357.2014.880188
Rismanchian, M; Shafiei, S; Nourbakhshian, F; Davoudi, A. Flexural strengths of implant-supported zirconia based bridges in posterior regions. Journal Of Advanced Prosthodontics 2014;6:346-350. http://dx.doi.org/10.4047/jap.2014.6.5.346
Wang, XD; Cui, SJ; Liu, Y; Luo, Q; Du, RJ; Kou, XX; Zhang, JN; Zhou, YH; Gan, YH. Deterioration of mechanical properties of discs in chronically inflamed tmj. Journal Of Dental Research 2014;93:1170-1176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034514552825
*ERGONOMICS*
Kim, JH; Aulck, L; Thamsuwan, O; Bartha, MC; Johnson, PW. The effect of key size of touch screen virtual keyboards on productivity, usability, and typing biomechanics. Human Factors 2014;56:1235-1248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720814531784
Lee, J; Nussbaum, MA; Kyung, G. Effects of work experience on work methods during dynamic pushing and pulling. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:647-653. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.07.007
Lowe, BD; Albers, J; Hudock, SD. A biomechanical assessment of hand/arm force with pneumatic nail gun actuation systems. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:715-722. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.007
Oyewole, SA. Enhancing ergonomic safety effectiveness of repetitive job activities: prediction of muscle fatigue in dominant and nondominant arms of industrial workers. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries 2014;24:585-600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20590
Song, JH; Qu, XD. Age-related biomechanical differences during asymmetric lifting. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:629-635. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.008
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Ercoli, MD; Prevosti, FJ; Forasiepi, AM. The structure of the mammalian predator guild in the santa cruz formation (late early miocene). Journal Of Mammalian Evolution 2014;21:369-381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10914-013-9243-4
Nekaris, KAI. Extreme primates: ecology and evolution of asian lorises. Evolutionary Anthropology 2014;23:177-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/evan.21425
Palmer, C. The aerodynamics of gliding flight and its application to the arboreal flight of the chinese feathered dinosaur microraptor. Biological Journal Of The Linnean Society 2014;113:828-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12328
Scheffler, C; Hermanussen, M. Is there an influence of modern life style on skeletal build?. American Journal Of Human Biology 2014;26:590-597. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22561
Schutz, H; Jamniczky, HA; Hallgrimsson, B; Garland, T. Shape-shift: semicircular canal morphology responds to selective breeding for increased locomotor activity. Evolution 2014;68:3184-3198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12501
Xing, LD; Lockley, MG. First report of small ornithopodichnus trackways from the lower cretaceous of sichuan, china. Ichnos-An International Journal For Plant And Animal Traces 2014;21:213-222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10420940.2014.951998
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Galle, S; Malcolm, P; Derave, W; De Clercq, D. Enhancing performance during inclined loaded walking with a powered ankle-foot exoskeleton. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2341-2351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2955-1
Haladik, JA; Vasileff, WK; Peltz, CD; Lock, TR; Bey, MJ. Bracing improves clinical outcomes but does not affect the medial knee joint space in osteoarthritic patients during gait. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2715-2720. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2596-7
Kitatani, R; Ohata, K; Takahashi, H; Shibuta, S; Hashiguchi, Y; Yamakami, N. Reduction in energy expenditure during walking using an automated stride assistance device in healthy young adults. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2014;95:2128-2133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.008
Li, T; Ceccarelli, M; Luo, MZ; Laribi, MA; Zeghloul, S. An experimental analysis of overcoming obstacle in human walking. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:497-505. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60062-7
Sheffler, LR; Bailey, SN; Gunzler, D; Chae, J. Effect of body mass index on hemiparetic gait. Pm&R 2014;6:908-913. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.03.012
Steimel, JP; Aragones, JL; Alexander-Katz, A. Artificial tribotactic microscopic walkers: walking based on friction gradients. Physical Review Letters 2014;113:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.178101
Tomporowski, PD; Audiffren, M. Dual-task performance in young and older adults: speed-accuracy tradeoffs in choice responding while treadmill walking. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity 2014;22:557-563. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/JAPA.2012-0241
Van Kammen, K; Boonstra, A; Reinders-Messelink, H; den Otter, R. The combined effects of body weight support and gait speed on gait related muscle activity: a comparison between walking in the lokomat exoskeleton and regular treadmill walking. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107323
Watanabe, H; Tanaka, N; Inuta, T; Saitou, H; Yanagi, H. Locomotion improvement using a hybrid assistive limb in recovery phase stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot study. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2014;95:2006-2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.002
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Kapellusch, JM; Gerr, FE; Malloy, EJ; Garg, A; Harris-Adamson, C; Bao, SS; Burt, SE; Dale, AM; Eisen, EA; Evanoff, BA; Hegmann, KT; Silverstein, BA; Theise, MS; Rempel, DM. Exposure-response relationships for the acgih threshold limit value for hand-activity level: results from a pooled data study of carpal tunnel syndrome. Scandinavian Journal Of Work Environment & Health 2014;40:610-620. http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3456
Nataraj, R; Li, ZM. Integration of marker and force data to compute three-dimensional joint moments of the thumb and index finger digits during pinch. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:592-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.820722
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Decker, RS; Koyama, E; Pacifici, M. Genesis and morphogenesis of limb synovial joints and articular cartilage. Matrix Biology 2014;39:5-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.006
Regalado, G; Lintula, H; Eskelinen, M; Kokki, H; Kroger, H; Svedstrom, E; Vahlberg, T; Vaatainen, U. Dynamic kine-mri in patellofemoral instability in adolescents. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2795-2802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2679-5
Sim, S; Chevrier, A; Garon, M; Quenneville, E; Yaroshinsky, A; Hoemann, CD; Buschmann, MD. Non-destructive electromechanical assessment (arthro-bst) of human articular cartilage correlates with histological scores and biomechanical properties. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 2014;22:1926-1935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2014.08.008
Svoboda, SJ. Acl injury and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2014;33:633-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2014.06.008
Wilusz, RE; Sanchez-Adams, J; Guilak, F. The structure and function of the pericellular matrix of articular cartilage. Matrix Biology 2014;39:25-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.009
*METHODS*
Webster, A; Vollmer, F; Sato, Y. Probing biomechanical properties with a centrifugal force quartz crystal microbalance. Nature Communications 2014;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms6284
van den Noort, JC; Wiertsema, SH; Hekman, KMC; Schonhuth, CP; Dekker, J; Harlaar, J. Reliability and precision of 3d wireless measurement of scapular kinematics. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2014;52:921-931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-014-1186-2
*MODELING*
Eom, H; Choi, B; Noh, J. Data-driven reconstruction of human locomotion using a single smartphone. Computer Graphics Forum 2014;33:11-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cgf.12469
Guo, SH; Chang, J; Yang, XS; Wang, WC; Zhang, JJ. Locomotion skills for insects with sample-based controller. Computer Graphics Forum 2014;33:31-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cgf.12471
Niu, WX; Feng, TA; Jiang, CH; Zhang, M. Peak vertical ground reaction force during two-leg landing: a systematic review and mathematical modeling. Biomed Research International 2014;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/126860
O'Reilly, OM. On the formulation of cost functions for torque-optimized control of rigid bodies. Automatica 2014;50:2723-2725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2014.08.005
Reed, EB; Hanson, AM; Cavanagh, PR. Optimising muscle parameters in musculoskeletal models using monte carlo simulation. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:607-617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.822489
*MUSCLE*
Johal, N; Wood, DN; Wagg, AS; Cuckow, P; Fry, CH. Functional properties and connective tissue content of pediatric human detrusor muscle. American Journal Of Physiology-Renal Physiology 2014;307:70-4948-5550-7049-4855-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajprenal.00380.2014
*NEURAL*
Damodaran, T; Hassan, Z; Navaratnam, V; Muzaimi, M; Ng, G; Muller, CP; Liao, P; Dringenberg, HC. Time course of motor and cognitive functions after chronic cerebral ischemia in rats. Behavioural Brain Research 2014;275:252-258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.09.014
Jun, JJ; Longtin, A; Maler, L. Enhanced sensory sampling precedes self-initiated locomotion in an electric fish. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2014;217:3615-3628. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.105502
MacLaren, DAA; Santini, JA; Russell, AL; Markovic, T; Clark, SD. Deficits in motor performance after pedunculopontine lesions in rats - impairment depends on demands of task. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2014;40:3224-3236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn.12666
Poulet, JFA. Keeping an eye on cortical states. Neuron 2014;84:246-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2014.10.005
Sogaard, K; Olsen, HB; Blangsted, AK; Sjogaard, G. Single motor unit firing behavior in the right trapezius muscle during rapid movement of right or left index finger. Frontiers In Human Neuroscience 2014;8:.
Spanne, A; Geborek, P; Bengtsson, F; Jorntell, H. Simulating spinal border cells and cerebellar granule cells under locomotion - a case study of spinocerebellar information processing. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107793
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Huang, YJ; Peng, MX; He, SQ; Liu, LL; Dai, MH; Tang, CX. Biomechanical study of the funnel technique applied in thoracic pedicle screw replacement. African Health Sciences 2014;14:716-724. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v14i3.30
Mieritz, RM; Hartvigsen, J; Boyle, E; Jakobsen, MD; Aagaard, P; Bronfort, G. Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial. Spine Journal 2014;14:2618-2627. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2014.02.038
Neubert, A; Fripp, J; Engstrom, C; Gal, Y; Crozier, S; Kingsley, MIC. Validity and reliability of computerized measurement of lumbar intervertebral disc height and volume from magnetic resonance images. Spine Journal 2014;14:2773-2781. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2014.05.023
Xiong, Y; Li, H; Zhou, CG; Yang, X; Song, YM; Qing, Y; Yan, YG. Evaluation of biomechanical strength, stability, bioactivity, and in vivo biocompatibility of a novel calcium deficient hydroxyapatite/poly(amino acid) composite cervical vertebra cage. Journal Of Biomaterials Science-Polymer Edition 2014;25:1842-1855. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2014.951716
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Al-Dubaiban, WI; Al-Abdulkarim, AO; Arafah, MM; Al-Qattan, MM. Flexor tendon-to-volar plate repair: an experimental study and 3 case reports. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2222-2227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.028
Banke, IJ; Kohn, LM; Meidinger, G; Otto, A; Hensler, D; Beitzel, K; Imhoff, AB; Schottle, PB. Combined trochleoplasty and mpfl reconstruction for treatment of chronic patellofemoral instability: a prospective minimum 2-year follow-up study. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2591-2598. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2603-z
Benedetto, KP; Hoffelner, T; Osti, M. The biomechanical characteristics of arthroscopic tibial inlay techniques for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: in vitro comparison of tibial graft tunnel placement. International Orthopaedics 2014;38:2363-2368. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-014-2458-z
Brar, R; Owen, JR; Melikian, R; Gaston, RG; Wayne, JS; Isaacs, JE. Reattachment of flexor digitorum profundus avulsion: biomechanical performance of 3 techniques. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2214-2219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.07.054
Carraro, E; Zeme, S; Ticcinelli, V; Massaroni, C; Santin, M; Peretta, P; Martinuzzi, A; Trevisi, E. Multidimensional outcome measure of selective dorsal rhizotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. European Journal Of Paediatric Neurology 2014;18:704-713. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpn.2014.06.003
Czyzewska, A; Glinkowski, WM; Walesiak, K; Krawczak, K; Cabaj, D; Gorecki, A. Effects of preoperative physiotherapy in hip osteoarthritis patients awaiting total hip replacement. Archives Of Medical Science 2014;10:985-991. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/aoms.2014.46218
Gough, BE; Chong, ACM; Howell, SJ; Galvin, JW; Wooley, PH. Novel flexible suture fixation for the distal tibiofibular syndesmotic joint injury: a cadaveric biomechanical model. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2014;53:706-711. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2014.04.022
Kadimcherla, P; Lovy, AJ; Sambaziotis, C; Blum, Y; Hirsh, DM; Kim, SJ. Knee arthrotomy closure with barbed suture in flexion versus extension: a porcine study. Journal Of Arthroplasty 2014;29:2211-2213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.07.023
Kwon, YM; Fehring, TK; Lombardi, AV; Barnes, CL; Cabanela, ME; Jacobs, JJ. Risk stratification algorithm for management of patients with dual modular taper total hip arthroplasty: consensus statement of the american association of hip and knee surgeons, the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons and the hip society. Journal Of Arthroplasty 2014;29:2060-2064. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.07.029
Sischek, EL; Birmingham, TB; Leitch, KM; Martin, R; Willits, K; Giffin, JR. Staged medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy for bilateral varus gonarthrosis: biomechanical and clinical outcomes. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2672-2681. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2559-z
Tang, JB. Commentary on "reattachment of flexor digitorum profundus avulsion: biomechanical performance of 3 techniques". zone i flexor tendon repairs: more strength not worth altered joint kinematics. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2014;39:2220-2221. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.002
Yilmaz, G; Doral, MN; Turhan, E; Donmez, G; Atay, AO; Kaya, D. Surgical treatment of achilles tendon ruptures: the comparison of open and percutaneous methods in a rabbit model. Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery 2014;20:311-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.5505/tjtes.2014.42716
de Albornoz, PM; Leyes, M; Forriol, F; Del Buono, A; Maffulli, N. Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: plate position and biomechanics of the medial tibial plateau. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2641-2647. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2517-9
*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Stenlund, TC; Ohberg, F; Lundstrom, R; Lindroos, O; Hager, C; Rehn, B. Inter- and intra-tester reliability when measuring seated spinal postures with inertial sensors. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44:732-738. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.06.002
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Boudarham, J; Pradon, D; Roche, N; Bensmail, D; Zory, R. Effects of a dynamic-ankle-foot orthosis (liberte (r)) on kinematics and electromyographic activity during gait in hemiplegic patients with spastic foot equinus. Neurorehabilitation 2014;35:369-379. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/NRE-141128
Nishikawa, K; Okazaki, K; Matsuda, S; Tashiro, Y; Kawahara, S; Nakahara, H; Okamoto, S; Shimoto, T; Higaki, H; Iwamoto, Y. Improved design decreases wear in total knee arthroplasty with varus malalignment. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2014;22:2635-2640. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2506-z
Pierrat, B; Molimard, J; Navarro, L; Avril, S; Calmels, P. Evaluation of the mechanical efficiency of knee braces based on computational modeling. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering 2015;18:646-661. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2013.832227
Rouse, EJ; Mooney, LM; Herr, HM. Clutchable series-elastic actuator: implications for prosthetic knee design. International Journal Of Robotics Research 2014;33:1611-1625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0278364914545673
*ROBOTICS*
Chen, DL; Liu, Q; Dong, LT; Wang, H; Zhang, Q. Effect of spine motion on mobility in quadruped running. Chinese Journal Of Mechanical Engineering 2014;27:1150-1156. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/CJME.2014.0724.124
Kim, H; Liu, YH; Jeong, K; Seo, T. Empirical study on shapes of the foot pad and walking gaits for water-running robots. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:572-580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60068-8
Liu, GH; Lin, HY; Lin, HY; Chen, ST; Lin, PC. A bio-inspired hopping kangaroo robot with an active tail. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:541-555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60066-4
Luo, Y; Li, Q; Liu, ZX. Design and optimization of wheel-legged robot: rolling-wolf. Chinese Journal Of Mechanical Engineering 2014;27:1133-1142. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/CJME.2014.0905.144
Manoochehri, HE; Jamshidi, K; Monadjemi, A; Shahbazi, H. Finding curvilinear path features in a layered learning paradigm for humanoid robot using monocular vision. International Journal Of Humanoid Robotics 2014;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219843614500236
Matos, V; Santos, CP. Towards goal-directed biped locomotion: combining cpgs and motion primitives. Robotics And Autonomous Systems 2014;62:1669-1690. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.08.010
Wang, X; Li, MT; Guo, W; Wang, PF; Sun, LN. Velocity control of a bounding quadruped via energy control and vestibular reflexes. Journal Of Bionic Engineering 2014;11:556-571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(14)60067-6
Wawrzynski, P. Reinforcement learning with experience replay for model-free humanoid walking optimization. International Journal Of Humanoid Robotics 2014;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219843614500248
Xiong, XF; Worgotter, F; Manoonpong, P. Neuromechanical control for hexapedal robot walking on challenging surfaces and surface classification. Robotics And Autonomous Systems 2014;62:1777-1789. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.07.008
*REHABILITATION*
Alluin, O; Delivet-Mongrain, H; Gauthier, MK; Fehlings, MG; Rossignol, S; Karimi-Abdolrezaee, S. Examination of the combined effects of chondroitinase abc, growth factors and locomotor training following compressive spinal cord injury on neuroanatomical plasticity and kinematics. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0111072
Arii, Y; Sawada, Y; Kawamura, K; Miyake, S; Taichi, Y; Izumi, Y; Kuroda, Y; Inui, T; Kaji, R; Mitsui, T. Immediate effect of spinal magnetic stimulation on camptocormia in parkinson's disease. Journal Of Neurology Neurosurgery And Psychiatry 2014;85:1221-1226.
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Board, WJ; Browning, RC. Self-selected speeds and metabolic cost of longboard skateboarding. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2381-2386. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2959-x
Bowerman, E; Whatman, C; Harris, N; Bradshaw, E; Karin, J. Are maturation, growth and lower extremity alignment associated with overuse injury in elite adolescent ballet dancers?. Physical Therapy In Sport 2014;15:234-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.12.014
Ellis, K; Kerr, J; Godbole, S; Lanckriet, G; Wing, D; Marshall, S. A random forest classifier for the prediction of energy expenditure and type of physical activity from wrist and hip accelerometers. Physiological Measurement 2014;35:2191-2203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/35/11/2191
Jimenez-Reyes, P; Samozino, P; Cuadrado-Penafiel, V; Conceicao, F; Gonzalez-Badillo, JJ; Morin, JB. Effect of countermovement on power-force-velocity profile. European Journal Of Applied Physiology 2014;114:2281-2288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2947-1
Kim, J; Son, J; Kim, Y. Consistency of the optimized bandwidth in filter-based fatigue index. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2014;15:2473-2477. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-014-0617-1
Kim, KW; Lim, BO. Effects of menarcheal age on the anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors during single-legged drop landing in female artistic elite gymnasts. Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery 2014;134:1565-1571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-014-2055-z
Koshino, Y; Yamanaka, M; Ezawa, Y; Ishida, T; Kobayashi, T; Samukawa, M; Saito, H; Takeda, N. Lower limb joint motion during a cross cutting movement differs in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability. Physical Therapy In Sport 2014;15:242-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.12.001
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Nielsen, RH; Couppe, C; Jensen, JK; Olsen, MR; Heinemeier, KM; Malfait, F; Symoens, S; De Paepe, A; Schjerling, P; Magnusson, SP; Remvig, L; Kjaer, M. Low tendon stiffness and abnormal ultrastructure distinguish classic ehlers-danlos syndrome from benign joint hypermobility syndrome in patients. Faseb Journal 2014;28:4668-4676. http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fj.14-249656
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Hunziker, EB; Lippuner, K; Shintani, N. How best to preserve and reveal the structural intricacies of cartilaginous tissue. Matrix Biology 2014;39:33-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2014.08.010
Lee, EJ; Lee, JH; Jin, L; Jin, OS; Shin, YC; Oh, SJ; Lee, J; Hyon, SH; Han, DW. Hyaluronic acid/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) core/shell fiber meshes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate as skin tissue engineering scaffolds. Journal Of Nanoscience And Nanotechnology 2014;14:8458-8463. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2014.9922
Luboz, V; Promayon, E; Payan, Y. Linear elastic properties of the facial soft tissues using an aspiration device: towards patient specific characterization. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2014;42:2369-2378. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-014-1098-1
*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Han, IS; Kim, YE. Development of a new head/brain model for the prediction of subdural hemorrhage. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2014;15:2405-2411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-014-0607-3
Hitosugi, M; Murayama, H; Motozawa, Y; Ishii, K; Ogino, M; Koyama, K. Biomechanical analysis of acute subdural hematoma resulting from judo. Biomedical Research-Tokyo 2014;35:339-344.
Matoso, RI; Freire, AR; Santos, LSD; Daruge, E; Rossi, AC; Prado, FB. Comparison of gunshot entrance morphologies caused by .40-caliber smith & wesson, .380-caliber, and 9-mm luger bullets: a finite element analysis study. Plos One 2014;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0111192
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Boquel, S; Giordanengo, P; Ameline, A. Vector activity of three aphid species (hemiptera: aphididae) modulated by host plant selection behaviour on potato (solanales: solanaceae). Annales De La Societe Entomologique De France 2014;50:141-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00379271.2014.936136
Oosterlinck, M; Royaux, E; Back, W; Pille, F. A preliminary study on pressure-plate evaluation of forelimb toe-heel and mediolateral hoof balance on a hard vs. a soft surface in sound ponies at the walk and trot. Equine Veterinary Journal 2014;46:751-755. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evj.12210
Roach, JM; Pfau, T; Bryars, J; Unt, V; Channon, SB; Weller, R. Sagittal distal limb kinematics inside the hoof capsule captured using high-speed fluoroscopy in walking and trotting horses. Veterinary Journal 2014;202:94-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.06.014
Saei, H; Sharifani, MM; Dehghani, A; Seifi, E; Akbarpour, V. Description of biomechanical forces and physiological parameters of fruit cracking in pomegranate. Scientia Horticulturae 2014;178:224-230. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2014.09.005
Wilson, L; Banks, TA; Luckman, P; Smith, B. Biomechanical evaluation of double krackow sutures versus the three-loop pulley suture in a canine gastrocnemius tendon avulsion model. Australian Veterinary Journal 2014;92:427-432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/avj.12255
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Lopez, C; Blanke, O. Nobel prize centenary: robert barany and the vestibular system. Current Biology 2014;24:82-4948-5054-8249-4850-56.
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Butail, S; Polverino, G; Phamduy, P; Del Sette, F; Porfiri, M. Influence of robotic shoal size, configuration, and activity on zebrafish behavior in a free-swimming environment. Behavioural Brain Research 2014;275:269-280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.09.015
Cakit, E; Durgun, B; Cetik, O; Yoldas, O. A survey of hand anthropometry and biomechanical measurements of dentistry students in turkey. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries 2014;24:739-753. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20401
Davies, TG; Stock, JT. The influence of relative body breadth on the diaphyseal morphology of the human lower limb. American Journal Of Human Biology 2014;26:822-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22606
Harrison, SM; Cleary, PW; Eyres, G; Sinnott, MD; Lundin, L. Challenges in computational modelling of food breakdown and flavour release. Food & Function 2014;5:2792-2805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c4fo00786g
Larrue, F; Sauzeon, H; Wallet, G; Foloppe, D; Cazalets, JR; Gross, C; N'Kaoua, B. Influence of body-centered information on the transfer of spatial learning from a virtual to a real environment. Journal Of Cognitive Psychology 2014;26:906-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20445911.2014.965714
Olivari, M; Nieuwenhuizen, FM; Buelthoff, HH; Pollini, L. Pilot adaptation to different classes of haptic aids in tracking tasks. Journal Of Guidance Control And Dynamics 2014;37:1741-1753. http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.G000534
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Donoghue, OA; Ryan, H; Duggan, E; Finucane, C; Savva, GM; Cronin, H; Loughman, J; Kenny, RA. Relationship between fear of falling and mobility varies with visual function among older adults. Geriatrics & Gerontology International 2014;14:827-836. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ggi.12174
Egelhaaf, M; Kern, R; Lindemann, JP. Motion as a source of environmental information: a fresh view on biological motion computation by insect brains. Frontiers In Neural Circuits 2014;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2014.00127