LITERATURE UPDATE
January 03 - January 09, 2019
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Sarah A Roelker, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, USA

Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst - Cited by 326 - Biomechanics - Neuromuscular Control - Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulations


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*BONE*
Ghasroldasht, MM; Matin, MM; Mehrjerdi, HK; Naderi-Meshkin, H; Moradi, A; Rajabioun, M; Alipour, F; Ghasemi, S; Zare, M; Mirahmadi, M; Bidkhori, HR; Bahrami, AR. Application of mesenchymal stem cells to enhance non-union bone fracture healing. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2019;107:301-311. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.36441

Liu, HH; Zhang, N; Liu, Y; Liu, L; Yin, GZ; En, L. Effect of human wnt10b transgene overexpression on peri-implant osteogenesis in ovariectomized rats. Human Gene Therapy 2018;29:1416-1427. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/hum.2018.003

Burke, M; Akens, M; Kiss, A; Willett, T; Whyne, C. Mechanical behavior of metastatic vertebrae are influenced by tissue architecture, mineral content, and organic feature alterations. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:3013-3022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24105

Sintini, I; Burton, WS; Sade, P; Chavarria, JM; Laz, PJ. Investigating gender and ethnicity differences in proximal humeral morphology using a statistical shape model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:3043-3052. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24070

Affes, F; Ketata, H; Kharrat, M; Dammak, M. How a pilot hole size affects osteosynthesis at the screw-bone interface under immediate loading. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;60:14-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.07.002

Meimandi-Parizi, A; Oryan, A; Bigham-Sadegh, A; Sayahi, E. Effects of chitosan scaffold along with royal jelly or bee venom in regeneration of critical sized radial bone defect in rat. Iranian Journal Of Veterinary Research 2018;19:246-254.

*BOTANY*
Eng, RC; Sampathkumar, A. Getting into shape: the mechanics behind plant morphogenesis. Current Opinion In Plant Biology 2018;46:25-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2018.07.002

*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Castle, PE; Scheven, UM; Crouch, AC; Cao, AA; Goergen, CJ; Greve, JM. Anatomical location, sex, and age influence murine arterial circumferential cyclic strain before and during dobutamine infusion. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2019;49:69-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmri.26232

Taqueti, VR. Sex differences in the coronary system. Sex-Specific Analysis Of Cardiovascular Function 2018;1065:257-278. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978/-3-319-77932-4_17

Patel, VB; Zhabyeyev, P; Chen, XY; Wang, FQ; Paul, M; Fan, D; McLean, BA; Basu, R; Zhang, P; Shah, S; Dawson, JF; Pyle, WG; Hazra, M; Kassiri, Z; Hazra, S; Vanhaesebroeck, B; McCulloch, CA; Oudit, GY. Pi3k alpha-regulated gelsolin activity is a critical determinant of cardiac cytoskeletal remodeling and heart disease. Nature Communications 2018;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-07812-8

Bloodworth, NC; Clark, CR; West, JD; Snider, JC; Gaskill, C; Shay, S; Scott, C; Bastarache, J; Gladson, S; Moore, C; D'Amico, R; Brittain, EL; Tanjore, H; Blackwell, TS; Majka, SM; Merryman, WD. Bone marrow-derived proangiogenic cells mediate pulmonary arteriole stiffening via serotonin 2b receptor dependent mechanism. Circulation Research 2018;123:69-5349-6954-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313397

Urrutia, J; Roy, A; Raut, SS; Anton, R; Muluk, SC; Finol, EA. Geometric surrogates of abdominal aortic aneurysm wall mechanics. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;59:43-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.06.007

Hayashi, K; Kurimoto, M. Biomechanical properties of veins cultured in vitro under elevated internal pressure. Biorheology 2018;55:25-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BIR-180168

*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Kashani, AS; Badilescu, S; Piekny, A; Packirisamy, M. Bio-nano-interaction in treatment and management of cancer. Journal Of The Electrochemical Society 2018;166:66-5148-4855-6651-4849-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/2.0021909jes

Nathwani, B; Shih, WM; Wong, WP. Force spectroscopy and beyond: innovations and opportunities. Biophysical Journal 2018;115:2279-2285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2018.10.021

Misra, JR; Irvine, KD. The hippo signaling network and its biological functions. Annual Review Of Genetics, Vol 52 2018;52:65-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-genet-120417-031621

Beaune, G; Blanch-Mercader, C; Douezan, S; Dumond, J; Gonzalez-Rodriguez, D; Cuvelier, D; Ondarcuhu, T; Sens, P; Dufour, S; Murrell, MP; Brochard-Wyart, F. Spontaneous migration of cellular aggregates from giant keratocytes to running spheroids. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018;115:12926-12931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1811348115

Lu, L; Deng, YX; Li, XJ; Li, H; Karniadakis, GE. Understanding the twisted structure of amyloid fibrils via molecular simulations. Journal Of Physical Chemistry B 2018;122:11302-11310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b07255

*COMPARATIVE*
Paluh, DJ; Bauer, AM. Phylogenetic history, allometry and disparate functional pressures influence the morphological diversification of the gekkotan quadrate, a keystone cranial element. Biological Journal Of The Linnean Society 2018;125:693-708. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/bly147

Hulsey, CD; Holzman, R; Meyer, A. Dissecting a potential spandrel of adaptive radiation: body depth and pectoral fin ecomorphology coevolve in lake malawi cichlid fishes. Ecology And Evolution 2018;8:11945-11953. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4651

Trask, WM; Baghdadwala, MI; Wilson, RJA. Developmental maturation of functional coupling between ventilatory oscillators in the american bullfrog. Developmental Neurobiology 2018;78:1218-1230. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dneu.22647

Foster, KL; Garland, T; Schmitz, L; Higham, TE. Skink ecomorphology: forelimb and hind limb lengths, but not static stability, correlate with habitat use and demonstrate multiple solutions. Biological Journal Of The Linnean Society 2018;125:673-692. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/bly146

Wicaksono, A; Hidayat, S; Retnoaji, B; Rivero-Muller, A; Alam, P. A mechanical piston action may assist pelvic-pectoral fin antagonism in tree-climbing fish. Journal Of The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom 2018;98:2121-2131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0025315417001722

Satterlie, RA. Repetitive firing and wing stiffness in the locomotory musculature of the pteropod clione limacina. Invertebrate Biology 2018;137:355-361. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ivb.12233

Wells, RT; Camens, AB. New skeletal material sheds light on the palaeobiology of the pleistocene marsupial carnivore, thylacoleo carnifex. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208020

Neumann, E; Paes, MCF; Mendes, JMR; Braga, FMS; Nakaghi, LSO. Larval development of brycon amazonicus (teleostei, bryconidae) with a focus on locomotory, respiratory and feeding structures. Journal Of Fish Biology 2018;93:1141-1150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.13832

*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Cannizzaro, G; Felice, P; Trullenque-Eriksson, A; Lazzarini, M; Velasco-Ortega, E; Esposito, M. Immediate vs early loading of 6.6 mm flapless-placed single implants: 9 years after-loading report of a split-mouth randomised controlled trial. European Journal Of Oral Implantology 2018;11:163-173.

He, Y; Hasan, I; Keilig, L; Fischer, D; Ziegler, L; Abboud, M; Wahl, G; Bourauel, C. Biomechanical characteristics of immediately loaded and osseointegration dental implants inserted into sika deer antler. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;59:8-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.021

*ERGONOMICS*
Goncalves, JS; Moriguchi, CS; Takekawa, KS; Sato, TD. Effects of work surface and task difficulty on neck-shoulder posture and trapezius activity during a simulated mouse task. International Journal Of Occupational Safety And Ergonomics 2019;25:86-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2018.1438960

*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Delgado, MN; Perez-Perez, A; Galbany, J. Morphological variation and covariation in mandibular molars of platyrrhine primates. Journal Of Morphology 2019;280:20-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20907

*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Koganemaru, S; Mikami, Y; Maezawa, H; Matsuhashi, M; Ikeda, S; Ikoma, K; Mima, T. Anodal transcranial patterned stimulation of the motor cortex during gait can induce activity-dependent corticospinal plasticity to alter human gait. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208691

Oh, S; Song, M; Kim, J. Validating attentive locomotion training using interactive treadmill: an fnirs study. Journal Of Neuroengineering And Rehabilitation 2018;15:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12984-018-0472-x

Shaw, E; Rietschel, J; Hendershot, B; Pruziner, A; Wolf, E; Dearth, C; Miller, M; Hatfield, B; Gentili, R. A combined biomechanical and neurocognitive examination for cognitive workload assessment in individuals with lower-limb loss during dual-task walking. Psychophysiology 2018;55:83-5156-8351-56.

*ANIMAL LOCOMOTION*
Nirody, JA; Jinn, J; Libby, T; Lee, TJ; Jusufi, A; Hu, DL; Full, RJ. Geckos race across the water's surface using multiple mechanisms. Current Biology 2018;28:4046-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.10.064

Biswas, D; Arend, LA; Stamper, SA; Vagvolgyi, BP; Fortune, ES; Cowan, NJ. Closed-loop control of active sensing movements regulates sensory slip. Current Biology 2018;28:4029-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.11.002

Stevens, LM; Blob, RW; Mayerl, CJ. Ontogeny, morphology and performance: changes in swimming stability and turning performance in the freshwater pleurodire turtle, emydura subglobosa. Biological Journal Of The Linnean Society 2018;125:718-729. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/bly140

*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Sakuma, K; Abrami, A; Blumrosen, G; Lukashov, S; Narayanan, R; Ligman, JW; Caggiano, V; Heisig, SJ. Wearable nail deformation sensing for behavioral and biomechanical monitoring and human-computer interaction. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36834-x

Wang, TS; Ito, A; Aoyama, T; Nakahara, R; Nakahata, A; Ji, X; Zhang, J; Kawai, H; Kuroki, H. Functional evaluation outcomes correlate with histomorphometric changes in the rat sciatic nerve crush injury model: a comparison between sciatic functional index and kinematic analysis. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208985

Monnoyer, J; Diaz, E; Bourdin, C; Wiertlewski, M. Perception of ultrasonic switches involves large discontinuity of the mechanical impedance. Ieee Transactions On Haptics 2018;11:579-589. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TOH.2018.2844186

*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Kerkhof, FD; Vereecke, EE; Vanovermeire, O; Vanhaecke, J; Vanneste, M; Stockmans, F. Trapeziometacarpal stabilization through dorsoradial ligament reconstruction: an early post-surgery in vivo biomechanical analyses. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:2851-2864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24103

Tang, X; Marshall, B; Wang, JH; Zhu, JJ; Li, J; Smolinski, P; Fu, FH. Lateral meniscal posterior root repair with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction better restores knee stability. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:59-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518808004

*METHODS*
Mustafy, T; Londono, I; Villemure, I. Can the contralateral limb be used as a control during the growing period in a rodent model?. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;58:31-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.013

Oh, J; Kuenze, C; Jacopetti, M; Signorile, JF; Eltoukhy, M. Validity of the microsoft kinect (tm) in assessing spatiotemporal and lower extremity kinematics during stair ascent and descent in healthy young individuals. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;60:70-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.07.011

Timmi, A; Coates, G; Fortin, K; Ackland, D; Bryant, AL; Gordon, I; Pivonka, P. Accuracy of a novel marker tracking approach based on the low-cost microsoft kinect v2 sensor. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;59:63-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.020

Neto, T; Freitas, SR; Andrade, RJ; Vaz, JR; Mendes, B; Firmino, T; Bruno, PM; Nordez, A; Oliveira, R. Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave elastography. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2019;38:157-164. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jum.14679

Elfering, A; Cronenberg, S; Grebner, S; Tamcan, O; Muller, U. Measuring limitations in activities of daily living: a population-based validation of a short questionnaire. International Journal Of Occupational Safety And Ergonomics 2019;25:17-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2017.1388621

Samadi, S; Arjmand, N. A novel stability-based emg-assisted optimization method for the spine. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;58:13-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.019

Ren, P; Hu, S; Han, ZF; Wang, Q; Yao, SX; Gao, Z; Jin, JM; Bringas, ML; Yao, DZ; Biswal, B; Valdes-Sosa, PA. Movement symmetry assessment by bilateral motion data fusion. Ieee Transactions On Biomedical Engineering 2019;66:225-236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2018.2829749

Balsalobre-Fernandez, C; Romero-Franco, N; Jimenez-Reyes, P. Concurrent validity and reliability of an iphone app for the measurement of ankle dorsiflexion and inter-limb asymmetries. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2019;37:249-253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1494908

*MODELING*
Panyasantisuk, J; Dall'Ara, E; Pretterklieber, M; Pahr, DH; Zysset, PK. Mapping anisotropy improves qct-based finite element estimation of hip strength in pooled stance and side-fall load configurations. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;59:36-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.06.004

Eidel, B; Gote, A; Ohrndorf, A; Christ, HJ. How can a short stem hip implant preserve the natural, pre-surgery force flow? a finite element analysis on a collar cortex compression concept (co4). Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;58:1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.016

*MUSCLE*
Lo, JK; Robinson, LR. Postpolio syndrome and the late effects of poliomyelitis. part 1. pathogenesis, biomechanical considerations, diagnosis, and investigations. Muscle & Nerve 2018;58:751-759. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mus.26168

Lo, JK; Robinson, LR. Post-polio syndrome and the late effects of poliomyelitis: part 2. treatment, management, and prognosis. Muscle & Nerve 2018;58:760-769. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mus.26167

*NEURAL*
Picton, LD; Sillar, KT; Zhang, HY. Control of xenopus tadpole locomotion via selective expression of ih in excitatory interneurons. Current Biology 2018;28:3911-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.10.048

Yadav, A; Borda, E; Nicolelis, M. Closed loop spinal cord stimulation restores locomotion and desynchronizes corticostriatal beta oscillations. Movement Disorders 2018;33:1991-1991.

Helmbrecht, TO; dal Maschio, M; Donovan, JC; Koutsouli, S; Baier, H. Topography of a visuomotor transformation. Neuron 2018;100:1429-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2018.10.021

Lee, JB; Yonar, A; Hallacy, T; Shen, CH; Milloz, J; Srinivasan, J; Kocabas, A; Ramanathan, S. A compressed sensing framework for efficient dissection of neural circuits. Nature Methods 2019;16:126-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41592-018-0233-6

Zapalowicz, K; Radek, M. The distribution of brachial plexus lesions after experimental traction: a cadaveric study. Journal Of Neurosurgery-Spine 2018;29:704-710. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2018.5.SPINE171148

Stratmann, P; Albu-Schaffer, A; Jorntell, H. Scaling our world view: how monoamines can put context into brain circuitry. Frontiers In Cellular Neuroscience 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2018.00506

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Liu, D; Sheng, J; Wu, HH; Kang, X; Xie, QY; Luo, Y; Zhou, JJ; Zheng, W. Biomechanical study of injectable hollow pedicle screws for pmma augmentation in severely osteoporotic lumbar vertebrae: effect of pmma distribution and volume on screw stability. Journal Of Neurosurgery-Spine 2018;29:639-646. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2018.4.SPINE171225

Hasegawa, T; Katsuhira, J; Oka, H; Fujii, T; Matsudaira, K. Association of low back load with low back pain during static standing. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208877

Sugai, K; Michikawa, T; Takebayashi, T; Matsumoto, M; Nakamura, M; Nishiwaki, Y. Association between visual classification of kyphosis and future adl decline in community-dwelling elderly people: the kurabuchi study. Archives Of Osteoporosis 2018;14:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11657-018-0551-4

Lopez-Medina, C; Molto, A. Update on the epidemiology, risk factors, and disease outcomes of axial spondyloarthritis. Best Practice & Research In Clinical Rheumatology 2018;32:241-253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2018.10.006

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Triana, M; Gueorguiev, B; Sommer, C; Stoffel, K; Agarwal, Y; Zderic, I; Helfen, T; Krieg, JC; Krause, F; Knobe, M; Richards, RG; Lenz, M. Lagloc-a new surgical technique for locking plate systems. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:2886-2891. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24069

Koh, YG; Son, J; Kim, HJ; Kwon, SK; Kwon, OR; Kim, HJ; Kang, KT. Multi-objective design optimization of high tibial osteotomy for improvement of biomechanical effect by using finite element analysis. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:2956-2965. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24072

Arner, JW; Chang, ES; Bayer, S; Bradley, JP. Direct comparison of modified jobe and docking ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction at midterm follow-up. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:144-150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518812421

Chen, ZX; Gao, YC; Chen, SB; Zhang, QD; Zhang, ZF; Zhang, J; Zhang, X; Jin, ZM. Biomechanics and wear comparison between mechanical and kinematic alignments in total knee arthroplasty. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal Of Engineering In Medicine 2018;232:1209-1218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411918811855

*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Bobet, J; Masani, K; Popovic, MR; Vette, AH. Kinematics-based prediction of trunk muscle activity in response to multi-directional perturbations during sitting. Medical Engineering & Physics 2018;58:56-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.05.004

Naglic, MM; Petrak, S. A method for body posture classification of three-dimensional body models in the sagittal plane. Textile Research Journal 2019;89:133-149. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517517741155

Ashtiani, MN; Azghani, MR; Parnianpour, M. Initial balance in human standing postures: roles of the joint mechanisms. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal Of Engineering In Medicine 2018;232:1255-1260. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411918811858

*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Sahoo, S; Pratihar, DK; Mukhopadhyay, S. A novel energy efficient powered ankle prosthesis using four-bar controlled compliant actuator. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal Of Mechanical Engineering Science 2018;232:4664-4675. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406217753461

Dong, DB; Convens, B; Sun, YX; Ge, WJ; Cherelle, P; Vanderborght, B. The effects of variable mechanical parameters on peak power and energy consumption of ankle-foot prostheses at different speeds. Advanced Robotics 2018;32:1229-1240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2018.1531784

*ROBOTICS/BIOMIMETICS*
Noorani, MRS; Rashidi, SF; Shoaran, M. Gait generation and transition for bipedal locomotion system using morris-lecar model of central pattern generator. Scientia Iranica 2018;25:3591-3603. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/sci.2017.4404

Zhao, Y; Zhang, S; Lee, J. Adaptive finite-time backstepping control for a two-wheeled mobile manipulator. Journal Of Mechanical Science And Technology 2018;32:5897-5906. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-018-1140-6

Deng, ZC; Stommel, M; Xu, WL. Mechatronics design, modeling, and characterization of a soft robotic table for object manipulation on surface. Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics 2018;23:2715-2725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2018.2873259

de Rivaz, SD; Goldberg, B; Doshi, N; Jayaram, K; Zhou, J; Wood, RJ. Inverted and vertical climbing of a quadrupedal microrobot using electroadhesion. Science Robotics 2018;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aau3038

Gu, GY; Zou, J; Zhao, RK; Zhao, XH; Zhu, XY. Soft wall-climbing robots. Science Robotics 2018;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aat2874

Huang, XN; Kumar, K; Jawed, MK; Nasab, AM; Ye, ZS; Shan, WL; Majidi, C. Chasing biomimetic locomotion speeds: creating untethered soft robots with shape memory alloy actuators. Science Robotics 2018;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aau7557

Taghavi, M; Helps, T; Rossiter, J. Electro-ribbon actuators and electro-origami robots. Science Robotics 2018;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aau9795

Liu, X; Rossi, A; Poulakakis, I. A switchable parallel elastic actuator and its application to leg design for running robots. Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics 2018;23:2681-2692. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2018.2871670

Wang, Y; Minor, MA. Design and evaluation of a soft robotic smart shoe for haptic terrain rendering. Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics 2018;23:2974-2979. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2018.2871631

Wopereis, HW; van de Ridder, WLW; Lankhorst, TJW; Klooster, L; Bukai, EM; Wuthier, D; Nikolakopoulos, G; Stramigioli, S; Engelen, JBC; Fumagalli, M. Multimodal aerial locomotion an approach to active tool handling. Ieee Robotics & Automation Magazine 2018;25:57-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MRA.2018.2869527

Carpentier, J; Mansard, N. Multicontact locomotion of legged robots. Ieee Transactions On Robotics 2018;34:1441-1460. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRO.2018.2862902

Kelasidi, E; Kohl, AM; Pettersen, KY; Hoffmann, BH; Gravdahl, JT. Experimental investigation of locomotion efficiency and path-following for underwater snake robots with and without a caudal fin. Annual Reviews In Control 2018;46:281-294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arcontrol.2018.10.001

Chattopadhyay, P; Ghoshal, SK. Adhesion technologies of bio-inspired climbing robots: a survey. International Journal Of Robotics & Automation 2018;33:654-661. http://dx.doi.org/10.2316/Journal.206.2018.6.206-5193

Giorgio-Serchi, F; Lidtke, AK; Weymouth, GD. A soft aquatic actuator for unsteady peak power amplification. Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics 2018;23:2968-2973. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2018.2873253

*WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY/ENERGY HARVESTING*
Park, K; Kim, C; Kulkarni, A; Shin, D; Kim, HU; Kim, K; Kim, T. Effect of elastomer characteristics on fiber optic force sensing performance in biomedical robotics applications. Journal Of Mechanical Science And Technology 2018;32:5631-5636. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-018-1109-5

*REHABILITATION*
Park, IJ; Park, JH; Seong, HY; You, JH; Kim, SJ; Min, JH; Ko, HY; Shin, YI. Comparative effects of different assistance force during robot-assisted gait training on locomotor functions in patients with subacute stroke an assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. American Journal Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2019;98:58-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001027

Allen, JL; Ting, LH; Kesar, TM. Gait rehabilitation using functional electrical stimulation induces changes in ankle muscle coordination in stroke survivors: a preliminary study. Frontiers In Neurology 2018;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2018.01127

Lewek, MD; Raiti, C; Doty, A. The presence of a paretic propulsion reserve during gait in individuals following stroke. Neurorehabilitation And Neural Repair 2018;32:1011-1019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968318809920

Alcantara, CC; Charalambous, CC; Morton, SM; Russo, TL; Reisman, DS. Different error size during locomotor adaptation affects transfer to overground walking poststroke. Neurorehabilitation And Neural Repair 2018;32:1020-1030. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968318809921

Pietrosimone, B; Blackburn, JT; Padua, DA; Pfeiffer, SJ; Davis, HC; Luc-Harkey, BA; Harkey, MS; Pietrosimone, LS; Frank, BS; Creighton, RA; Kamath, GM; Spang, JT. Walking gait asymmetries 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction predict 12-month patient-reported outcomes. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:2932-2940. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24056

Frolov, AA; Bobrov, PD; Biryukova, EV; Silchenko, AV; Kondur, AA; Dzhalagoniya, LZ; Massion, J. Electrical, hemodynamic, and motor activity in bci post-stroke rehabilitation: clinical case study. Frontiers In Neurology 2018;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2018.01135

Czarkowska, M; Saran, T; Mazur, A; Panasiuk, L. Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation increases the ability of people over 60 to live independently. Annals Of Agricultural And Environmental Medicine 2018;25:720-724. http://dx.doi.org/10.26444/aaem/99642

Klamroth-Marganska, V. Stroke rehabilitation: therapy robots and assistive devices. Sex-Specific Analysis Of Cardiovascular Function 2018;1065:579-587. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77932-4_35

Loy, K; Schmalz, A; Hoche, T; Jacobi, A; Kreutzfeldt, M; Merkler, D; Bareyre, FM. Enhanced voluntary exercise improves functional recovery following spinal cord injury by impacting the local neuroglial injury response and supporting the rewiring of supraspinal circuits. Journal Of Neurotrauma 2018;35:2904-2915. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5544

*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Nedergaard, NJ; Verheul, J; Drust, B; Etchells, T; Lisboa, P; Robinson, MA; Vanrenterghem, J. The feasibility of predicting ground reaction forces during running from a trunk accelerometry driven mass-spring-damper model. Peerj 2018;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6105

Linton, L; Valentin, S. Running with injury: a study of uk novice and recreational runners and factors associated with running related injury. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2018;21:1221-1225. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.05.021

Powell, DW; Williams, DSB. Changes in vertical and joint stiffness in runners with advancing age. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:3416-3422. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001869

Wen, C; Cao, XY; Zhang, YY; Crouter, SE; Wozencroft, AJ; Zhang, SN. Knee biomechanics of selected knee-unfriendly movement elements in 42-form tai chi. International Journal Of Performance Analysis In Sport 2018;18:1050-1066. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2018.1553093

Curtis, RM; Huggins, RA; Looney, DP; West, CA; Fortunati, A; Fontaine, GJ; Casa, DJ. Match demands of national collegiate athletic association division i men's soccer. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:2907-2917. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002719

Rice, PE; Gurchiek, RD; McBride, JM. Physiological and biomechanical responses to an acute bout of high kicking in dancers. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:2954-2961. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002748

Mack, CD; Hershman, EB; Anderson, RB; Coughlin, MJ; McNitt, AS; Sendor, RR; Kent, RW. Higher rates of lower extremity injury on synthetic turf compared with natural turf among national football league athletes: epidemiologic confirmation of a biomechanical hypothesis. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:189-196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518808499

Valldecabres, R; de Benito, AM; Littler, G; Richards, J. An exploration of the effect of proprioceptive knee bracing on biomechanics during a badminton lunge to the net, and the implications to injury mechanisms. Peerj 2018;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6033

Lockie, RG; Moreno, MR; Orjalo, AJ; Lazar, A; Liu, TM; Stage, AA; Birmingham-Babauta, SA; Stokes, JJ; Giuliano, DV; Risso, FG; Davis, DL; Callaghan, SJ. Relationships between height, arm length, and leg length on the mechanics of the conventional and high-handle hexagonal bar deadlift. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:3011-3019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002256

Lesinski, M; Prieske, O; Borde, R; Beurskens, R; Granacher, U. Effects of different footwear properties and surface instability on neuromuscular activity and kinematics during jumping. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:3246-3257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002556

Layer, JS; Grenz, C; Hinshaw, TJ; Smith, DT; Barrett, SF; Dai, BY. Kinetic analysis of isometric back squats and isometric belt squats. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:3301-3309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002854

Lee, S; Schultz, J; Timgren, J; Staelgraeve, K; Miller, M; Liu, YL. An electromyographic and kinetic comparison of conventional and romanian deadlifts. Journal Of Exercise Science & Fitness 2018;16:87-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2018.08.001

Hazrati, E; Azghani, MR. The effect of saddle height and saddle position changes from pedal on muscles and joints behaviors in ergometer: a parametric study. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal Of Engineering In Medicine 2018;232:1219-1229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411918809141

Bergmann, G; Kutzner, I; Bender, A; Dymke, J; Trepczynski, A; Duda, GN; Felsenberg, D; Damm, P. Loading of the hip and knee joints during whole body vibration training. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207041

Korak, JA; Paquette, MR; Fuller, DK; Caputo, JL; Coons, JM. Muscle activation patterns of lower-body musculature among 3 traditional lower-body exercises in trained women. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:2770-2775. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002513

Carboch, J; Tufano, JJ; Suss, V. Ball toss kinematics of different service types in professional tennis players. International Journal Of Performance Analysis In Sport 2018;18:881-891. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2018.1519750

Ibrahim, R; Kingma, I; de Boode, VA; Faber, GS; van Dieen, JH. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the goalkeeper's diving save in football. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2019;37:313-321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1499413

Weaving, D; Sawczuk, T; Williams, S; Scott, T; Till, K; Beggs, C; Johnston, RD; Jones, B. The peak duration-specific locomotor demands and concurrent collision frequencies of european super league rugby. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2019;37:322-330. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1500425

Fleming, BC. Imaging and biomechanics. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:19-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518817315

Driggers, AR; Bingham, GE; Bailey, CA. The relationship of throwing arm mechanics and elbow varus torque: letter to the editor. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:78-8049-7880-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518809061

Beck, ON; Grabowski, AM. Athletes with versus without leg amputations: different biomechanics, similar running economy. Exercise And Sport Sciences Reviews 2019;47:15-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000174

Lee, HT; Kim, YS. The effect of sports vr training for improving human body composition. Eurasip Journal On Image And Video Processing 2018;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13640-018-0387-2

Veldman, SLC; Jones, RA; Santos, R; Sousa-Sa, E; Okely, AD. Gross motor skills in toddlers: prevalence and socio-demographic differences. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2018;21:1226-1231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.05.001

Renals, L; Lake, J; Keogh, J; Austin, K. Strongman log push press: the effect log diameter has on force-time characteristics. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:2693-2700. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002764

Toffan, A; Alexander, MJL; Peeler, J. Comparison of the technique of the football quarterback pass between high school and university athletes. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2018;32:2474-2497. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002068

Faltstrom, A; Kvist, J; Gauffin, H; Hagglund, M. Female soccer players with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have a higher risk of new knee injuries and quit soccer to a higher degree than knee-healthy controls. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:31-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518808006

*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Smith, MV; Castile, RM; Brophy, RH; Dewan, A; Bernholt, D; Lake, SP. Mechanical properties and microstructural collagen alignment of the ulnar collateral ligament during dynamic loading. American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019;47:151-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546518812416

Dan, MJ; McMahon, J; Parr, WCH; Broe, D; Lucas, P; Cross, M; Walsh, WR. Evaluation of intrinsic biomechanical risk factors in patellar tendinopathy: a retrospective radiographic case-control series. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2018;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2325967118816038

Xiang, X; Leng, QY; Tang, YJ; Wang, LY; Huang, JB; Zhang, Y; Qiu, L. Ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction delivery of insulin-like growth factor 1 cdna and transforming growth factor beta short hairpin rna enhances tendon regeneration and inhibits scar formation in vivo. Human Gene Therapy Clinical Development 2018;29:198-213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/humc.2018.121

Pihl, CM; Stender, CJ; Balasubramanian, R; Edinger, KM; Sangeorzan, BJ; Ledoux, WR. Passive engineering mechanism enhancement of a flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer procedure. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2018;36:3033-3042. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.24051

Hernandez, P; Buller, D; Mitchell, T; Wright, J; Liang, HX; Manchanda, K; Welch, T; Huebinger, RM; Carlson, DL; Wolf, SE; Song, JQ. Severe burn-induced inflammation and remodeling of achilles tendon in a rat model. Shock 2018;50:346-350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SHK.0000000000001037

*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Sundaram, H; Cegielska, A; Wojciechowska, A; Delobel, P. Prospective, randomized, investigator-blinded, split-face evaluation of a topical crosslinked hyaluronic acid serum for post-procedural improvement of skin quality and biomechanical attributes. Journal Of Drugs In Dermatology 2018;17:442-450.

Ikeda, S; Uchiyama, K; Minegishi, Y; Ohno, K; Nakamura, M; Yoshida, K; Fukushima, K; Takahira, N; Takaso, M. Double-layered antibiotic-loaded cement spacer as a novel alternative for managing periprosthetic joint infection: an in vitro study. Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-018-1033-5

Zgheib, C; Hilton, SA; Dewberry, LC; Hodges, MM; Ghatak, S; Xu, JW; Singh, S; Roy, S; Sen, CK; Seal, S; Liechty, KW. Use of cerium oxide nanoparticles conjugated with microrna-146a to correct the diabetic wound healing impairment. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2019;228:107-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.09.017

Pan, S; Zhong, Y; Shan, YB; Liu, XY; Xiao, YF; Shi, HC. Selection of the optimum 3d-printed pore and the surface modification techniques for tissue engineering tracheal scaffold in vivo reconstruction. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2019;107:360-370. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.36536

Gu, L; Jiang, YZ; Hu, JL. Bioinspired poly(vinyl alcohol)-silk hybrids: two-way water-sensitive shape-memory materials. Materials Today Communications 2018;17:419-426. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2018.10.005

*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Hurst, HT; Atkins, S; Dickinson, BD. The magnitude of translational and rotational head accelerations experienced by riders during downhill mountain biking. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2018;21:1256-1261. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.03.007

Joseph, K; Gay, K; Bartsch, A; Camarillo, D; Taylor-Burds, C; Alai, S; Esterlitz, J; Bellgowan, P. Common data elements (cdes) for biomechanical devices used in blunt head impact and blast exposure dynamics: the national institute of neurological disorders and stroke (ninds), national institutes of health (nih) and department of defense (dod) version 1.0 recommendations. Neurology 2018;90:.

*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR/EYE*
Rothacher, Y; Nguyen, A; Lenggenhager, B; Kunz, A; Brugger, P. Visual capture of gait during redirected walking. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36035-6

Busch, C; Borst, A; Mauss, AS. Bi-directional control of walking behavior by horizontal optic flow sensors. Current Biology 2018;28:4037-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.11.010

Lhuillier, S; Gyselinck, V; Dutriaux, L; Grison, E; Nicolas, S. Like a ball and chain: altering locomotion effort perception distorts spatial representations. Journal Of Environmental Psychology 2018;60:63-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2018.10.008

Woodman-Pieterse, EC; Read, SA; Collins, MJ; Alonso-Caneiro, D. Anterior scleral thickness changes with accommodation in myopes and emmetropes. Experimental Eye Research 2018;177:96-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.07.023

Liu, HP; Shao, Y; Li, B; Sun, MR; Yu, XJ; Zhang, D. Upper blepharoplasty revision technique: correction of the high eyelid fold using the pretarsal orbicularis oculi flap. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgery 2019;72:125-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.08.013

Susanna, BN; Ogata, NG; Daga, FB; Susanna, CN; Diniz, A; Medeiros, FA. Association between rates of visual field progression and intraocular pressure measurements obtained by different tonometers. Ophthalmology 2019;126:49-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.07.031

Vilhelmsen, K; Agyei, SB; van der Weel, FR; van der Meer, ALH. A high-density eeg study of differentiation between two speeds and directions of simulated optic flow in adults and infants. Psychophysiology 2019;56:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyp.13281

Tram, NK; Swindle-Reilly, KE. Rheological properties and age-related changes of the human vitreous humor. Frontiers In Bioengineering And Biotechnology 2018;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00199

Feneck, EM; Lewis, PN; Ralphs, J; Meek, KM. A comparative study of the elastic fibre system within the mouse and human cornea. Experimental Eye Research 2018;177:35-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.07.024

*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Roldan, N; Rapet, A; Stucki, AO; Raggi, G; Fytianos, K; Geiser, T; Hobi, N; Guenat, OT. Acute lung injury on-chip: building a disease predictive model that emulates alveolar biomechanics. Toxicology Letters 2018;295:83-4950-5483-4950-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.683