Advancing the study of human movement through peer-reviewed research in biomechanics.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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🚶♀️🧠 New JAB research shows that dual‑task walking alters step length, width, and stability, but these changes do not align with Dynamic Gait Index scores. Dual‑task cost appears more sensitive to subtle cognitive–motor changes.
Read it (for free!) here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Gait #Biomechanics
New JAB research shows that a constrained hallway markerless setup produces joint‑angle estimates highly comparable to a traditional lab, especially for standing and walking. Even sit‑to‑stand remained reliable across sites!
Interested in markerless mocap? Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
New JAB research shows that force production is still not fully recovered 48 hours after intense knee exercise, with vastus lateralis motor unit behavior closely tied to force loss and recovery. 🦵💪🏋️
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#EMG #Recovery #Biomechanics
New JAB research shows running faster increased rearfoot angle and excursion in collegiate cross‑country runners, with females showing greater knee adduction across speeds. 🏃🏃♀️💨💨
Read the ahead-of-print article, for free, here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Running #Biomechanics #InjuryRisk #XC
New JAB research compares marker‑based and markerless models during manual wheelchair propulsion, showing joint‑level differences but promising potential for clinical mobility assessment. 📹♿
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Rehab #WheelchairMobility
New JAB research from @umassamherst.bsky.social compares circular and ellipse‑based vector‑coding methods for coordination variability. 🔄👣
Only the ellipse method using angular velocity consistently detected speed‑related changes.
Read it (for free!) here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#MotorControl
New JAB research shows that people with knee OA who walk with symmetrical knee loading report worse function and display gait patterns linked to more severe OA. Symmetry may signal reduced compensatory capacity rather than recovery.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Gait #OA #Biomechanics
New JAB research shows that IMUs detect slip perturbations at amplitudes far below conscious perception, with EMG revealing reflex‑level responses as well. These thresholds support future screening for instability in clinical and real‑world settings.
Read: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Gait #Balance
We'd like to introduce you to Kári Árnason, an emerging researcher & Asst Prof at the University of Iceland.
His recently published JAB article highlights the contribution of pelvis rotation & hip kinematics to the shoulder kinematics during a handball jump throw.
doi.org/10.1123/jab.2025-0205
New JAB research shows that windup and stretch deliveries share more similarities than differences, though the windup produces higher trunk and arm velocities. The stretch delivery may slightly reduce shoulder loading.
⚾ Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Baseball #Biomechanics #Pitching
