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  1. NewsBot
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    Changes in lower extremity movement and power absorption during forefoot striking and barefoot runni

    Changes in lower extremity movement and power absorption during forefoot striking and barefoot running. Williams DS 3rd, Green DH, Wurzinger B....
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 24, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Lower extremity joint stiffness characteristics during running with different footfall patterns

    Lower extremity joint stiffness characteristics during running with different footfall patterns Joseph Hamill, Allison H. Gruber & Timothy R....
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 20, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Achilles Tendinopathy Modulates Force Frequency Characteristics of Eccentric Exercise

    Achilles Tendinopathy Modulates Force Frequency Characteristics of Eccentric Exercise. Grigg NL, Wearing SC, O'Toole JM, Smeathers JE. Med Sci...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 19, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Lower Limb Mechanical Properties: Determining Factors and Implications for Performance

    Lower Limb Mechanical Properties: Determining Factors and Implications for Performance Pearson, Stephen John; McMahon, John Sports Medicine 1...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 9, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    A continuum framework for evaluating soft tissue stiffening in the pathologic foot

    Mechanics of the foot Part 1: A continuum framework for evaluating soft tissue stiffening in the pathologic foot. Fernandez JW, Ul Haque MZ,...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 3, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Achilles tendon stiffness stifness before and after a marathon

    Achilles tendon stiffness is unchanged one hour after a marathon. Peltonen J, Cronin NJ, Stenroth L, Finni T, Avela J. J Exp Biol. 2012 Oct...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Sep 28, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. markjohconley
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    Stiffness

    After copy & pasting 42 A4 pages from PA including sections of quoted articles, have I got it right, If my pt wants to "burn fat" I get her to...
    Thread by: markjohconley, Jan 25, 2012, 47 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. NewsBot
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    Ankle joint stiffness and fibromyalgia

    Nature of passive musculoarticular stiffness increase of ankle in female subjects with fibromyalgia syndrome. Dierick F, Detrembleur C,...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Jan 5, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Kahuna
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    Pendulum gait theory?

    Hi All What do we think to "Pendulum Gait Theory" in Podiatry? I never heard the theory formally taught when I was an undergrad at QMU...
    Thread by: Kahuna, Nov 7, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. NewsBot
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    Manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness

    Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion. Kobayashi T, Leung AK, Hutchins SW. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2011...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 23, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Robertisaacs
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    Is "hypermobile" acceptable terminology?

    Kevin Said:- I find the term "hypermobility" or "hypermobile" to be unacceptable terms. Since "hypermobility" is a word meaning "excess...
    Thread by: Robertisaacs, Jul 7, 2011, 32 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Dr James Stoxen DC
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    The Human Spring

    {ADMIN NOTE: This has been split off from the thread on Vibram FiveFingers Cause Metatarsal Stress Fractures? Related to this thread is: Bipedal...
    Thread by: Dr James Stoxen DC, May 13, 2011, 40 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. NewsBot
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    The effect of foot structure on 1st metatarsophalangeal joint flexibility and hallucal loading

    The effect of foot structure on 1st metatarsophalangeal joint flexibility and hallucal loading. Rao S, Song J, Kraszewski A, Backus S, Ellis SJ,...
    Thread by: NewsBot, May 4, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Griff
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    Changes in Running Kinematics, Kinetics, and Spring-Mass Behavior over a 24-h Run

    Changes in Running Kinematics, Kinetics, and Spring-Mass Behavior over a 24-h Run MORIN, JEAN-BENOÎT; SAMOZINO, PIERRE; MILLET, GUILLAUME Y...
    Thread by: Griff, Apr 26, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. mike weber
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    Measuring muscle stiffness

    Right, Over on this thread from post 8 Colin stated that he measured muscle stiffness when it appears that he was discussing muscle tightness....
    Thread by: mike weber, Jan 18, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Simon Spooner
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    Bipedal spring mass walking sagittal plane theory

    All, I have been interested for a while now in the concept of modelling walking gait as a bipedal spring mass system. This was first proposed by...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Oct 7, 2010, 91 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Griff
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    Gait retraining to reduce lower extremity loading in runners

    Crowell HP, Davis IS. Gait retraining to reduce lower extremity loading in runners Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2010 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of...
    Thread by: Griff, Oct 5, 2010, 73 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Griff
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    Step Frequency, Clinical estimate of leg stiffness left/right differences

    Moved these from the Barefoot thread as requested by Ian and Simon, I hope I got it all, Mike ( helping a snowed under Admin.) Here's a...
    Thread by: Griff, Aug 3, 2010, 89 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Griff
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    Effects of step rate on running mechanics

    Heiderscheit BC, Chumanov ES, Michalski MP, Wille CM, Ryan MB. Effects of Step Rate Manipulation on Joint Mechanics during Running. Med Sci...
    Thread by: Griff, Jul 4, 2010, 25 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Ian Linane
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    leg stiffness, tibia vs foot driver

    Hi all Had this on my desktop for a while and saw it again today. Wasn't sure how many have seen it but thougt it might be interesting from a...
    Thread by: Ian Linane, Jun 10, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Simon Spooner
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    Double support phase and leg stiffness

    All, Recognising that walking gait can be modelled as two springs in parallel, I wanted to explore the consequences of the timing of heel lift....
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, May 17, 2010, 31 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Griff
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    Zone of Optimum Leg Stiffness (ZOOLS)

    {ADMIN NOTE: This thread has been split off from the thread on Somnio Running shoes, so that thread can stay on topic of the running shoes} Yes...
    Thread by: Griff, Apr 7, 2010, 41 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. mike weber
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    Leg Stiffness

    I thought ( which is getting more and more of a problem) we should have some discussion about leg stiffness. It seems to be playing more and...
    Thread by: mike weber, Mar 15, 2010, 223 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. NewsBot
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    Lower extremity joint stiffness in runners with low back pain

    Lower extremity joint stiffness in runners with low back pain. Hamill J, Moses M, Seay J. Res Sports Med. 2009;17(4):260-73. The purpose of...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Dec 8, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. mike weber
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    Different orthotics stiffness for winter and summer

    Had a patient in before with 3 "different" devices for everyday use, running and sking. He got a bit confused when I asked what the differences...
    Thread by: mike weber, Nov 11, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Kevin Kirby
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    Midtarsal Joint Kinematics: Motion vs. Stiffness

    This new thread is split off from the thread Are Root Biomechanics Dying? The spatial location of the STJ axis is like using an x-ray to confirm...
    Thread by: Kevin Kirby, Apr 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Simon Spooner
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    Compensation for forefoot deformities in light of the single axis MTJ model

    All, I wanted to pick up on something I intimated about in the biomechanical explanation thread...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Aug 24, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. Craig Payne
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    Reconceptualising FnHL as a disorder of variable stiffness of the first MPJ

    I am privileged with the honour of being invited to speak at many conferences. Most recently was at the Podiatric Surgeons conference. When I...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Aug 10, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. NewsBot
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    First ray locking mechanism

    The Effect of Frontal Plane Position on First Ray Motion: Forefoot Locking Mechanism. Perez HR, Reber LK, Christensen JC. Foot Ankle Int. 2008...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Feb 16, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. NewsBot
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    Diabetic neuropathy and lower limb stiffness

    Diabetic neuropathy is related to joint stiffness during late stance phase. Williams DS 3rd, Brunt D, Tanenberg RJ. J Appl Biomech. 2007...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Jan 16, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  31. Asher
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    Midfoot position, ROM and stiffness

    Hi all, I’ve just been to Bootcamp IV and read Kevin Kirby’s section on the midfoot in his Vol 2. Am I right in saying that examination of...
    Thread by: Asher, Nov 27, 2007, 101 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. NewsBot
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    Hallux valgus and first ray mobility

    Hallux valgus and first ray mobility. A prospective study. Coughlin MJ, Jones CP. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Sep;89(9):1887-98. BACKGROUND:...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 30, 2007, 31 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Kevin Kirby
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    First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dorsiflexion Stiffness

    First MPJ Dorsiflexion Stiffness Colleagues: Discussing functional hallux limitus recently has made me think about this idea of dorsiflexion...
    Thread by: Kevin Kirby, Aug 13, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Simon Spooner
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    Bending stiffness in the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint

    All, Something to chew over. I found this recently while doing some background research on effects of surface stiffness on foot & lower limb...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Jun 3, 2007, 53 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Hylton Menz
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    Wearing shoes may make your feet stiffer

    "In press" paper from The Foot: Comparative anthropometric analysis of shod and unshod feet S. Kadambandea, A. Khuranaa, U. Debnatha, M....
    Thread by: Hylton Menz, Sep 6, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. NewsBot
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    First ray mobility and plantar pressures

    The influence of first ray mobility on forefoot plantar pressure and hindfoot kinematics during walking. Foot Ankle Int. 2006 Jul;27(7):539-47...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Jul 18, 2006, 13 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. NewsBot
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    Running shoe stiffness and running economy

    Shoe Midsole Longitudinal Bending Stiffness and Running Economy, Joint Energy, and EMG. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006 Mar;38(3):562-9. Roy JP,...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Mar 18, 2006, 18 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Hylton Menz
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    Static and dynamic ankle ROM and stiffness in DM

    From Gait and Posture: Ankle ROM and stiffness measured at rest and during gait in individuals with and without diabetic sensory neuropathy...
    Thread by: Hylton Menz, Nov 16, 2005, 0 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  39. Dieter Fellner
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    The myth & death of the hypermobile 1st ray

    Maybe this is somewhat like trying to make the change from the laughable term "first ray hypermobility" to a scientifically definable term...
    Thread by: Dieter Fellner, Sep 11, 2005, 34 replies, in forum: Foot Surgery
  40. admin
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    Precise naming aids dorsiflexion stiffness diagnosis

    Kevin Kirby did mention this article that he and Thomas Roukis wrote in BioMechanics in the thread on Where Should the First Ray be When Casting...
    Thread by: admin, Jul 22, 2005, 25 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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