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Forward Dynamics Simulations Provide Insight Into Muscle Mechanical Work During Human Locomotion

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: In Brief Complex musculoskeletal models and computer simulations can provide critical insight into muscle mechanical work output during locomotion. Simulations provide both a consistent mechanical solution that can be interrogated at multiple levels (muscle fiber, musculotendon, net joint moment, and whole-body work) and an ideal framework to identify limitations with different estimates of muscle work and the resulting implications for metabolic cost and efficiency. Muscle-actuated forward dynamics simulations have the potential to provide much insight into muscle mechanical work and efficiency in human locomotion.

Source: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

DOI: 10.1097/jes.0b013e3181b7ea29

Authors: Richard R. Neptune, Craig P. McGowan, Steven A. Kautz

Institutions: The University of Texas at Austin, University of Florida Health, University of Florida, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Muscle activation and electromyography studies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Award: Development of a SimTK-based framework for hemiparetic walking assessment