Publications

Effect of sex and fatigue on quiet standing and dynamic balance and lower extremity muscle stiffness

M. Hill 1, K. Rosicka 2, M. Wdowski 1

1. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, Whitefriars Street, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
2. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan, Poland

European Journal of Applied Physiology - January 2022, Volume 122, Pages 233-244 (DOI: 10.1007/s00421-021-04831-0)

Effects of Task-Specific Training after Cognitive Sensorimotor Exercise on Proprioception, Spasticity, and Gait Speed in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Kyung-Hun Kim 1, Sang-Hun Jang 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, 214 Daehak-ro, Gimcheon-si 39528, Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Korea National University of Transportation, 61 Daehak-ro, Jeungpyeong-gun 27909, Korea

Medicina - October 2021, Volume 57, Issue 10, Article no. 1098 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina57101098)

Immediate effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on muscle stiffness, tone and elasticity in subjects with lower back pain – A randomized cross-over trial

Rebecca I. Hamilton 1, Claire L. P. Garden 2, Susan J. Brown 2

1. Cardiff University, School of Engineering, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility, Cardiff, CF24 3AA, UK
2. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, UK

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - January 2022, Volume 29, Pages 60-67 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.032)

Effects of Age and Sex on Properties of Lumbar Erector Spinae in Healthy People: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study

Zugui Wu 1, Yi Wang 1, Zixuan Ye 1, Yingxing Guan 1, Xiangling Ye 1, Zehua Chen 1, Congcong Li 1, Guoqian Chen 2, Yue Zhu 3, Jianping Du 4, Guocai Chen 5, Wengang Liu 1, 4, Xuemeng Xu 1, 4

1. The Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
2. Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
3. Baishui Health Center, Qujing, China
4. Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou, China
5. Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China

Frontiers in Physiology - September 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 718068 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.718068)

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller on the Stiffness of the Gastrocnemius-Achilles Tendon Complex and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Zhe Li 2, Yuan-Chun Zhu 1, Xue-Qiang Wang 1, 3, Zhi-Jie Zhang 4

1. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
2. The First Clinical Medical School, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
4. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

Frontiers in Physiology - September 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 718827 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.718827)

The Relation of Body Mass Index to Muscular Viscoelastic Properties in Normal and Overweight Individuals

Serkan Usgu 1, Engin Ramazanoglu 2, Yavuz Yakut 1

1. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Science, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 27010 Gaziantep, Turkey
2. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Inonu University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey

Medicina - September 2021, Volume 57, Issue 10, Article no. 1022 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina57101022)

Effects of dry needling on gait and muscle tone in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized clinical trial

Natalia Brandin-de la Cruz 1, Sandra Calvo 1, Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco 2, Pablo Herrero 3, Elisabeth Bravo-Esteban 4

1. Universidad San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
3. Departamento de Fisiatria y Enfermeria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
4. Department of Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group (GIFTO), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain

Acupuncture in Medicine - February 2022, Volume 40, Issue 1, Pages 3-12 (DOI: 10.1177/09645284211039232)

Mechanical Properties of Lumbar and Cervical Paravertebral Muscles in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Case-Control Study

Juan L. Garrido-Castro 1, I. Concepcion Aranda-Valera 1 ,2, 3, Jose Pena-Amaro 1, 4, Alfonso Martinez-Galisteo 5, Cristina Gonzalez-Navas 1, Daiana P. Rodrigues-de-Souza 6, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 6, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 6, Iago R. Martinez Sanchez 7, Clementina Lopez-Medina 1, 2, 3, Eduardo Collantes-Estevez 1, 2, 3, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 6

1. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Reina Sofía, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
3. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
4. Department of Morphological and Social Health Sciences, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
5. Faculty of Veterinary, University of Cordoba, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
6. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
7. Advanced Informatics Research Group (GIIA) TIC-252, University of Cordoba, 14014 Cordoba, Spain

Diagnostics - September 2021, Volume 11, Issue 9, Article no. 1662 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11091662)

Effects of dry needling on mechanical and contractile properties of the upper trapezius with latent myofascial trigger points: A randomized controlled trial

J. Sanchez-Infante 1, 2, A. Bravo-Sanchez 1, F. Jimenez 1, J. Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
2. Hospital Universitario de Toledo, Castilla La Mancha, Toledo, Spain

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice - September 2021, Volume 56, Article no. 102456 (DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102456)

Skin anisotropy: Finding the optimal incision line for volar forearm in males and females

K. Rosicka 1, M. Hill 2, M. M. Wdowski 2

1. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp, Poland
2. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials - August 2021, Volume 124, Article no. 104805 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104805)

Factors affecting subjective and objective masticatory function in older adults: Importance of an integrated approach

Hee-Eun Kim 1, Haneul Lee 2

1.  Department of Dental Hygiene, Gachon University College of Health Science, Incheon, South Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea

Journal of Dentistry - August 2021, Volume 113, Article no. 103787 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103787)

Biomechanical properties of the lips in a pre-orthodontic sample of adolescents and young adults

Danielle Hodgkinson 1, Sabarinath Prasad 1, Joseph S. Antoun 1, Li Mei 1, Mauro Farella 1, 2

1. Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
2. Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Italy

European Journal of Orthodontics - April 2022, Volume 44, Issue 2, Pages 232-239 (DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjab053)

Preliminary Assessment of Muscle Activity and Muscle Characteristics during Training with Powered Robotic Exoskeleton: A Repeated-Measures Study

Sung-Hyeon Kim 1, Ho-Jin Shin 1, Hwi-Young Cho 1, 2

Healthcare - August 2021, Volume 9, Issue 8, Article no. 1003 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9081003)

Effects of Foam Rolling Duration on Tissue Stiffness and Perfusion: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial

Jan Schroeder 1, Jan Wilke 2, Karsten Hollander 3

1. University of Hamburg, Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
2. Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Frankfurt, Germany
3. MSH Medical School Hamburg, Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Hamburg, Germany

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - August 2021, Volume 20, Pages 626-634 (DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2021.626)

Optimal Biomechanical Parameters for Measuring Sclerotic Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Laura X. Baker 1, 2, Fuyao Chen 1, 2, 3, 4, Austin Cronin 1, 2, 3, Heidi Chen 5, 6, Arved Vain 7, Madan Jagasia 5, Eric R. Tkaczyk 1, 2, 3, 5

1. Dermatology Service and Research Service, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2. Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
4. Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
5. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
6. Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
7. Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

JID Innovations - September 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3, Article no. 100037 (DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2021.100037)

Gender Difference in Architectural and Mechanical Properties of Medial Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Unit In Vivo

Liqin Deng 1, 2, Xini Zhang 1, 2, Songlin Xiao 1, 2, Baofeng Wang 1, 2 and Weijie Fu 1, 2

Life - June 2021, Volume 11, Article no.569 (DOI: 10.3390/life11060569)

High-Protein Energy-Restriction: Effects on Body Composition, Contractile Properties, Mood, and Sleep in Active Young College Students

Christian Roth, Lukas Rettenmaier and Michael Behringer

Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sport Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living - June 2021, Volume 3, Article no. 683327 (DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.683327)

Success Stories: Innovative Developments for Biomedical Diagnostics and Preventative Health Care

Günter Ruyters 1 , Markus Braun 2, Katrin Maria Stang 2

1. Rheinbreitbach, Germany
2. German Space Agency, Research and Exploration German Aerospace Center (DLR), Bonn, Germany

Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research - June 2021, Pages 115-138 (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74022-1_4)

Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Vastus Lateralis with Different Measurement Methods: A Reliability Study

Alfredo Bravo-Sanchez 1, Pablo Abian 2, Jorge Sanchez-Infante 1, Paula Esteban-Gacia 1, Fernando Jimenez 1, Javier Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, 28049 Madrid, Spain

Sensors - May 2021, Volume 21, Issue 9, Article no.3213 (DOI: 10.3390/s21093213)

Previous Hamstring Muscle Strain Injury Alters Passive Tissue Stiffness and Vibration Sense

Tomonori Kawai, Kouichi Takamoto, Itsumu Bito

Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of human sciences, University of East Asia, Yamaguchi, Japan

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - May 2021, Volume 27, Pages 573-578 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.05.002)

Sharp Changes in Muscle Tone in Humans Under Simulated Microgravity

Liubov E. Amirova 1, Anastasija Plehuna 2, Ilya V. Rukavishnikov 3, Alina A. Saveko 1, Aleko Peipsi 4 and Elena S. Tomilovskaya 1

1. Laboratory of Gravitational Physiology of the Sensorimotor System, Institute of Biomedical Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
2. King’s College London, Centre of Human & Applied Physiological Sciences, London, United Kingdom
3. Department of Medical Support for Spaceflight, Institute of Biomedical Problem of Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia
4. Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia

Frontiers in Physiology - May 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 661922 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.661922)

Immediate Decrease of Muscle Biomechanical Stiffness following Dry Needling in Asymptomatic Participants

Joseph P.Kelly PT, PhD, 1, Shane L.Koppenhaver PT, PhD, 2, Lori A.Michener PT, ATC, PhD, 3, Morey J. Kolber PT, PhD, 4, Joshua A.Cleland PT, PhD 5

1. Bradley University, Peoria, IL, US
2. Baylor University, Waco, TX, US & South College, Knoxville TN, US
3. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
4. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
5. Franklin Pierce University, Manchester, New Hampshire, US

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 2021, Volume 27, Pages 605 - 611 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.04.014)

MyotonPRO is a reliable and repeatable tool for measuring mechanical properties of the upper limb muscles in patients with chronic stroke

Serkan Tas, Arda Aktas, Muhammed Taha Tüfek, Figen Dag

1. Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
2. Toros University
3. Mersin University

Nature - Scientific Reports - March 2021, Preprint at Scientific Reports (DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-287088/v1)

Effects of Lumbar Mobilization on the Paravertebral Muscle Activity and Muscle Tone in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Junhyeok Go, PT, PhD, 1, Hojung An, Prof., PhD, 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungbok University
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Dongnam University

Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research - April 2021, Volume 12, no.1, pages 2302-2307 (DOI: 10.20540/JIAPTR.2021.12.1.2302)

Structural and mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon in senior badminton players: Operated vs. non-injured tendons

Alfredo Bravo-Sanchez 1, Pablo Abian 2, Fernando Jimenez 1, Javier Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain

Clinical Biomechanics - April 2021, Volume 85, Article no.105366 (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105366)

Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Properties

Albert Perez-Bellmunt 1, 2, Noe Labata-Lezaun 1, 2, Luis Llurda-Almuzara 1, 2, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz 1, 2, Vanessa Gonzalez-Rueda 1, 2, Elena Bueno-Gracia 3, Derya Celik 4 and Carlos Lopez-de-Celis 1, 2

1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
2. ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
3. Faculty of Health Sciences, Unviersity of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
4. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Istambul University-Cerraphpasa, Istanbul 34147, Turkey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 2021, Volume 18, Issue 8, Article no.3891 (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083891)

Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy in Recreational Runners with Peritendinous Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Viscoelastometric, Functional, and Biochemical Pilot Study

Marco Gervasi 1, Elena Barbieri 1,2, Italo Capparucci 1, Giosuè Annibalini 1, Davide Sisti 1, Stefano Amatori 1, Vittoria Carrabs 1, Giacomo Valli 1, Sabrina Donati Zeppa 1, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi 1, Vilberto Stocchi 1, Piero Sestili 1

1. Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University Urbino Carlo Bo, via A. Saffi 2, 61029 Urbino, Italy;
2. Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), 06121 Perugia, Italy

Journal of Clinical Medicine - March 2021, Volume 10, Issue 7, Article no. 1397 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071397)

Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Musculoskeletal Health with High Discriminant Ability for Age and Gender

Sandra Agyapong-Badu 1, Martin B. Warner 2,3, Dinesh Samuel 2, Vasiliki Koutra 2,3 and Maria Stokes 2,3,4

1. School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
2. School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
3. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research versus Arthritis, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
4. Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK

Journal of Clinical Medicine - March 2021, Volume 10, Issue 7, Article no. 1352 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071352)

The Measurement of Stiffness for Major Muscles with Shear Wave Elastography and Myoton: A Quantitative Analysis Study

Youngjin Lee 1, Minkyoung Kim 1, 2, and Haneul Lee 3

1. Department of Radiology Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
2. Department of Radiology, Kwanghye Hospital, Seoul 06174, Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea

Diagnostics - March 2021, Volume 11(3), 524 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030524)

Effect of 5-day dry immersion on the human foot morphology evaluated by computer plantography and soft tissues stiffness measuring

Alina Saveko, Liubov Amirova, Ivan Ermakov, Yuri Smirnov, Elena Tomilovskaya, Inesa Kozlovskaya

Russian Federation State Scientific Center—Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, 76A Khoroshevskoe shosse, Moscow, Russia

Nature - Scientific Reports - March 2021, Volume 11, Article no. 6232 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85771-9)

Validity and reliability of myotonometry for assessing muscle viscoelastic properties in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta‑analysis

Maria‑Isabel Garcia‑Bernal, Alberto Marcos Heredia‑Rizo, Paula Gonzalez‑Garcia, Maria‑Dolores Cortes‑Vega, Maria Jesus Casuso‑Holgado

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

Nature - Scientific Reports - March 2021, Volume 11, Article no. 5062 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84656-1)

Paravertebral Muscle Mechanical Properties and Spinal Range of Motion in Patients with Acute Neck or Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study

Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes García-Luque 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas 4, 5, Cristina Carmona-Pérez 6, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
3. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
4. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
5. Cátedra Institucional en Docencia, Clínica e Investigación en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Punción Seca y Ejercicio Terapéutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
6. Centro de Recuperación Neurológica de Córdoba (CEDANE), 14005 Córdoba, Spain

Diagnostics - February 2021, Volume 11, Issue 2, Article no. 352 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11020352)

Comparison of the Immediate Effect of Petrissage Massage and Manual Lymph Drainage Following Exercise on Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of the Rectus Femoris Muscle in Women

Nilüfer Kablan 1, Nuray Alaca 2, Yaşar Tatar 3

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
3. Faculty of Sports Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - February 2021, Volume 30, Issue 3, Pages 1 – 6 (DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0276)

Diurnal variations in the expression of core-clock genes correlate with resting muscle properties and predict fluctuations in exercise performance across the day

Alireza Basti 1, 2, 3, Müge Yalçin 1, 2, David Herms 2, 4, Janina Hesse 1, 2, 3, Ouda Aboumanify 1, 2, Yin Li 1, 2, Zita Aretz 1, 2, Josefin Garmshausen 1, 2, Rukeia El-Athman 1, 2, Maria Hastermann 5, Dieter Blottner 5, Angela Relógio 1, 2, 3

1. Molecular Cancer Research Center (MKFZ), Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Tumor Immunology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
2. Institute for Theoretical Biology (ITB), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
3. Institute for Systems Medicine and Bioinformatics, Department of Human Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
4. Karate Department, Berliner Turn- und Sportclub e.V, Berlin, Germany
5. Center of Space Medicine Berlin, NeuroMuscular Group and Institut für Integrative Neuroanatomie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine - January 2021, Volume 7, Issue 1 (DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000876)

Muscle Tone and Body Weight Predict Uphill Race Time in Amateur Trail Runners

César Berzosa, Héctor Gutierrez, Pablo Jesús Bascuas, Irela Arbones, Ana Vanessa Bataller-Cervero

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Jorge, Autov. A-23 Zaragoza-Huesca, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Sport and Exercise for Health and Performance - February 2021, Volume 18, Issue 4, Article no.2040 (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042040)

The effects of hamstring training methods on muscle viscoelastic properties in healthy young individuals

Özgün Uysal, Kıvanç Delioğlu, Tüzün Firat

Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - February 2021, Volume 31, Issue 2, Pages 371–379 (DOI: 10.1111/sms.13856)

Quantification of the Masseter Muscle Hardness of Stroke Patients Using the MyotonPRO Apparatus: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability and Its Correlation with Masticatory Performance

Chao Song 1, Yi-Fu Yu 1, Wen-Long Ding 1, Jian-Yong Yu 2, Li Song 1, Ya-Nan Feng 3, Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (mainland)
2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huiji District People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (mainland)
3. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China (mainland)

Medical Science Monitor - January 2021, 27: e928109 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.928109)

Normative Parameters of Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness and Associations with Patient Characteristics and Function

Larisa R. Hoffman, PT, PhD 1 , Shane L. Koppenhaver, PT, PhD 2, Cameron W. MacDonald, PT 1, Johnny M. Herrera, SPT 1, Joshua Streuli, SPT 1, Zachary L. Visco, SPT 1, Nicole Wildermuth, SPT 1, Stephanie R. Albin, PT, PhD 1

1. Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO, US
2. Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798, US

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy - February 2021, Volume 16, Issue 1 (DOI: 10.26603/001c.18803)

Effect of Walking with Combat Boots on the Muscle Tone and Stiffness of Lower Extremity

Joongsan Wanga 1, Sieun Park 2, Jeongja Kim 1

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Howon University
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Woosong University

Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research - December 2020, Volume 11, No.4, Pages 2221-2228 (DOI: 10.20540/JIAPTR.2020.11.4.2221)

Effects on Neuromuscular Function After Ischemic Compression in Latent Trigger Points in the Gastrocnemius Muscles: A Randomized Within-Participant Clinical Trial

Albert Perez-Bellmunt 1, Mathias Simon 1, Carlos Lopez-de-Celis 1, Sara Ortiz-Miguel 1, Vanessa Gonzalez-Rueda 1, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas 2

1. Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - January 2021, Article in Press (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.07.015)

Correlation between contraction ratio, endurance, and muscle tone of cervical muscles

Ji-Hee Hong, Dong-Hyeon Lee, Seong-Eun Kim, Dong-kwon Seo

Department of Physical Therapy, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - December 2020, Volume 9, 302-8 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2020.9.4.302)

Biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the ankle muscles in men with previous history of ankle sprain

Pilar Serra-Añó 1 , Marta Inglés 2 , Gemma V Espí-López 1, Núria Sempere-Rubio 1, Marta Aguilar-Rodríguez 1

1. UBIC Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
2. Freshage Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES-ISCIII), Fundación Investigación del Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia (INCLIVA), 46010 València, Spain

Journal of Biomechanics - January 2021, Volume 115, 110191 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110191)

Stiffness of the Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Complex Between Amateur Basketball Players and the Non-athletic General Population

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Zhe Li 2, Xue-Qiang Wang 1 and Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
2. The First Clinical Medical School, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian, China
3. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

Frontiers in Physiology - December 2020, Volume 11, Article 606706 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.606706)

Effect of Neuro Dynamic Technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Lower Extremity Muscle Tone, Stiffness, Static Balance in Stroke Patients

Myeong-Jun Kim 1, Tae-Ho Kim 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Goodmorning hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Daegu, Republic of Korea

The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy - December 2020, Volume 32, No.6, Pages 359-364 (DOI: 10.18857/jkpt.2020.32.6.359)

Mouthguard-effect of high-intensity weight training on masticatory muscle tone and stiffness in taekwondo athletes

Joong-San Wang 1, Dae-Won Seo 2, and Jun-Youl Cha 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Howon University, Gunsan, Korea
2. Department of Sports & Guard, Howon University, Gunsan, Korea

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation - December 2020, Volume 16(6), Pages 510-515 (DOI: doi.org/10.12965/jer.2040698.349)

Up-To-Date Techniques For Examining Safety And Physiological Efficiency Of Industrial Exoskeletons

A.M.Geregei 1, E.S.Shitova 1, I.S.Malakhova 1, E.S.Shuporin 1, E.V.Bondaruk 1, A.R.Efimov 2, 3, V.Kh.Takh 2

Health Risk Analysis - September 2020, No.3 (DOI: 10.21668/health.risk/2020.3.18.eng)

Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Thickness and Stiffness in Elite Track Cyclists: An Ultrasonographic and Myotonometric Evaluation

Sebastian Klich 1, Krzysztof Ficek 2, 3, Igor Krymski 4, Andrzej Klimek 5, Adam Kawczynski 1, Pascal Madeleine 6, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas 7, 8

1. Department of Paralympic Sport, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
2. Department of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
3. Galen Orthopedic Center, Bierun, Poland
4. Polish Cycling Federation, Pruszkow, Poland
5. Biomedical Science Institute, University School of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
6. Department of Health Science and Technology, Sport Sciences—Performance and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
7. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain
8. Catedra Institucional en Docencia, Clanica e Investigacion en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Puncion Seca y Ejercicio Terapeutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain

Frontiers in Physiology - December 2020, Volume 11, Article 607208 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.607208)

Investigation of Muscle Imbalance: a feasibility study

Iva Milerska 1, 2, and Lenka Lhotska 2, 3

1. Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Cybernetics, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
2. The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
3. Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic

IFMBE Proceedings - December 2020, Volume 80, Pages 733–739 (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64610-3_82)

Longitudinal tracking of skin dynamic stiffness to quantify evolution of sclerosis in chronic graft-versus-host disease: a preliminary study

Laura X.Baker 1, 2, Fuyao Chen 1, 2, 3, 4, Yvette Ssempijja 1, 2, 5, Michael Byrne 6, Tae Kon Kim 6, Arved Vain 7, Madan Jagasia 8, & Eric R.Tkaczyk 1, 2, 3, 6

1. Dermatology Service and Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN, USA
2. Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
4. Medical Scientist Training Program, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
5. Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA
6. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA
7. University of Tartu Institute of Physics, Tartu, Estonia
8. Nashville, TN, USA

Nature - Bone Marrow Transplantation - December 2020, Volume 56, Pages 989-991 (DOI: 10.1038/s41409-020-01158-w)

Normative data and correlation between dynamic knee valgus and neuromuscular response among healthy active males: a cross-sectional study

Luis Llurda-Almuzara 1, Albert Pérez-Bellmunt 1, Carlos López-de-Celis 1, Ramón Aiguadé 3, Roberto Seijas 2, Oriol Casasayas-Cos 1, Noe Labata-Lezaun 1 & Pedro Alvarez 1, 2.

1. C/Josep Trueta s/n, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Quirónsalud, Barcelona, Spain
3. Universitat de Lleida, Lleida, Spain

Nature - Scientific Reports - December 2020, Volume 10, Article no. 17206 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74177-8)