Recent technological developments have led to the production of inexpensive, non-invasive,
miniature magneto-inertial sensors, ideal for obtaining sport performance measures during …

Motion capture systems are recognized as the gold standard for joint angle calculation.
However, studies using these systems are restricted to laboratory settings for technical …

The aim of this review was to understand the use of wearable technology in sport in order to
enhance performance and prevent injury. Understanding sports biomechanics is important …

The potential of inertial measurement units (IMUs) for ergonomics applications appears
promising. However, previous IMUs validation studies have been incomplete regarding …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major contributor to disability
worldwide and substantial societal costs. The use of wearable motion capture instruments …

To understand the dynamic patterns of behaviours and interactions between athletes that
characterize successful performance in different sports is an important challenge for all sport …

Inertial measurement units (IMUs) have become the mainstay in human motion evaluation
outside of the laboratory; however, quantification of 3-dimensional upper limb motion using …

Background Wearable sensors are acquiring more and more influence in diagnostic and
rehabilitation field to assess motor abilities of people with neurological or musculoskeletal …

Background Wearable sensors are portable measurement tools that are becoming
increasingly popular for the measurement of joint angle in the upper limb. With many brands …

The purpose of this study was to validate a commercially available inertial measurement unit
(IMU) system against a standard lab-based motion capture system for the measurement of …