Abstract Van Hooren, B and Zolotarjova, J. The difference between countermovement and
squat jump performances: a review of underlying mechanisms with practical applications. J …

The anatomic structures in the female that prevent incontinence and genital organ prolapse
on increases in abdominal pressure during daily activities include sphincteric and …

Skeletal muscle is a very dynamic tissue, thus accurate quantification of skeletal muscle
stiffness throughout its functional range is crucial to improve the physical functioning and …

Objective: To describe the functional anatomy of the ankle complex as it relates to lateral
ankle instability and to describe the pathomechanics and pathophysiology of acute lateral …

Objective: To discuss the role of proprioception in motor control and in activation of the
dynamic restraints for functional joint stability. Data Sources: Information was drawn from an …

The notion of joint stiffness as commonly studied in biomechanics and motor control is
compared with the physical definition of stiffness. The importance of elastic deformation and …

In clinical practice, signs of exaggerated tendon tap reflexes associated with muscle
hypertonia are generally thought to be responsible for spastic movement disorders. Most …

When humans hop in place or run forward, leg stiffness is increased to offset reductions in
surface stiffness, allowing the global kinematics and mechanics to remain the same on all …

Synergy discusses a general problem in biology: The lack of an adequate language for
formulating biologically specific problems. Written for an inquisitive reader who is not …

How is load sensed by receptors, and how is this sensory information used to guide
locomotion? Many insights in this domain have evolved from comparative studies since it …