Biological system energy algorithm reflected in sub-system joint work distribution movement strategies: influence of strength and eccentric loading

JM McBride, S Nimphius - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
To better understand and define energy algorithms during physical activity as it relates to
strength and movement strategy of the hip, knee and ankle, a model of increasing eccentric …

[HTML][HTML] Muscle actuators, not springs, drive maximal effort human locomotor performance

JM McBride - Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The current investigation examined muscle-tendon unit kinematics and kinetics in human
participants asked to perform a hopping task for maximal performance with variational …

Isolated joint block progression training improves leaping performance in dancers

PE Rice, K Nishikawa, S Nimphius - Frontiers in Sports and Active …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week ankle-specific block
progression training program on saut de chat leaping performance [leap height, peak power …

Stretch-Shortening Cycle Performance and Muscle–Tendon Properties in Dancers and Runners

PE Rice, K Nishikawa… - Journal of Applied …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
The purpose of this investigation was to elucidate whether ankle joint stretch-shortening
cycle performance, isometric and isokinetic plantarflexion strength, and maximal Achilles …

Strength and power capabilities predict weighted parameter ranking of saut de chat leaping performance in dancers

PE Rice, K Nishikawa, S Nimphius - Sports Biomechanics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Limited research exists on the relationship between aesthetic saut de chat performance and
muscle-tendon unit (MTU) characteristics of dancers. We developed a weighted parameter …

When task constraints delimit movement strategy: implications for isolated joint training in dancers

PE Rice, S Nimphius - Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Athletic performance is determined by numerous variables that cannot always be controlled
or modified. Due to aesthetic requirements during sports such as dance, body alignment …

Self-Reported Factors Associated With Bone Stress Injuries in Female Dancers: Results of a Survey

TE Johnston, W Ni, A Clodfelter… - The Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Female dancers are at risk of bone stress injuries (BSIs). Few studies compare
dancers with and without BSI, and most focus on ballet. Objectives: Compare risk factors …

Physiological and biomechanical responses to an acute bout of high kicking in dancers

PE Rice, RD Gurchiek, JM McBride - The Journal of Strength & …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Rice, PE, Gurchiek, RD, and McBride, JM. Physiological and biomechanical
responses to an acute bout of high kicking in dancers. J Strength Cond Res 32 (10): 2954 …

[HTML][HTML] Bone health, muscle properties and stretch-shortening cycle function of young and elderly males

PE Rice, AR Needle, ZS Leicht… - … of Musculoskeletal & …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The aim of this study was to examine bone, muscle, strength and stretch-shortening cycle
(SSC) performance in young and elderly individuals with an ankle model to elucidate …

FORCE-VELOCITY PROFILES OF DANCERS AND ENDURANCE RUNNERS DURING ANKLE-SPECIFIC STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE TASKS

PE Rice, KA Zwetsloot, AR Needle… - ISBS Proceedings …, 2018 - commons.nmu.edu
While dance and endurance running drastically differ from one another in an anecdotal
context, both modalities of movement necessitate proficient stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) …