Estimation of the hip joint centre in human motion analysis: a systematic review

H Kainz, CP Carty, L Modenese, RN Boyd… - Clinical biomechanics, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Inaccuracies in locating the three-dimensional position of the hip joint centre
affect the calculated hip and knee kinematics, force-and moment-generating capacity of …

Validation of inertial measurement units with an optoelectronic system for whole-body motion analysis

X Robert-Lachaine, H Mecheri, C Larue… - Medical & biological …, 2017 - Springer
The potential of inertial measurement units (IMUs) for ergonomics applications appears
promising. However, previous IMUs validation studies have been incomplete regarding …

Adjustments to McConville et al. and Young et al. body segment inertial parameters

R Dumas, L Cheze, JP Verriest - Journal of biomechanics, 2007 - Elsevier
Body segment inertial parameters (BSIPs) are important data in biomechanics. They are
usually estimated from predictive equations reported in the literature. However, most of the …

Fusion motion capture: a prototype system using inertial measurement units and GPS for the biomechanical analysis of ski racing

M Brodie, A Walmsley, W Page - Sports Technology, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
In this pilot study fusion motion capture (FMC) has been used to capture 3‐D kinetics and
kinematics of alpine ski racing. The new technology has overcome the technological …

Driver sitting comfort and discomfort (part II): Relationships with and prediction from interface pressure

G Kyung, MA Nussbaum - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2008 - Elsevier
Pressure at the driver–seat interface has been used as an objective method to assess seat
design, yet existing evidence regarding its efficacy is mixed. The current study examined …

Three-dimensional joint reaction forces and moments at the low back during over-ground walking in persons with unilateral lower-extremity amputation

BD Hendershot, EJ Wolf - Clinical Biomechanics, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Abnormal mechanics of locomotion following lower-extremity amputation are
associated with increases in trunk motion, which in turn may alter loads at the low back due …

Reducing back exertion and improving confidence of individuals with low back pain with a back exosuit: A feasibility study for use in BACPAC

DA Quirk, J Chung, G Schiller, JM Cherin… - Pain …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective Low back pain (LBP) is hallmarked by activity limitations, especially for tasks
involving bending. Back exosuit technology reduces low back discomfort and improves self …

Driver sitting comfort and discomfort (part I): Use of subjective ratings in discriminating car seats and correspondence among ratings

G Kyung, MA Nussbaum, K Babski-Reeves - International Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
Several subjective rating schemes were investigated to determine which might be the most
effective for use in designing and evaluating car seats, and what relationships exist among …

Evaluating adaptiveness of an active back exosuit for dynamic lifting and maximum range of motion

DA Quirk, J Chung, M Applegate, JM Cherin… - Ergonomics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Back exosuits deliver mechanical assistance to reduce the risk of back injury, however,
minimising restriction is critical for adoption. We developed the adaptive impedance …

Effect of local magnetic field disturbances on inertial measurement units accuracy

X Robert-Lachaine, H Mecheri, C Larue… - Applied ergonomics, 2017 - Elsevier
Inertial measurement units (IMUs), a practical motion analysis technology for field
acquisition, have magnetometers to improve segment orientation estimation. However …