A Nonlinear Approach to Tracking Slow-time-scale Changes in Movement Kinematics.
From: Nonlinear Biodynamics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, D3700, Austin, TX 78712, USA. jdingwell@mail.utexas.edu
Journal of biomechanics
- Publish Date: 2007
- ISSN: 0021-9290
- Volume: 40
- Issue: 7
- Pages: 1629-34
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Dingwell Jonathan B, Napolitano Domenic F, Chelidze David, et al. A Nonlinear Approach to Tracking Slow-time-scale Changes in Movement Kinematics.. 2007;40:1629-34
Abstract
Degenerative processes like repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) cause normal movement patterns to change slowly over time. Accurately tracking how these disease/injury processes evolve over time and predicting their future progression could allow early intervention and prevent further deterioration. However, these processes often cannot be measured directly and first-principles models of these processes and how they affect movement control are highly complex and difficult to derive analytically. This study was conducted to determine if algorithms developed to track damage accumulation in mechanical systems without requiring first-principles models or direct measurements of the damage itself could also track a similar “hidden” process in a biomechanical context. Five healthy adults walked on a motorized treadmill at their preferred speed, while the treadmill inclination angle was slowly increased from 0 degrees (level) to approximately +8 degrees . Sagittal plane kinematics for the left hip, knee, and ankle joints were computed. The treadmill inclination angle was independently recorded and defined the “damage” to be tracked. Scalar tracking metrics were computed from the lower extremity walking kinematics. These metrics exhibited strong cubic relationships with treadmill inclination (88.9%
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Adult, Ankle Joint, Biomechanics, Hip Joint, Humans, Knee Joint, Lower Extremity, Models, Theoretical, Movement
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