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2011

Thelen DG, Lenz A, Hernandez A (2011) Measurement and simulation of joint motion induced via biarticular muscles during human walking, 2011 Symposium on Human Body Dynamics [pdf].

Chumanov ES, Schache AG, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2011) Hamstrings are most susceptible to injury during the late swing phase of sprinting, British Journal of Sports Medicine [pdf].

Sherry MA, Best TM, Silder A, Thelen DG, Heiderscheit BC (2011) Hamstring Strains: Basic Science and Clinical Research Applications for Preventing the Recurrent Injury, National Strength and Conditioning Association 2:290-296 [pdf].

Heiderscheit BC, Chumanov ES, Michalski MP, Wille CM, Ryan MB (2011) Effects of step rate manipulation on joint mechanics during running, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43:296-302. [pdf].

Slane J, Timmerman M, Ploeg H, Thelen DG (2011) The influence of glove and hand position on pressure over the ulnar nerve during cycling, Clinical Biomechanics, Mar 1 [Epub ahead of print].

Chumanov ES, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2011) Hamstring musculotendon dynamics during stance and swing phases of high speed running, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43:525-532. [pdf].

2010

Wall-Scheffler CM, Chumanov ES, Steudel-Numbers K, Heiderscheit BC (2010) Electromyography activity across gait and incline: the impact of muscular activity on human morphology, American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 143:601-611.

Chumanov ES, Remy CD, Thelen DG (2010) Computational techniques for using insole pressure sensors to analyze three dimensional joint kinetics, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, in press.

Silder A, Reeder S, Thelen DG (2010) Influence of prior hamstring injury on lengthening muscle tissue mechanics, Journal of Biomechanics, 43(12): 2254-2260. [pdf].

Hernandez A, Lenz A, Thelen DG (2010) Electrical stimulation of the rectus femoris during pre-swing diminishes hip and knee flexion during the swing phase of normal gait, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, in press.

Silder A, Thelen DG, Heiderscheit BC (2010) Effects of prior hamstring strain injury on strength, flexibility, and running mechanics, Clinical Biomechanics, 25:681-686. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC, Sherry MA, Silder A, Chumanov ES, Thelen DG (2010) Acute hamstring injuries: recommendations for diagnosis, rehabilitation and injury prevention, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 40:67-81. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC (2010) Lower extremity injuries: Is it just about hip strength?, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 40:39-41. [pdf]

2009

Schmitz A, Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Mahoney J, Thelen DG (2009) Differences in lower extremity muscular activation during walking between healthy older and young adults, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19:1085-1091. [pdf]

Silder A, Westphal C, Thelen DG (2009) A MR-compatible loading device for dynamically imaging shortening and lengthening muscle contraction mechanics, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 3:034504. [pdf]

Hernandez A, Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2009) Effect of age on center of mass motion during human walking, Gait and Posture, 30:217-222. [pdf]

Cook KM, Heiderscheit BC (2009) Conservative management of a young adult with hip arthrosis, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 39:858-866. [pdf]

Hunter BV, Thelen DG, Dhaher YY (2009) A three-dimensional biomechanical evaluation of quadriceps and hamstrings function using electrical stimulation, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 17:167-175.

Remy CD, Thelen DG (2009) Optimal estimation of dynamically consistent kinematics and kinetics for forward dynamic simulation of gait, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131:031005. [pdf]

Farron J, Varghese T, Thelen DG (2009) Measurement of tendon strain during muscle twitch contractions using ultrasound elastography, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 56:27-35. [pdf]

Cobian D, Sterling A, Anderson P, Heiderscheit BC (2009) Task specific frequencies of neck motion measured in healthy subjects over a 5-day period, Spine, 34:E202-207. [pdf]

Whittington B, Thelen DG (2009) A simple mass-spring model with roller feet can induce the ground reactions observed in human walking, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131:011013. [pdf]

2008

Heiderscheit BC, Boissonnault W (2008) Reliability of joint mobility and pain assessment of the transverse spine and rib cage, Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 16:201-216.

Chumanov ES, Wall-Scheffler C, Heiderscheit BC (2008) Gender differences in walking and running on level and inclined surfaces, Clinical Biomechanics, 23:1260-8. [pdf]

Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG, Enright T, Tuite MJ (2008) MR evidence of long-term musculotendon remodeling following an acute hamstring strain injury, Skeletal Radiology, 37:1101-9. [pdf]

Sterling A, Cobian D, Anderson P, Heiderscheit BC (2008) Annual magnitude and frequency of neck motion in healthy subjects, Spine, 33:1882-1888. [pdf]

Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2008) Active and passive contributions to joint kinetics during walking in older adults, Journal of Biomechanics, 41:1520-27. [pdf]

Whittington B, Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2008) The contribution of passive-elastic mechanisms to lower extremity joint kinetics during human walking, Gait and Posture, 27:628-634. [pdf]

Potter JJ, Sauer JL, Weisshaar CL, Thelen DG, Ploeg HL (2008) Gender differences in bicycle saddle pressure distribution during seated cycling, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40:1126–1134. [pdf]

O'Leary K, Anderson Vorpahl K, Heiderscheit BC (2008) Cushioned insoles reduce impacts during running, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 98:36-41. [pdf]

Hernandez A, Dhaher Y, Thelen DG (2008) In vivo measurement of dynamic rectus femoris function at postures representative of early swing phase, Journal of Biomechanics, 41:137–144. [pdf]

Book Chapter:

Vardeny O, Heiderscheit BC. (2008). Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Disease Management: Implications for Physical Therapists. Monograph, Geriatric Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Independent Study Course 4.6.

2007

Syed F, Oza A, Vanderby R, Heiderscheit BC, Anderson P (2007) Cervical spine motion: validation of a new instrument to measure continuous motion frequency and amplitude, Spine, 32:2092-2098. [pdf]

Arnold AS, Schwartz MH, Thelen DG, Delp SL (2007) Contributions of muscles to terminal-swing knee motions vary with walking speed, Journal of Biomechanics, 40:3660-3671. [pdf]

Chumanov ES, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG (2007) The effect of speed and influence of individual muscles on hamstring mechanics during the swing phase of sprinting, Journal of Biomechanics, 40:3555-3562. [pdf]

Sauer JL, Potter JJ, Weisshaar CL, Ploeg HL, Thelen DG (2007) Influence of gender, power and hand position on pelvic motion during seated cycling, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:2204-2211. [pdf]

Arnold AS, Thelen DG, Schwartz M, Anderson FC, Delp SL (2007) Muscular coordination of knee motion during the terminal-swing phase of normal gait, Journal of Biomechanics, 40:3314-3324. [pdf]

Delp SL, Anderson FC, Arnold AS, Loan P, Habib A, John CT, Guendelman E, Thelen DG (2007) OpenSim: open-source software to create and analyze dynamic simulations of movement, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 54:1940-1950. [pdf]

Silder A, Whittington B, Heiderscheit BC Thelen DG (2007) Identification of passive elastic joint moment–angle relationships in the lower extremity, Journal of Biomechanics, 40:2628-2635. [pdf]

McClinton S, Donatell G, Weir J, Heiderscheit BC (2007) Influence of step height on quadriceps onset timing and activation during stair ascent in individuals with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37:239-244. [pdf]

Plisky M, Rauh M, Heiderscheit BC, Underwood F, Tank R (2007) Medial tibial stress syndrome in high school cross-country runners: incidence and risk factors, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy,37:40-47. [pdf]

Book Chapters:

Davies GJ, Wilk K, Ellenbecker T, Tyler T, Reinhold M, Heiderscheit BC, Clark MJ, Manske R, Matheson JW, Kraushaar DJR, Mullaney M. (2007). The Shoulder: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence. Monograph, Orthopedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Independent Study Course 16.2.4.

Heiderscheit BC, Sherry MA (2007). What effect do core strength and stability have on injury prevention and recovery? In MacAuley D, Best TM (eds), Evidence-based Sports Medicine (2nd Ed). BMJ Books: London.

2006

Thelen DG, Chumanov ES, Sherry MA, Heiderscheit BC (2006) Neuromusculoskeletal models provide insights into the mechanisms and rehabilitation of hamstring strains, Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 34:135-141. [pdf]

Thelen DG, Anderson FC (2006) Using computed muscle control to generate forward dynamic simulations of human walking from experimental data, Journal of Biomechanics, 39:1107-1115. [pdf]

2005

Thelen DG, Chumanov ES, Best TM, Swanson SC, Heiderscheit BM (2005) Simulation of biceps femoris musculotendon mechanics during the swing phase of sprinting, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 37:1931-1938. [pdf]

Graf A, Judge JO, Õunpuu S, Thelen DG (2005) The effect of walking speed on lower-extremity joint powers among elderly adults who exhibit low physical performance, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86:2177-83. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC, Hoerth DM, Chumanov ES, Swanson SC, Thelen BJ, Thelen DG (2005) Identifying the time of occurrence of a hamstring strain injury during treadmill sprinting: a case study, Clinical Biomechanics, 20:1072-78. [pdf]

Sherry MA, Best TM, Heiderscheit BC (2005) The Core: Where are we and where are we going?, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 15:1-2. [pdf]

Pollard C, Heiderscheit BC, van Emmerik REA, Hamill J (2005) Gender differences in lower extremity joint coupling variability during an unanticipated cutting maneuver, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 21:143-152. [pdf]

King GW, Luchies CW, Stylianou AP, Schiffman JM, Thelen DG (2005) Effects of step length on stepping responses used to arrest a forward fall, Gait and Posture, 22:219-224. [pdf]

Thelen DG, Chumanov ES, Hoerth DM, Best TM, Swanson SC, Li L, Young M, Heiderscheit BC (2005) Hamstring muscle kinematics during treadmill sprinting, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 37:108-114. [pdf]

Book Chapter:

Manske R, Heiderscheit BC, Giangarra C, Turman K (2005). Complications with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. In Manske R (ed), Rehabilitation for the Post Surgical Sports Patient: Knee and Shoulder. Mosby Elsevier: St. Louis, MO.

2004

Clark JE, Thelen DG, Cutkosky MR (2004) Dynamic simulation and analysis of a passively self-stabilizing hexapedal running robot, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, November 2004, Anaheim, CA.

Book Chapter:

Hamill J, Haddad JM, Heiderscheit BC, van Emmerik REA, Li L (2004). Clinical relevance of coordination variability. In Davids K, Bennett SJ, Newell KM (ed), Variability in the Movement System: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

2003

Thelen DG, Riewald SA, Asakawa DS, Sanger TD, Delp SL (2003) Abnormal coupling of knee and hip moments during maximal exertions in persons with cerebral palsy, Muscle and Nerve 27:486-493. [pdf]

Thelen DG, Anderson FC, Delp SL (2003) Generating dynamic simulations of movement using computed muscle control, Journal of Biomechanics 36:321-328. [pdf]

Thelen DG (2003). Adjustment of muscle mechanics model parameters to simulate dynamic contractions in older adults, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 125:70-77. [pdf]

Peters BT, Haddad JM, Heiderscheit BC, Van Emmerik REA, Hamill J (2003) Limitations in the use and interpretation of continuous relative phase, Journal of Biomechanics 36:271-74. [pdf]

2002

Heiderscheit BC, Hamill J, van Emmerik REA (2002) Variability of stride characteristics and joint coordination among individuals with unilateral patellofemoral pain, Journal of Applied Biomechanics 18:110-121, 2002. [pdf]

2001

Thelen DG, Anderson FC (2001) An operational space tracking algorithm for generating dynamic simulations of movement, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, November 2001, Rome, Italy. [pdf]

Dariush B, Ng-Thow-Hing V, Thelen DG (2001) A computational framework for analysis and synthesis of control strategies in human augmentation devices, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, November 2001, Rome, Italy. [pdf]

Wojcik LA, Thelen DG, Schultz AB, Ashton-Miller JA, and Alexander NB (2001) Age and gender differences in the biomechanics of single-step recovery from a forward fall, Journal of Biomechanics 34: 67-73. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC, Tiberio D, Hamill J (2001) Foot orthoses: state of the science, British Journal of Sports Medicine 35:4-5. [pdf]

2000

Alexander NB, Guire KE, Thelen DG, Ashton-Miller JA, Schultz AB, Grunawalt JC, and Giordani B (2000). Self-reported walking ability predicts functional mobility performance in frail older adults, Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 48: 1408-1413. [pdf]

Thelen DG, Muriuki M, James J, Schultz AB, Ashton-Miller JA and Alexander NB (2000). Muscle activities used by young and old adults when stepping to regain balance during a forward fall, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 10: 93-101.

Heiderscheit BC, Rucinski TJ (2000). Biomechanical and physiological basis of CKC exercises in the upper extremities, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America 9:209-218. [pdf]

Davies GJ, Heiderscheit BC, Schulte R, Manske R, Rudrud J (2000). The scientific and clinical rationale for the integrated approach to open and closed kinetic chain rehabilitation, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America 9:247-267. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC (2000). Movement variability as a clinical measure for locomotion, Journal of Applied Biomechanics 16:419-427. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC, Hamill J, Caldwell GE (2000). Influence of Q-angle on lower extremity kinematics during running, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 30:271-278. [pdf]

Book Chapters:

Heiderscheit BC (2000) Optimizing treatment of joint contracture following knee ligament reconstruction. In Ellenbecker T (ed), Knee Ligament Rehabilitation. Churchill-Livingstone: Philadelphia, PA.

Davies GJ, Heiderscheit BC, Clark MJ (2000) Scientific and clinical rationale for the use of open and closed chain rehabilitation. In Ellenbecker T (ed), Knee Ligament Rehabilitation. Churchill-Livingstone: Philadelphia, PA.

Davies GJ, Heiderscheit BC, Brinks K (2000). Test interpretation. In Brown L (ed), Isokinetic Performance Enhancement. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

1999

Wojcik LA, Thelen DG, Schultz AB, Ashton-Miller JA, and Alexander NB (1999). Age and gender differences in single-step recovery from a forward fall, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences 54A: M38-M43. [pdf]

Heiderscheit BC, Hamill J, van Emmerik REA (1999). Q-angle influences on the variability of lower extremity coordination during running, Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise 31:1313-1319. [pdf]

Hamill J, van Emmerik REA, Heiderscheit BC, Li L (1999). A dynamical systems approach to lower extremity running injuries, Clinical Biomechanics 14:297-308. [pdf]

1998

Thelen DG, Ashton-Miller JA, Brockmiller C, Schultz AB and Alexander NB (1998). Thresholds for sensing ankle dorsi- and plantarflexion rotation in upright stance:  effects of age and velocity, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences 53A: M33-M38. [pdf]

Book Chapter:

Davies GJ, Heiderscheit BC, Konin J (1998). Open and closed kinetic chain exercise - functional applications in orthopaedics. In Wadsworth C (ed), Strength and Conditioning Applications in Orthopaedics. Home Study Course 98-A, La Crosse, WI: Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc.

1997

Thelen DG, Wojcik LA, Schultz AB, Ashton-Miller JA and Alexander NB (1997). Age differences in using a rapid step to regain balance during a forward fall, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences 52A: M8-M13. [pdf]

Davies GJ, Heiderscheit BC (1997). Reliability of the Lido Linea closed kinetic chain isokinetic dynamometer, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 25:133-136.

1996

Thelen DG, Schultz AB, Alexander NB, and Ashton-Miller JA (1996) Effects of age on rapid ankle torque development, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences  51: M226-232. [pdf]

Thelen DG, Ashton-Miller JA, Schultz AB, and Alexander NB (1996) Do neural factors underlie age differences in rapid ankle torque development?, Journal of American Geriatrics Society 44: 804-808.

Thelen DG, Ashton-Miller JA and Schultz AB (1996) Lumbar trunk loads during rapid three dimensional pulling tasks, Spine 21: 605-13.

Heiderscheit BC, McLean KP, Davies GJ (1996). The effects of isokinetic vs plyometric training on the shoulder internal rotators, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 23:125-133.

1995

Thelen DG, Schultz AB and Ashton-Miller JA (1995) Co-contraction of lumbar muscles during the development of time-varying triaxial moments, Journal of Orthopaedic Research 13: 390-98.

1994

Thelen DG, Schultz AB, Fassois SD and Ashton-Miller JA (1994) Identification of dynamic myoelectric signal-to-force models during isometric lumbar muscle contractions, Journal of Biomechanics 27: 907-19.

Thelen DG, Schultz AB and Ashton-Miller JA (1994) Quantitative interpretation of lumbar  muscle myoelectric signals during rapid cyclic attempted trunk flexion and extension, Journal of Biomechanics 27:157-67.

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