A method for calculating dynamic breast centre of mass during running

Melissa Jones, Chris Mills, Timothy Exell

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    Abstract

    This study aimed to develop a novel method for calculating breast centre of mass (COM) during running for use in musculoskeletal modelling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and kinematic data were collected from a female participant running at 2.6 m·s-1. A breast surface marker array was used to calculate the COM of 16 segments, based upon tissue composition from the MRI scan. The motion of the surface markers were used to calculate breast COM position during running. Breast COM was more superior, medial and posterior than the nipple marker. Breast COM range of motion was lower (~50%) in all directions during running when compared to the nipple marker. Results suggest that the localised breast deformation is the key factor in calculating breast COM during running.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationISBS 2020 38th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
    Subtitle of host publicationConference Proceedings
    EditorsMark A. Robinson
    PublisherNorthern Michigan University
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Jul 2020
    EventISBS 2020 38th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports - Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Duration: 20 Jul 202024 Jul 2020

    Publication series

    NameInternational Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports
    PublisherNorthern Michigan University
    Number1
    Volume38
    ISSN (Print)1999-4168

    Conference

    ConferenceISBS 2020 38th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityLiverpool
    Period20/07/2024/07/20

    Keywords

    • breast biomechanics
    • breast motion
    • soft tissue deformation

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