Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of breast mass and motion on lumbar flexor / extensor moments during running. Kinematic and kinetic data were collected for a female participant running at 2.6 m/s. An MRI scan was used to calculate breast mass and centre of mass location. An OpenSim model was customised with two point-mass segments added to the torso to represent the breasts. Three model variations were constructed (combined breast and torso mass; separate breast and torso mass without breast motion; separate breast and torso mass with breast motion). Findings show that neglecting breast motion causes peak lumbar extensor moments to be underestimated by ~3.4%, compared with a combined breast and torso mass model. These results highlight the importance of including breast motion in female specific MSK models, during activities such as running
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ISBS 2022 |
Subtitle of host publication | Conference Proceedings |
Publisher | Northern Michigan University |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 40 |
Edition | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jul 2022 |
Event | International Society of Biomechanics in Sports - Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Jul 2022 → 23 Jul 2022 http://www.isbs2022.org/home.html |
Publication series
Name | International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports |
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Publisher | Northern Michigan University |
ISSN (Print) | 1999-4168 |
Conference
Conference | International Society of Biomechanics in Sports |
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Abbreviated title | ISBS |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Liverpool |
Period | 19/07/22 → 23/07/22 |
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Keywords
- breast
- OpenSim
- mass
- musculoskeletal