Changes in lumbar joint moments using a female specific torso and dynamic breast model during running

Chris Mills*, Melissa Jones

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationISBS 2022
    Subtitle of host publicationConference Proceedings
    PublisherNorthern Michigan University
    Number of pages4
    Volume40
    Edition1
    Publication statusPublished - 19 Jul 2022
    EventInternational Society of Biomechanics in Sports - Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Duration: 19 Jul 202223 Jul 2022
    http://www.isbs2022.org/home.html

    Publication series

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

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Society of Biomechanics in Sports
    Abbreviated titleISBS
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityLiverpool
    Period19/07/2223/07/22
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    Keywords

    • breast
    • OpenSim
    • mass
    • musculoskeletal

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