Anthropometric standardisation of multiarticular leg extension movements: A theoretical study

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hahn, D.^a | Schwirtz, A.^a | Huber, A.^a

Affiliations: [a] Technical University of Munich, Faculty of Sport Science, Department of Biomechanics in Sport, Connollystrasse 32, 80809 Munich, Germany. Tel.: +49 89 2892458 3; Fax: +49 89 2892458 2; E-mail: [email protected]

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to offer standardisation of multi-articular leg extension movements for isokinetic testing, based on a two link rigid body model with equal length of thigh and shank. Such standardisation corrects interindividual variations and may enable the derivation of the force-length-velocity [F(l,v)] characteristics during multiple joint (MJ) activities.

Keywords: multiarticular leg extension, modelling, standardised kinematics

DOI: 10.3233/IES-2005-0185

Journal: Isokinetics and Exercise Science, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 95-101, 2005