João M. C. S. Abrantes

Footedness-Related Differences in Dynamic Joint Stiffness and Leg Stiffness Measurements

Tiago Atalaia, João M. C. S. Abrantes & Alexandre Castro-Caldas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Single-leg triple jump for distance (SLTJD) is a common test used to assess footedness. Inter-limb differences in leg stiffness (KLEG), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS), and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to be present. The objective of the present stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15820

Do Vertical Stiffness or Dynamic Joint Stiffness Have Footedness-related Differences?

Tiago Atalaia, João M. C. S. Abrantes & Alexandre Castro-Caldas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Unilateral hopping (UH) is one of the common tests for footedness assessment. Inter-limb differences between vertical stiffness (KVERT), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS) and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to exist between the dominant and non-dominant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15821

Influence of Footedness on Dynamic Joint Stiffness during the Gait Stance Phase

Tiago Atalaia, João M. C. S. Abrantes & Alexandre Castro-Caldas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: Dynamic joint stiffness (DJS) is used as a joint stability indicator. The objective of the present study is to verify the influence of footedness in ankle joint stability during the gait stance phase. Study Design: Comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: MovLab/ CIC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14745