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Evaluation Of The Minimum Energy Hypothesis And Other Potential Optimality Criteria For Human Running, Ross H. Miller, Brian R. Umberger, Joseph Hamill, Graham E. Caldwell
Evaluation Of The Minimum Energy Hypothesis And Other Potential Optimality Criteria For Human Running, Ross H. Miller, Brian R. Umberger, Joseph Hamill, Graham E. Caldwell
Graham E. Caldwell
A popular hypothesis for human running is that gait mechanics and muscular activity are optimized in order to minimize the cost of transport (CoT). Humans running at any particular speed appear to naturally select a stride length that maintains a low CoT when compared with other possible stride lengths. However, it is unknown if the nervous system prioritizes the CoT itself for minimization, or if some other quantity is minimized and a low CoT is a consequential effect. To address this question, we generated predictive computer simulations of running using an anatomically inspired musculoskeletal model and compared the results with …
Practical Lessons On Running And Jumping From Computer Simulations, Ross H. Miller, Graham E. Caldwell
Practical Lessons On Running And Jumping From Computer Simulations, Ross H. Miller, Graham E. Caldwell
Graham E. Caldwell
Running and jumping are important movements for the success of athletes. Researchers in biomechanics, motor control, and sports science often use computer modeling and simulation to study the optimal performances of these movements. Simulation techniques have not been widely applied to actually assessing and improving athletic performance, although the potential for this application exists. In this review, we (1) present an introduction to the basic concepts of modeling and simulation with the athlete and coach in mind, (2) summarize the unique information that has been gained over the last 30 years from computer simulations of human running and jumping, and …