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CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
Volume 23, Issue 7, Pages 886-894Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2008.04.004
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biomechanical model; shoulder biomechanics; optimization; model evaluations electromyography
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Background Many evaluations of shoulder biomechanical models have focused on static exertions in constrained postures, but few have considered tasks that are more complex. This study examines model performance in load delivery tasks for a range of target locations. Methods. The study evaluated an optimization-based muscle force prediction model used to assess dynamic load transfer tasks. Model predictions were compared with experimental electromyographic data for two task phases: (1) static hold and (2) dynamic reach. Findings. Predictions correlated positively over all subjects with electromyographic data for prime movers (deltoid [r = 0.53]; infraspinatus [r = 0.63]; biceps [r = 0.61]), though variations in the correlation existed across subjects and tasks. Conversely, the model predicted electromyographic activity of secondary muscles somewhat less accurately. The model also predicted inactivity for electromyographic inactive muscles. Interpretation. The model provides important insights into activity levels muscles that most actively respond to external moments during manual load transfer tasks. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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