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The rebound of the body during uphill and downhill running at different speeds by Dewolf, A H, Peñailillo, L E, Willems, P A

“…When running on the level, muscles perform as much positive as negative external work. On a slope, the external positive and negative work performed are not…”
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Kinematics and mechanical changes with step frequency at different running speeds by Mesquita, R. M., Willems, P. A., Catavitello, G., Dewolf, A. H.

“…Purpose Running at a given speed can be achieved by taking large steps at a low frequency or on the contrary by taking small steps at a high frequency. The…”
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Kinematic patterns while walking on a slope at different speeds by Dewolf, Arthur H, Ivanenko, Yury, Zelik, Karl E, Lacquaniti, Francesco, Willems, Patrick A

“…During walking, the elevation angles of the thigh, shank and foot (i.e. the angle between the segment and the vertical) co-vary along a characteristic loop…”
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Unraveling age-related impairment of the neuromuscular system: exploring biomechanical and neurophysiological perspectives by Nùñez-Lisboa, M, Valero-Breton, M, Dewolf, A H

“…With extended life expectancy, the quality of life of elders is a priority. Loss of mobility, increased morbidity and risks of falls have dramatic individual…”
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Running on a slope: A collision-based analysis to assess the optimal slope by Dewolf, A.H., Willems, P.A.

“…When running, energy is lost during stance to redirect the center of mass of the body (COM) from downwards to upwards. The present study uses a collision-based…”
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Influence of sports background on the bouncing mechanism of running by Núñez Lisboa, M., Peñailillo, LE, Cancino, J., Zbinden-Foncea, H., Dewolf, AH

“…During running, the mechanical energy of the centre of mass of the body (COM) oscillates throughout the step like a spring-mass system, where part of its…”
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Understanding gait alterations: trunk flexion and its effects on walking neuromechanics by Núñez-Lisboa, M, Echeverría, K, Willems, P A, Ivanenko, Y, Lacquaniti, F, Dewolf, A H

“…Evolutionary and functional adaptations of morphology and postural tone of the spine and trunk are intrinsically shaped by the field of gravity in which humans…”
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Postural control in the elephant by Dewolf, A H, Ivanenko, Y P, Mesquita, R M, Willems, P A

“…As the largest extant legged animals, elephants arguably face the most extreme challenge for stable standing. In this study, we investigated the displacement…”
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Differential activation of lumbar and sacral motor pools during walking at different speeds and slopes by Dewolf, A H, Ivanenko, Y P, Zelik, K E, Lacquaniti, F, Willems, P A

“…Organization of spinal motor output has become of interest for investigating differential activation of lumbar and sacral motor pools during locomotor tasks…”
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Effect of walking speed on the intersegmental coordination of lower-limb segments in elderly adults by Dewolf, A.H., Meurisse, G.M., Schepens, B., Willems, P.A.

“…•We investigate the lower-limb segment coordination in elders walking across speeds.•Intersegmental coordination is analyzed by studying the coplanar…”
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Neuromechanical adjustments when walking with an aiding or hindering horizontal force by Dewolf, A. H., Ivanenko, Y. P., Mesquita, R. M., Lacquaniti, F., Willems, P. A.

“…Purpose Walking against a constant horizontal traction force which either hinders or aids the motion of the centre of mass of the body (COM) will create a…”
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The bouncing mechanism of running against hindering, or with aiding traction forces: a comparison with running on a slope by Mesquita, R. M., Dewolf, A. H., Catavitello, G., Osgnach, C., di Prampero, P. E., Willems, P. A.

“…Purpose Much like running on a slope, running against/with a horizontal traction force which either hinders/aids the forward motion of the runner creates a…”
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A collision-based analysis of the landing-takeoff asymmetry during running by Dewolf, A. H., Willems, P. A.

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The on-off ground asymmetry during running on sand by Dewolf, A. H., Lejeune, T., Willems, P. A.

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The effects of an increased step frequency on running economy and injury risk factors during downhill running by Dewolf, A.H., Mesquita, R.M., De Jaeger, D.

“…Injuries to the lumbopelvic region are often debilitating and result in significant time loss from sports participation. Different factors which have been…”
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Energy exchange during running with an aiding and hindering force by Mesquita, R. M., Dewolf, A. H., Catavitello, G., Willems, P. A.

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