New research from @uwaterloo.ca shows that prolonged sitting increases lumbar flexion and produces small stiffness changes early in the week, but these effects do not accumulate and do not differ by pain status. 🧘 🦴 Interested? Check out the full article here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

With the World Baseball Classic underway and MLB opening day near, this one is timely! ⚾ MRI data from Takahashi, Mutsuzaki, Iwamoto, et al. show that deeper external rotation leads to greater posterior humeral head translation and reduced posterior glenohumeral distance. doi.org/10.1123/jab....

Can machine learning improve how we classify slips during walking? From JAB, decision tree models using heel slip distance, velocity, and acceleration outperformed prior thresholds and refined slip outcome cutoffs. DT2 with acceleration gave the best accuracy. Read here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

Join us in welcoming @jennicholsphd.bsky.social to our group of Associate Editors handling Musculoskeletal Biomechanics papers. Dr. Nichols directs the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab and co-directs the AI-Powered Athletics initiative at the University of Florida.

Can light arm weights change how evenly you walk? 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ Yang, Atkins, and James found that small arm and waist loads did not increase lower limb gait asymmetry, supporting their use for gait enhancement. Read the full article, here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

How does the body absorb impact during a sideways fall? Lim et al. saw that trochanteric soft tissue stiffness predicts pelvis stiffness, offering insight into hip impact dynamics and potential fracture risk. Read the full article in JAB, here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

Today we welcome Michael Samaan to our group of Associate Editors! He'll be working with Musculoskeletal Biomechanics submissions that head out for peer review. Based at the Univ. of Kentucky, his is co-chair of @acsm-big.bsky.social.

Do your limbs respond differently when you walk with added weight? 🚶⚖️ Jones et al. found that the nondominant limb shows greater medial knee contact forces, while the dominant limb shows greater lateral forces during load carriage. Read the full article, in JAB, here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

How much does the space around you impact the way you walk? 🚶 Published in JAB, Lordall and colleagues found that walking in a 1.9 m hallway is similar to open space, while stride length, cadence, and double support phase differ by sex across speeds. Full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

Join us in welcoming Boyi Dai to our group of Associate Editors! As a core faculty member of the University of Vermont Human Motion Analysis Laboratory, Professor Dai will handle manuscripts focused on sport biomechanics for JAB. #sportbiomechanics #appliedbiomechanics

New year, new editors, new research to share from the Journal of Applied Biomechanics! Our first 2026 issue features work by Pano‑Rodriguez, Ducas, Vadez, and Abboud on how DOMS alters median frequency patterns in the lumbar erector spinae.

New in JAB by Lukas Krumpl et al. ! High-intensity interval running acutely decreased plantar fascia thickness and stiffness, with recovery toward baseline after 30 minutes of rest. The results highlight the load-sensitive, viscoelastic response of the plantar fascia. doi.org/10.1123/jab....

We're about to kick off 2026 with a 🧨💥 Introducing our new Deputy Editor, Ross Miller, who joins Editor Jason Franz for the next two years! @rosshm16.bsky.social @franzbiomech.bsky.social @amsocbiomech.bsky.social #Biomechanics

📣 We're searching for our next Deputy Editor who will directly support incoming Editor @franzbiomech.bsky.social for a 2-yr term beginning Jan. 2026. Help us build on the momentum we've gained under outgoing Editor @katherineaboyer.bsky.social. More info: journals.humankinetics.com/page/JAB-cal...

A new study by Ling Li et al. in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics shows that removing both vision and knowledge of landing height significantly alters landing mechanics and may raise ACL injury risk. Watch the video abstract to learn more! Check out the full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

New in JAB! Davenport et al. show that symmetrical, below-the-waist lifts produce higher joint forces in the low back & knee than asymmetrical lifts. What does this mean for injury prevention and assistive tech design in industrial settings? 🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics #Lifting

How has biomechanics evolved? A new perspective in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics shows how gait & posture mechanics, once outside the journal's scope, are now central to the field. Read for free here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

Newly published in JAB! Ting Wang et al. saw that arm-reaching during aerial basketball plays increases lower-limb injury risk by causing stiffer landings and more knee abduction. What strategies would you use to train safer landings? Read more here: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics

New research by Hébert-Losier et al. shows that cadence affects calf raise test metrics like peak height and power, but not number of repetitions. These findings underscore the need to standardize cadence in clinical and research use. What cadence do you prefer when using the calf raise test?

Can bionic prostheses improve outdoor walking for transtibial amputees? Open access in JAB, Stafford et al. found no energy cost difference between a myoelectric prosthesis and a passive one—yet 5 of 6 participants preferred the powered device. 📖 doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics #Prosthesis

Pleasure to collaborate with fellow @jabjournal.bsky.social Associate Editors @chrismccrum.bsky.social and Tanvi Bhatt in writing "A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics". Now available open access: doi.org/10.1123/jab.....

New from White et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics! 👟 Stiffer insoles didn’t boost walking in all older adults — but helped those with weaker toe flexors walk farther. ➡️ Foot strength may guide footwear design. Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics #Footwear

🧗‍♀️New work from Erika Nelson-Wong et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics! Climbers with more experience & training = stronger grip — but only Expert males outperformed females. ⚠️What does this mean for training & injury risk? Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics #RockClimbing

🆕 Step frequency matters! A Journal of Applied Biomechanics study (Mesquita et al.,) explores how altering step frequency affects pelvis-thigh coordination in running. 📖 journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal... #Biomechanics #RunningScience

How repeatable are IMU-based algorithms for measuring running biomechanics outdoors? 🏃‍♂️ Scheltinga et al. show high day-to-day reliability for estimating vertical GRF. 🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #RunningScience #Wearables #Biomechanics

This Earth Day, we're highlighting Waite et al.'s JAB study on how running surfaces like grass, asphalt & concrete impact tibial acceleration in distance runners. 🌍🌱 Read more: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #EarthDay #Biomechanics

#TBT to 1987 when Dr. Dorris I. Miller analyzed GRFs in the running forward somersault. Peak force hit 13.6x BW! Her work revealed how gymnasts absorb impact + control motion—paving the way for future performance analysis. 📖 doi.org/10.1123/ijsb... #Biomechanics #JAB

Athletes face tough choices when time is tight! Research by Pommerell et al., published in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics, finds shorter push-off distances power up your legs but may cost you vertical jump height. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

New Journal of Applied Biomechanics study on female runners (27–65 y) shows that most age-related biomechanical changes disappear after controlling for speed. Aging or just slower pace? Check it out: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

#TBT to 1985! Founding editor, Dr. Richard Nelson, analyzed women's gymnastics vaulting at the 1984 Olympics, revealing key insights on CoM velocity, springboard efficiency, and post-horse flight. A classic in applied biomechanics! Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/ijsb... #Biomechanics

Protecting shoulder health for wheelchair users! Recent research from JAB by Schaffer et al., shows lower reaches may increase tendon compression risk. Insights gained could inform strategies to improve shoulder mechanics and daily function. Read more: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #Biomechanics

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A new study in JAB by Kikuchi et al. emphasizes that aligning your foot progression angle with the movement direction during crossover cutting reduces stress on the fifth metatarsal for soccer players. ⚽ Check the full article here: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #SportsScience #Biomechanics #Soccer

How can we improve shoulder joint angles measured using IMUs? A new Journal of Applied Biomechanics study by Bonfiglio et al. finds that a static N-pose calibration works best for modeling humerothoracic movement. Read more: doi.org/10.1123/jab....

A new article in JAB by Romero et al. showed repeated-sprint training boosts sprint performance & fosters a safer sprint pattern in semipro soccer players. The result? Better speed + reduced hamstring strain, even during fatigue! Learn more: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... ⚽ #SportsScience #Biomechanics

New research in Journal of Applied Biomechanics by Jarvis et al. spotlights gait in younger stroke survivors (<55). Grouping “slow” vs. “fast” walkers reveals 10 key biomechanical drivers to boost speed & independence. #Stroke #Biomechanics #Gait doi.org/10.1123/jab....

🆕 Postural stability isn’t just about standing still—it’s about how different body segments coordinate. Read more in the recently publihsed study in Journal of Applied Biomechanics by Creath et al., 2025 journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal... #JAB #PosturalControl #Biomechanics #BiomechSky

🔬 New research in Journal of Applied Biomechanics exploring the impact of subcutaneous fat thickness on surface vs. intramuscular EMG! ✅ SCFT is not a major factor influencing sEMG-iEMG signal relationships. #Biomechanics #EMG #BiomechSky 🔗 Read more: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

Running shoe tech promises faster times, but is one design best for all? In a new Journal of Applied Biomechanics article (doi.org/10.1123/jab.2024-0109), Mark Connick & Glen Lichtwark propose a framework to distinguish direct & mediated effects on running economy – key for individualized solutions.

Verbal cues can improve landing mechanics and reduce ACL injury risk! A study by Weinhandl et al. (2025) found that verbal instruction helped female athletes adjust foot progression angle (FPA) & knee mechanics. Full study: doi.org/10.1123/jab.... #ACL #Biomechanics #InjuryPrevention

The Journal of Applied Biomechanics @jabjournal.bsky.social is 40! Looking through the old issues has been a wonderful distraction from the world. I put my thoughts in this new Message from the Editor. journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...