Yaodong GuNingbo University · Faculty of Sports Science
Yaodong Gu
PhD
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March 2015 - September 2015
June 2013 - December 2013
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December 2010 - September 2011
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Purpose: This study's purpose is to investigate the midterm effects of alternative set configurations (cluster [CL] and rest redistribution [RR]) on lower-and upper-body neuromuscular capacities in female athletes. Method: Twenty team sport female athletes were randomly assigned to a CL (n = 10) or RR (RRG; n = 10) training group. The study protoco...
Introduction
People who are overweight following bariatric surgery (BS) often need physical exercise to help with body function. However, it is not known which exercise interventions are more effective in improving physical function.
Methods
PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for randomized...
This study investigates the impact of quadriceps fatigue on lower limb biomechanics during the landing phase of a single-leg vertical jump (SLJ) in 25 amateur male basketball players from Ningbo University. Fatigue was induced through single-leg knee flexion and extension exercises until task failure. Kinematic and dynamic data were collected pre-f...
As academic demands increase, school-aged children and adolescents often carry heavy backpacks, impacting their posture and musculoskeletal health. This study examines how backpack carriage affects children’s gait, focusing on the influence of waist strap design. In this study, twelve children underwent biomechanical tests while walking and running...
Pregnancy induces various physiological adaptations to accommodate the growing fetus. Pregnant women commonly experience changes in gait, balance, and center of gravity, which may increase the risk of falls. This study investigates the effects of negative heel shoes on plantar pressure distribution during walking in third-trimester pregnant women....
Diabetic foot is a common complication in patients with diabetes, which can lead to plantar ulcers and even necessitate amputation. This study aims to utilize finite element analysis to simulate the offloading effects of 3D-printed insoles with various structures on plantar pressure and to explore the use of machine learning in providing optimal pl...
Gymnastics moves are complex and varied, needing precise technique and body coordination, which traditional biomechanics methods struggle to capture in detail. This study aims to look at and judge how well new motion capture and analysis technology works in gymnastics biomechanics. This study picks the kipping bar muscle up move and uses the IMU-ba...
Background:
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in the outpatient setting. The purpose of this study was to compare the lower limb biomechanical differences during anticipated and unanticipated side-cutting in athletes with PFPS.
Methods:
Fifteen male basketball players diagnosed...
The surge in popularity of running has led to a multitude of designs in running shoe technology, notably, there is an increasing trend in toe spring elevation. However, the impact of this design on foot structures during running remains an essential exploration. To investigate the effects of toe spring on the foot during forefoot running, we employ...
目的:探究长跑前后足部生物力学改变对黑踇趾损伤风险的影响,揭示长跑致黑踇趾损伤的生物力学机制,基于黑踇趾损伤预防理念进行鞋头设计并验证其防护效果,为长跑黑踇趾损伤预防和防护跑鞋研究提供支撑。方法:选取10 名男性半职业马拉松跑者为受试者进行跑步测试,采集其跑前、5 km跑后即刻及10 km跑后即刻的足部形态特征、足部各区域温度、大踇趾主观舒适度以及足-鞋相对运动距离等参数,进行单因素重复测量方差分析,以揭示长跑致足部黑踇趾损伤的潜在生物力学机制。基于黑踇趾损伤生物力学机制进行鞋头抬高的防护跑鞋设计,其中原型跑鞋的鞋头高度为65.8 mm,长度为85.5 mm;防护跑鞋的鞋头高度为79.5 mm,长度为85.8 mm。采集跑鞋优化前后的大踇趾主观舒适度、大踇趾-鞋面接触力以及三维有限元模拟仿真...
Background: Single-leg landing (SL) is an essential technique in sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball, which is often associated with a high risk of knee-related injury. The ankle motion pattern plays a crucial role in absorbing the load shocks during SL, but the effect on the knee joint is not yet clear. This work aims to explore the...
Purpose
The functional status of the ankle joint is critical during dynamic movements in high-intensity sports like basketball and volleyball, particularly when performing actions such as stopping jumps. Limited ankle dorsiflexion is associated with increased injury risk and biomechanical changes during stop-jump tasks. Therefore, this study aims t...
Previous research has primarily focused on evaluating the activity of individual muscles in dancers, often neglecting their synergistic interactions. Investigating the differences in lower limb muscle synergy during landing between dancers and healthy controls will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of their neuromuscular control patterns....
Citation: Mayakrishnan, V.; Thirupathi, A.; Ramamoorthy, K.; Annadurai, K.; Prakasam, R.; Gu, Y.; Kim, C.Y.; Ramasamy, M.; Karimpanchola, H.; Kannappan, P.; et al. Chemical Composition Analysis and Assessment of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Crude Extract of Flueggea on Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema in Wistar Albino Rats. Antioxid...
Citation: Mayakrishnan, V.; Thirupathi, A.; Ramamoorthy, K.; Annadurai, K.; Prakasam, R.; Gu, Y.; Kim, C.Y.; Ramasamy, M.; Karimpanchola, H.; Kannappan, P.; et al. Chemical Composition Analysis and Assessment of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Crude Extract of Flueggea on Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema in Wistar Albino Rats. Antioxid...
The intersection of biomedical and bioengineering technologies with sports monitoring and healthcare has recently emerged as a key area of innovation and research [...]
Introduction: The biomechanics associated with human running are affected by gender and speed. Knowledge regarding ground reaction force (GRF) at various running speeds is pivotal for the prevention of injuries related to running. This study aimed to investigate the gait pattern differences between males and females while running at different speed...
Background
Step width is a spatial variable in the frontal plane, defined as the mediolateral distance between the heel (forefoot during sprinting) of bilateral feet at initial contact. Variations in step width may impact the lower limb biomechanics. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the published findings to determine the influence of acu...
Background
Ankle sprains are prevalent in sports, often causing complex injuries to the lateral ligaments. Among these, anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries constitute 85%, and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injuries comprise 35%. Despite conservative treatment, some ankle sprain patients develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). T...
Background: Ankle sprains are prevalent in sports, often causing complex injuries to the lateral ligaments. Among these, anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries constitute 85%, and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injuries comprise 35%. Despite conservative treatment, some ankle sprain patients develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI)....
Background: Ankle sprains are prevalent in sports, often causing complex injuries to the lateral ligaments. Among these, anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries constitute 85%, and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injuries comprise 35%. Despite conservative treatment, some ankle sprain patients develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI)....
Patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) demonstrated altered movement patterns during unanticipated landing compared to coper patients. Understanding the effects of kinematics, dynamics and energetics on individual movement patterns during landing could enhance motor control strategies for patients with ankle sprains while avoiding the transi...
(1) This study examined the impact of fatigue and unanticipated factors on knee biomechanics during sidestep cutting and lateral shuffling in female basketball players, assessing the potential for non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. (2) Twenty-four female basketball players underwent fatigue induction and unanticipated change of...
Flatfoot is characterized by the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, eversion of the rearfoot and abduction of the loaded forefoot. Orthopedic insoles are the frequently recommended treatment to support the arch of the foot, adjust the structure of the foot, reduce pain, improve stability and new techniques have been applied to the design of...
Purpose. This study explores lower limb joint displacement differences during the stance phase and to examine the effects of limb dominance on asymmetry. A total of 32 healthy male amateur marathon runners were recruited (age: 35.33 ± 6.90 years, height: 174.17 ± 3.34 cm, weight: 63.92 ± 4.53 kg). The experiment employed a Vicon eight-camera motion...
Objective: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual disorder where sexual arousal/action fails to cause or maintain an erect penis. Based on ED statistics 2022-23, the ED worldwide incidence will increase from 152 million men in 1995 to 322 million men by the year 2025. ED can be treated with a variety of drugs and supplements available from medicatio...
Functional ankle instability arises from recurrent ankle sprains. Neuromuscular training is employed to enhance ankle stability in individuals who experience functional ankle instability. The study involved 24 male university students with functional ankle instability, undergoing ankle neuromuscular training on three surfaces. The OpenSim musculosk...
Background
The plantar vault, comprising the transverse and longitudinal arches of the human foot, is essential for impact absorption, elastic energy storage, and propulsion. Recent research underscores the importance of the transverse arch, contributing over 40% to midfoot stiffness. This study aimed to quantify biomechanical responses in the ankl...
Previous research has predominantly focused on the biomechanical effects of anterior–posterior foot motion during running, with comparatively less attention given to medial–lateral
foot motion and its impact on lower limb biomechanical characteristics. We recruited 18 healthy runners who wore five different types of running shoes: regular shoes (NS...
Background: The treatment options for third-trimester musculoskeletal issues are limited. This study aims to examine how heel height affects gait biomechanics and provides heel height recommendations for various musculoskeletal problems. Methods: Five third-trimester gravidas were recruited wearing uniform footwear with four heel heights (0 mm, 15...
Introduction
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective strategy for improving a variety of health and fitness outcomes within the school settings. Incorporating HIIT into existing physical activity opportunities appears practically feasible, yet the process evaluation and effectiveness of this strategy needs to be further evaluated. T...
To determine the impact of active muscle on the dynamic response of a pilot’s neck during simulated emergency ejection, a detailed three-dimensional (3D) cervical spine (C0–T1) finite element (FE) model integrated with active muscles was constructed. Based on the Hill-type model characterising the muscle force activation mechanics, 13 major neck mu...
Background: Studies have investigated the effects of backpacks and their loadings on the physiological spinal curvature changes in school-aged children and adolescents across different anatomical planes of motion. However, the dose-response relationship between varying backpack weights and changes in spinal physiological curvature remains unclear d...
Background: During city running or marathon races, shifts in level ground and up-and-down slopes are regularly encountered, resulting in changes in lower limb biomechanics. The longitudinal bending stiffness of the running shoe affects the running performance. Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the biomechanical changes in the lower limbs...
Using a curved carbon-fiber plate (CFP) in running shoes may offer notable performance benefit over flat plates, yet there is a lack of research exploring the influence of CFP geometry on internal foot loading during running. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of CFP mechanical characteristics on forefoot biomechanics in ter...
This review examines the correlation between plant-based diets and athletic performance, with a
specific emphasis on the vital aspect of optimizing micronutrients for athletes. In light of the
increasing prevalence of plant-based nutrition among athletes due to its perceived advantages in
terms of health, ethics, and the environment, this study inv...
This study investigated the effects of aerobic exercise during recovery from eccentric contraction (EC) on muscular performance, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Nineteen male subjects between 18 and 29 years were divided into unexercised (control, n = 9) and exercised (n = 10) groups. Initially, the subjects performed EC as 3 sets until exhaust...
Single-leg landing (SL) is often associated with a high injury risk, especially anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and lateral ankle sprain. This work investigates the relationship between ankle motion patterns (ankle initial contact angle [AICA] and ankle range of motion [AROM]) and the lower limb injury risk during SL, and proposes an opti...
This study aimed to determine whether the optimal minimal velocity threshold (MVT) provides more precise estimates of one-repetition maximum (1RM) in the hexagonal barbell deadlift (HBD) than the general and individual MVTs. The 1RM of 27 resistance-trained males were predicted using three types of MVT: (i) General MVT: averaged across subjects' ve...
Background:
Human locomotion involves the coordinated activation of a finite set of modules, known as muscle synergy, which represent the motor control strategy of the central nervous system. However, most prior studies have focused on isolated muscle activation, overlooking the modular organization of motor behavior. Therefore, to enhance compreh...
Background:
Long-distance running is popular but associated with a high risk of injuries, particularly toe-related injuries. Limited research has focused on preventive measures, prompting exploration into the efficacy of raised toe box running shoes.
Purpose:
This study aimed to investigate the effect of running shoes with raised toe boxes on pr...
This research is to examine the macromorphological and foliar epidermal anatomical features of Lilium rosthornii Diels and its ability to plastically adapt to environmental forces, which is crucial for its taxonomic classification. L. rosthornii has macromorphological characteristics such as linear to lanceolate leaves of up to 20 cm in length and...
Background: Dancers represent the primary demographic affected by ankle joint injuries. In certain movements, some Latin dancers prefer landing on the Forefoot (FT), while others prefer landing on the Entire foot (ET). Different stance patterns can have varying impacts on dancers’ risk of ankle joint injuries. The purpose of this study is to invest...
This study presents a comprehensive review of the correlation between tibial acceleration (TA), ground reaction forces (GRF), and tibial bone loading, emphasizing the critical role of wearable sensor technology in accurately measuring these biomechanical forces in the context of running. This systematic review and meta-analysis searched various ele...
The intricate interplay between plant-based nutrition, antioxidants, and their impact on athletic performance forms the cornerstone of this comprehensive review. Emphasizing the pivotal importance of dietary choices in the realm of sports, this paper sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how stress and physical performance are interconnecte...
Material models play a crucial role in finite element analysis, especially for evaluating deformations under high strain rates. This study introduces a straightforward method that combines experiments, numerical simulations, and optimization to identify the parameters of a ductile material model at high strain rates. We conduct ballistic impact tes...
Objectives
Emerging evidence indicates that the composition of movement behaviours within a 24-h period is associated with multiple health benefits across the lifespan. A concept that emphasises an individual's active lifestyle is physical literacy (PL), yet empirical research exploring the potential associations between PL and 24-h movement guidel...
Torsional stiffness of athletic footwear plays a crucial role in preventing injury and improving sports performance, yet there is a lack of research focused on the biomechanical effect of torsional stiffness in badminton shoes. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the influence of three different levels of torsional stiffness in badminto...
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the changes in foot at different sole-ground contact angles during forefoot running. This study tried to help forefoot runners better control and improve their technical movements by comparing different sole-ground contact angles.
Methods: A male participant of Chinese ethnicity was enlisted fo...
As one of many fundamental sports techniques, the landing maneuver is also frequently used in clinical injury screening and diagnosis. However, the landing patterns are different under different constraints, which will cause great difficulties for clinical experts in clinical diagnosis. Machine learning (ML) have been very successful in solving a v...
Purpose: This study aimed to use vector coding technique to analyze the difference over time between injured and healthy lower limb during the first week of acute ankle sprain phase (P1) and post a 1-month recovery phase (P2) to understand the return-to-play coordination strategy in the lower extremity.
Methods: Six females attended the gait experi...
The role of Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator alpha (PGC-1α) in fat metabolism is not well known. In this study, we compared the mechanisms of muscle-specific PGC-1α overexpression and exercise-related adaptation-dependent fat metabolism. PGC-1α trained (PGC-1α Ex) and wild-trained (wt-ex) mice were trained for 10 weeks,...
Despite runners frequently suffering from dermatologic issues during long distance running, there is no compelling evidence quantitatively investigating their underlying injury mechanism. This study aimed to determine the foot morphology and temperature changes during long distance running and reveal the effect of these alterations on the injury ri...
Introduction
Iron is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in various biological processes. Previous studies have shown that iron supplementation is related to exercise performance and endurance capacity improvements. However, the underlying mechanisms responsible for these effects are not well understood. Recent studies have suggest...
Functional ankle instability (FAI) results from multiple ankle sprains, causing a perceived sense of joint instability due to muscle and ligament imbalances. Neuromuscular training (NMT) is employed to enhance ankle stability in individuals with FAI. The study included 24 male university students with FAI, who underwent ankle NMT on three surfaces....
Introduction: Given the possibility of higher ground temperatures in the future, the pursuit of a cushioning material that can effectively reduce sports injuries during exercise, particularly one that retains its properties at elevated temperatures, has emerged as a serious concern.
Methods: A total of 18 man recreational runners were recruited fro...
The goal of this study was to use the finite element (FE) method to compare and study the differences between bionic shoes (BS) and normal shoes (NS) forefoot strike patterns when running. In addition, we separated the forefoot area when forefoot running as a way to create a small and independent area of instability. An adult male of Chinese descen...
探讨构建足-鞋三维复合有限元模型的方法,基于所建模型开展生物力学应用研究,为跑鞋设计优化及足部潜在损伤预防提供科学依据。基于足-鞋三维CT断层影像数据进行逆向重建,结合实验三维空间参数定义模型加载及边界条件,建立个体化足-鞋非完全接触有限元模型。细划足底和鞋底压力分区,与实验测试结果对比全方位验证模型的可靠性,并采用Bland-Altman分析、Pearson相关性分析以及配对T检验进一步验证方法的一致性及有效性。应用模型模拟分析裸足/着鞋状态,不同鞋底材料刚度对人体静态站立工况下跖骨区应力的影响。结果如下:1)除前足外,其他所有分区模拟与实验结果相对一致。进一步统计分析发现,两种方法有显著相关性(r=0.986; P<0.001),所有压力差值点均处于95%一致性界限区间内,且数据无显著性...