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Joint stiffness

Known as: stiffness joint, STIFFNESS JOINTS, Mild joint stiffness 
A sensation of discomfort and tightness while moving a joint. Typically there is decreased joint range of motion. Causes include arthritis, joint… 
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2014
Highly Cited
2014
Lower extremity joint stiffness characteristics during running with different footfall patterns
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the knee and ankle joint stiffness and negative joint work during running when… 
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
A Novel Intrinsically Energy Efficient Actuator With Adjustable Stiffness (AwAS)
In this paper, a new actuator with adjustable stiffness (AwAS) is presented. AwAS is capable of controlling the position and… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Leg and joint stiffness in human hopping
The present study investigated the regulation of leg and joint stiffness in hopping at different intensity levels. Eight male… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Influence of Running Velocity on Vertical, Leg and Joint Stiffness
Human running can be modelled as either a spring-mass model or multiple springs in series. A force is required to stretch or… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Influences of tendon stiffness, joint stiffness, and electromyographic activity on jump performances using single joint
The present study aimed to examine the influences of tendon stiffness, joint stiffness, and electromyographic activity on jump… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Joint stiffness of the ankle and the knee in running.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Muscle pre- and coactivity during downward stepping are associated with leg stiffness in aging.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Multijoint muscle regulation mechanisms examined by measured human arm stiffness and EMG signals.
Stiffness properties of the musculo-skeletal system can be controlled by regulating muscle activation and neural feedback gain… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Effect of total end range time on improving passive range of motion.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Human arm stiffness characteristics during the maintenance of posture
SummaryWhen the hand is displaced from an equilibrium position, the muscles generate elastic forces to restore the original… 
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