Abstract
Intersegmental loading pattern on the elbow joint during a push-up exercise was investigated. Electromagnetic motion sensors and a piezoelectric force plate were used to simultaneously record upper extremity motion and forces on nine healthy male subjects during push-ups in six different hand positions. Peak axial forces exerted on the elbow joint averaged 45 percent of the body weight. Peak torque to produce elbow flexion was 2305.9 N-cm, or 56 percent of maximal isometric extensor torque. The results of this analysis give insight to the biomechanics of a normal elbow and to its load carrying capacity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-74 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation |
Volume | 28 |
State | Published - 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Medical Laboratory Technology