ABSTRACT:The available analytical models for calculating knee patellofemoral forces are limited to the standard squat motion when the center of gravity is fixed horizontally. In this paper, an analytical model is presented to calculate accurately patellofemoral forces by taking into account the change in position of the trunk's center of gravity under deep squat (non-standard squatting). The accuracy of the derived model is validated through comparisons with results of the inverse dynamics technique.
Keywords:Patellofemoral forces, analytical model, modified squat, knee.
RESUMEN:Los modelos analíticos disponibles para calcular las fuerzas patelofemorales de la rodilla están limitados al movimiento estándar de cuclillas cuando el centro de gravedad es fijo horizontalmente. En este artículo se presenta un modelo para calcular con exactitud las fuerzas patelofemorales, teniendo en cuenta el cambio de posición del centro de gravedad del tronco durante una sentadilla profunda (posición de sentadilla modificada). Se valida la exactitud del modelo desarrollado mediante comparaciones con resultados de la técnica de dinámica inversa.Palabras Clave: Fuerzas patelofemorales, modelo analítico, sentadilla modificada, rodilla.
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