“…In the past 10 years, many research labs have developed new methods to study hip joint biomechanics including: digital image correlation (Dickinson et al, 2012, Dickinson et al, 2011), roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (Dy et al, 2008, Myers et al, 2011), digital variable resistance transducers (Safran et al, 2011, Smith et al, 2011), real-time contact-pressure measurement (Lee et al, 2015, Rudert et al, 2014), fluid infusion devices (Cadet et al, 2012, Dwyer et al, 2014), optical tracking motion analysis (Lopomo et al, 2010, Signorelli et al, 2013), 3D digital reconstructions combining CT scans and motion tracking (Dwyer et al, 2014, Incavo et al, 2011), combined use of in-vitro and finite element modelling (Anderson et al, 2008, Dickinson et al, 2011, Elkins et al, 2011), custom built rigs in servo-hydraulic actuators/materials testing machines (Dickinson et al, 2012, Elkins et al, 2011, Ito et al, 2009, Song et al, 2012, van Arkel et al, 2015a, van Arkel et al, 2015b) and six-degrees-of-freedom robotic load/torque actuators (Colbrunn et al, 2013, Smith et al, 2014). Such variation in testing methodology not only allows new hypotheses to be tested but also prevents systematic bias that could result from using the same methodology with the same limitations.…”