A Model-Based Approach for Jump Analyses Regarding Strength and Balance
Title | A Model-Based Approach for Jump Analyses Regarding Strength and Balance |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Hellmers S., Fudickar S., Dasenbrock L., Heinks A., Bauer J.M., Hein A. |
Associate Editor | Nathalia P., Silveira M., H. A.H., Carlos M., van den L B.E. |
Conference Name | Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies |
Pages | 354 - 375 |
Date Published | 2018 |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Conference Location | Cham |
ISBN Number | 978-3-319-94806-5 |
Keywords | accepted, full paper, UNIAMT |
Abstract | To identify the functional decline as related to aging, geriatric assessments are an established instrument. Within such assessments, the functional ability is evaluated and consists of the three major components: strength, mobility, and balance. Counter movement jumps (CMJ) are well-suited to test these three essential elements of functional ability within a single assessment item. Since common balance measures have been shown to be significantly prone to algorithmic and technical variations, a robust alternative method is required. Thus, we introduce a model-based approach for balance and strength analyses, where the human lower extremities are modeled as an oscillating system during the phase of landing and recovery after a vertical jump. In the System and Control Technology, a transfer function of an oscillating system is described by a second-order delay element (PT2-element), which is characterized by the parameters natural frequency and damping. We analyze the jumps of 30 participants (70-87 years) regarding their jump phases and the mentioned parameters. A linear correlation between jump power and jump height, which are sensitive indicators of the muscle performance and the strength could be confirmed. While a correlation between jump power and spring constant could be observed, a significant relationship between the balance ability and natural frequency could not be identified. |
DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-94806-5_19 |