The Fight Continues APA new study contends that Oscar Pistorius' 'Cheetah' prostheses give him an edge over able-bodied sprinters.After a group of seven scientists pushed to overturn an Olympic ban on Oscar Pistorius, two have turned on the disabled sprinter. SI.com's David Epstein's details their latest findings. Nov 20, 2009
The CAS hearing sought not the entire truth, but only to confirm or rebut the previous findings by an IAAF assigned scientist who said that the Cheetahs returned energy more efficiently to Pistorius' legs than the ankle joint of able-bodied sprinters, allowing Pistorius to coast at high speeds and expend little energy. (Bundle and Weyand say that the energy return is relatively meaningless for sprinters, who are seeking the mechanics for maximum speed, not energy efficiency. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Inspirational, controversial win for Pistorius Nov 20, 2009
Brggemann concluded that the spring-like blades, contrary to the contentions of some experts who study amputee athletes, returned energy more efficiently to the legs than a normal human ankle joint, allowing Oscar to coast at high speeds and expend less energy than other sprinters ... But Pistorius appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and his legal team presented evidence from biomechanics experts suggesting that, had Brggemann taken the entirety of Pistorius' body mechanics into... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Prospect Sizemore undergoes surgery Oct 28, 2009
Dr. Lemos also inserted screws to stabilize the ankle joint. According to the Tigers, Sizemore will spend two weeks with a splint on his ankle, then a CAM boot to immobilize the ankle and foot. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
High-heels Linked To Heel And Ankle Pain Sep 30, 2009
(May 11, 2009) Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle joint. New information indicates tendon injuries may be the. (Science Daily)
Harvard's land holdings extend far from Cambridge campus Apr 9, 2009
"Evolution has resulted in pretty sophisticated designs on performance. Animals are well adapted to move and run over rough terrain and to be stable when they do so, and that's terrain you couldn't take a wheeled vehicle through."I think this research will also lead to the development of smart prostheses," Biewener said, such as "an ankle joint and foot that better mimic the actual properties of a human foot. "Researchers at the field station have also used high-speed cameras in a wind tunnel to... (Boston Globe)
In Shape on the Road Feb 12, 2009
This crunch may help keep your blood flowing, Leone says, and will potentially decrease swelling at the ankle joint, knee joint, and at the hips. And even if the considerate flier in front of you has his seat racked back into your lap, there s always room to work your calves: With your feet flat on floor, raise one heel (or both) towards the ceiling while rolling onto the ball of your foot, reverse by lowering the heel, and repeat. (Fox News)
