The relationship between two different mechanical cost functions and muscle oxygen consumption

M. Praagman, E.K.J. Chadwick, F.C.T. van der Helm, H.E.J. Veeger

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    Abstract

    Inverse-dynamic models often use cost functions to solve the load-sharing problem. Although it is often assumed that energy is minimised, most cost functions are based on mechanically related measures like muscle force or stress. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationships of two cost functions with experimentally determined data on muscle energy consumption. Four subjects performed isometric contractions generating combinations of elbow flexion/extension and pro/supination moments. Muscle oxygen consumption (V̇O
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)758-65
    JournalJournal of Biomechanics
    Volume39
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

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