Cross-country skiing biomechanics using measurement driven full-body simulations.

Studies of cross-country skiing biomechanics is traditionally based on measurements alone. Performing musculoskeletal simulations of cross-country skiing enhances the possibilities for studies of technique, equipment and injury prevention. The simulation model is based on the full-body model from the AnyBody model repository and measured boundary conditions (motion and pole forces). Results show consistency with literature and also reveal new information of load distribution between muscles. This application shows that it can be possible to use inverse dynamics and static optimization (i.e. the technology behind AnyBody) on rather fast and complex full-body motion. Furthermore, it shows one way of driving symmetrical movements that takes place mainly in the sagittal plane.

To accommodate viewers from different sides of the planet we are running the presentation twice with 12 hours interval:

First show: Tuesday February 19th 09:00AM CET (Berlin) - 4PM Beijing - 5PMTokyo - 7PM Sydney.

Second show: Tuesday February 19th 09:00PM CET (Berlin) - 3PM New York -

12PM San Francisco - 9AM Wednesday Auckland.

The duration of the webcast is approximately one hour including Q&A. The event is free but it is necessary to sign up to participate. Please do it here:
http://www.anybodytech.com/812.0.html