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List of works by Alberto E. Minetti

A model equation for the prediction of mechanical internal work of terrestrial locomotion.

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A slow V̇O 2 on-response allows to comfortably adopt aerobically unaffordable walking and running speeds in short stairs ascending

scientific article published on 13 August 2020

A theory of metabolic costs for bipedal gaits.

scientific article published in June 1997

An energy balance of front crawl.

scientific article published on 9 February 2005

Anatomically asymmetrical runners move more asymmetrically at the same metabolic cost.

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Assessment of human knee extensor muscles stress from in vivo physiological cross-sectional area and strength measurements

scientific article published on 01 January 1992

Bioenergetics and biomechanics of cycling: the role of 'internal work'.

scientific article published on 31 March 2010

Biomechanical and metabolic aspects of backward (and forward) running on uphill gradients: another clue towards an almost inelastic rebound

scientific article published on 25 August 2020

Biomechanical determinants of transverse and rotary gallop in cursorial mammals

scientific article published on August 29, 2012

Biomechanics and energetics of basketball wheelchairs evolution.

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Biomechanics and predicted energetics of sprinting on sand: hints for soccer training

scientific article published on 09 August 2012

Biomechanics of octopedal locomotion: kinematic and kinetic analysis of the spiderGrammostola mollicoma

scientific article published on October 15, 2011

Biomechanics: Halteres used in ancient Olympic long jump

scientific article (publication date: 14 November 2002)

Breaststroke swimmers moderate internal work increases toward the highest stroke frequencies.

scientific article published on 7 August 2015

Centre of mass motion during stair negotiation in young and older men

scientific article published on 08 December 2006

Comments on Point:Counterpoint: Skeletal muscle mechanical efficiency does/does not increase with age

scientific article published on 01 April 2013

Comprehensive mechanical power analysis in sprint running acceleration

scientific article published on 18 August 2019

Contraction dynamics in antagonist muscles

scientific article published on 01 August 1994

Effect of a 12-month physical conditioning programme on the metabolic cost of walking in healthy older adults

scientific article published on 04 February 2006

From bipedalism to bicyclism: evolution in energetics and biomechanics of historic bicycles.

scientific article published in July 2001

Gastrocnemius muscle-tendon behaviour during walking in young and older adults

scientific article published on 01 January 2007

Himalayan porter's specialization: metabolic power, economy, efficiency and skill

scientific article published on 01 November 2006

Hopping locomotion at different gravity: metabolism and mechanics in humans.

scientific article published on 03 December 2015

Human locomotion on ice: the evolution of ice-skating energetics through history.

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Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity

scientific article published on July 18, 2012

Interplay among the changes of muscle strength, cross-sectional area and maximal explosive power: theory and facts

scientific article published on 03 October 2002

Invariant aspects of human locomotion in different gravitational environments

scientific article published on 01 August 2001

Keystroke dynamics and timing: accuracy, precision and difference between hands in pianist's performance

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Limitations imposed by wearing armour on Medieval soldiers' locomotor performance.

scientific article published on 20 July 2011

Magnetic resonance imaging of the rectum during distension.

scientific article published in June 2005

Measured and predicted mechanical internal work in human locomotion.

scientific article published on 5 November 2010

Mechanical energy patterns in nordic walking: comparisons with conventional walking

scientific article published on 03 November 2016

Mechanical work and efficiency of 5 + 5 m shuttle running

scientific article published on 29 July 2016

Metabolic cost, mechanical work, and efficiency during walking in young and older men

scientific article published on 01 February 2006

On the Estimation Accuracy of the 3D Body Center of Mass Trajectory during Human Locomotion: Inverse vs. Forward Dynamics

scientific article published on 8 March 2017

On the mechanical power of joint extensions as affected by the change in muscle force (or cross-sectional area), ceteris paribus.

scientific article published in February 2002

Overuse in volleyball training/practice: A review on shoulder and spine-related injuries

scientific article published on 05 March 2013

Passive tools for enhancing muscle-driven motion and locomotion.

scientific article published on March 2004

Pedaling rate is an important determinant of human oxygen uptake during exercise on the cycle ergometer

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Physiology: efficiency of equine express postal systems.

scientific article published in December 2003

Prof. Neill Alexander's influence on modeling and optimization theory of movement and locomotion

scientific article published on 03 December 2019

Pygmy locomotion

scientific article published on 01 January 1994

Recumbent vs. upright bicycles: 3D trajectory of body centre of mass, limb mechanical work, and operative range of propulsive muscles.

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Shoulder 3D range of motion and humerus rotation in two volleyball spike techniques: injury prevention and performance

scientific article published on 01 June 2015

Skipping vs. running as the bipedal gait of choice in hypogravity.

scientific article published on 30 April 2015

Skyscraper running: physiological and biomechanical profile of a novel sport activity.

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The biomechanics of race walking: literature overview and new insights

scientific article published on 17 January 2014

The biomechanics of skipping gaits: a third locomotion paradigm?

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The cost of transport of human running is not affected, as in walking, by wide acceleration/deceleration cycles.

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The impact of physical training on locomotor function in older people.

scientific article published on January 2007

The interplay of central and peripheral factors in limiting maximal O2 consumption in man after prolonged bed rest.

scientific article published in June 1997

The optimal locomotion on gradients: walking, running or cycling?

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The optimum finger spacing in human swimming

scientific article published on 03 August 2009

The vertical excursion of the body visceral mass during vertical jumps is affected by specific respiratory maneuver

scientific article published on 4 December 2013

Update and extension of the 'equivalent slope' of speed-changing level locomotion in humans: a computational model for shuttle running

scientific article published on 01 August 2018