Biomechanics

Publications

Nigg, B.M. Analysis of twisting and turning movements. In: Biomechanics IV. R.C. Nelson and C.A. Morehouse (eds). University Park Press, Baltimore: 279-283, 1974.

Nigg, B.M., Neukomm, P.A. and Unold, E. Biomechanik und Sport (Biomechanics and sport). Orthopäde, 3: 140-147, 1974.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanik (Biomechanics). Juris Verlag, Zurich, 1977.

Nigg, B.M. Elektronische Methoden der Biomechanik (Electronic measuring methods in biomechanics). In: Grundkurs Datenerhebung I. K. Willimczik (ed). Limpert Verlag, Bad Homburg: 39-67, 1977.

Nigg, B.M. Some clinical applications for force platforms in the ETH Biomechanics Laboratory of Zurich. ISB force platform group newsletter 3: 21-25, 1977.

Hau, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M. Anthropometric and sensory factors influence perception of footwear comfort. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry 108(1/2):12. (2000).

Liu, W. and Nigg, B.M. A mechanical model to determine the influence of masses and mass distribution on the impact force during running. Journal Biomechanics 33: 219-224. (2000).

Nigg, B.M. Forces acting on and in the human body. In: Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA: pp. 253-267. (2000).

Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.) Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA. (2000).

Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D. and Denoth, J. Mechanical considerations of work and energy. In: Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA: pp. 5-18. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics. 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Stüssi, E. and Denoth, J. Movement coupling at the ankle during the stance phase of running. Foot & Ankle, 21(3): 232-239. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J. and Stüssi, E. Effects of foot orthoses on skeletal motion during running. Clinical Biomechanics 15(1): 54-64. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of midsole bending stiffness on joint energy and jump height performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise., 32(2): 471-476. (2000).

Nigg, B. M., Wakeling, J. M. Impact forces and muscle tuning - a new paradigm. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review 29(1), 37-41, 2001.

Nigg, B.M. The role of impact forces and foot pronation - a new paradigm. Clin. Journal Sports Medicine 11, 2-9, 2001.

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J., Stüssi, E. Effects of shoe sole construction on skeletal motion during running. Med. Sc. Sports Ex. 33(2): 311-319, 2001.

Wakeling, J., von Tscharner, V., Nigg, B.M., Stergiou, P. Muscle activity in the leg is tuned in response to ground reaction forces. Journal Applied Physiology 91:1307-1317, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M. Modification of soft tissue vibrations in the leg by muscular activity. Journal Applied Physiology 90: 412-420, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M. Soft-tissue vibrations in the quadriceps measured with skin-mounted transducers. Journal Biomechanics 34:539-543, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Pascual, S.A, Nigg, B.M., von Tscharner, V. Surface EMG shows distinct populations of muscle activity when measured during sustained sub-maximal exercise. Eur. Journal Applied Physiology 86: 40-47, 2001.

Industry Reports

Miller, J.E., Baroud, G. Parameter identification for viscoelastic material properties of the heel fat pad subjected to large deformations. Adidas International, 2000.

Nigg, B.M., Wakeling, J.M., Boyer, K., Rozitis, A.I. Impact Forces, Muscle Tuning, Tissue Vibrations, Final Report. adidas International, November 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M., Rozitis, A.I., Boyer, K. Impact Forces, Muscle Tuning, Tissue Vibrations. adidas International, October 2001.

 

 

 

 



Braces / Bandages
Industry Reports

Allinger, T.L., Nigg, B.M. and Wiley, J.P. A method to measure the motion of the ankle joint complex under load in vivo. Research report for Bauerfeind & Co, 1994.

Wiley, J.P., Nigg, B.M., Estabrooks, P. and Stefanyshyn, D. Passive and active range of motion reduction by the MALLEOLOC ankle joint orthosis. Research report for Bauerfeind&Co, 1994.

Hawes, M.R., Nigg, B.M., Cole, G.K., Hintermann, B. and Hudson, S. In vitro determination of ankle joint complex range of motion with and without orthotic bracing and ligamentous support. Research report for Bauerfeind & Co, 1994.

Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, Ch. and Estabrooks, P. Quantification of performance with and without the Malleoloc ankle joint orthosis. Research report for Bauerfeind & Co, 1994.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Hamilton, G., Nigg, C.R., Reinschmidt, Ch. and Stefanyshyn, D. Malleoloc - Prototype. Research report for Bauerfeind & Co, 1994.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Hamilton, G., Nigg, C.R., Reinschmidt, Ch., Stefanyshyn, D. and Reinhart, H. Product development for the Malleoloc ankle orthosis. Product development report for Bauerfeind GmbH, 1994.

Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D., Reinschmidt, C. and Reinhardt, H. Third generation Malleoloc testing, 1995.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Hamilton, G., Nigg, C.R., Reinschmidt, CH. and Stefanyshyn, D. Final report development workshop - Malleoloc. Bauerfeind, 1994.

Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Reinschmidt, C. and Reinhardt, H. Malleoloc prototype testing - pilot study. Bauerfeind, 1995.

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Comfort / Fatigue

Publications

Chen, H., Nigg, B.M. and de Koning, J.J. Relation between plantar pressure distribution under the foot and insole comfort. Clinical Biomechanics, 9(6): 335-341, 1994.

Hau, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M. Anthropometric and sensory factors influence perception of footwear comfort. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry 108(1/2):12. (2000).

Miller, J.E. Nigg, B.M., Liu, W., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nurse, M.A. Influence of foot, leg and shoe characteristics on subjective comfort. Foot & Ankle International, 21(9): 759-767, (2000).

Mündermann, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Relationship between footwear comfort and anthropometric and sensory factors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 33(11), 1939-1945, 2001.

Nurse. M.A. and Nigg, B.M. The effect of changes in foot sensation on plantar pressure and muscle activity. Clinical Biomechanics 16:719-727, 2001.

Mündermann, A. Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Humble, R.N. (2002) Development of a reliable method to assess footwear comfort during running. Gait and Posture, 16: 38-45.

Industry Reports

de Koning, J., Chen, H., Reinschmidt, Ch. and Nigg, B.M. Technical specifications of Tekscan and EMED force distribution systems and its use in comfort analysis. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Hamilton, G., Morlock, M. and Nigg, B.M. Force distribution in comfortable and non-comfortable shoes. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Nigg, B.M. and Reinschmidt, Ch. Foot classification with force distribution II. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Nigg, B.M., Chen, H., Hulliger, M. and Vithal, I. Sensory function of the foot. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Nigg, B.M., de Koning, J., Chen, H. and Reinschmidt, Ch. Comfort - general concept. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Chen, H., Nigg, B.M. and de Koning, J. Assessing the relationship between insole comfort and plantar pressure distribution. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Chen, H., Nigg, B.M. and de Koning, J. Sensory input and plantar pressure distribution. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Hau, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. The Effect of Combat Boot Inserts on Comfort, Injury Frequency and Performance. Department of National Defence and Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Rozitis, A.I., Nigg, B.M. (2002) Short-Term and Long-Term Comfort and EMG Associated with Shoe Inserts, Defense R&D Canada Toronto CR 2002-053.

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Excesive forces / Joint loading

Publications

Nigg, B.M. and Neukomm, P.A. Erschütterungsmessungen beim Skifahren (Impact acceleration measurements in alpine skiing). Med. Welt, 11: 1883-1885, 1973.

Nigg, B.M., Neukomm, P.A. and Unold, E. Erschütterungsmessungen beim Skifahren, Kunstturnen, Gehen und Laufen (Impact accelerations in alpine skiing, gymnastics, walking and running). Medizinische Welt 16: 765-770, 1975.

Nigg, B.M. and Spirig, J. Erschütterungsmessungen beim Kunstturnen (Impact acceleration measurements in gymnastics). Leistungssport 2: 91-96, 1976.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanische Überlegungen zur Belastung des Bewegungsapparates. (Biom. considerations on the loading of the musculo-skeletal system). In: Die Belastungstoleranz des Bewegungsapparates. H. Cotta, H. Krahl and K. Steinbrück (eds). Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart: 44-54, 1980.

Nigg, B.M. Belastung des menschlichen Bewegungsapparates bei ausgewählten Bewegungen im Kunstturnen. (Loading of the human body in selected movements in gymnastics). Leistungssport, 11: 93-100, 1981.

Nigg, B.M., Denoth, J., and Neukomm, P.A. Quantifying the load on the human body: problems and some possible solutions. In: Biomechanics VII. A. Morecki, K. Fidelus, K. Kedzior and A. Wit (eds). University Park Press, Baltimore: 88-99, 1981.

Nigg, B.M. Measurement and magnitude of load in selected sports. In: A symposium on biomechanical assessments of sports protective equipment. P.J. Bishop (ed). IXth International Congress of Biomechanics, Waterloo: 1-8, 1983.

Nigg, B.M. The assessment of loads acting on the locomotor system in running and other sport activities. Seminars in Orthopaedics, 3 (4): 197-206, 1988.

Nigg, B.M. and Bobbert, M. On the potential of various approaches in load analysis to reduce the frequency of sports injuries. J. Biomechanics, 23 (1): 2-12, 1990.

Bogert, A.J. van den, Read, L. and Nigg, B.M. An analysis of hip joint loading during walking, running, and skiing. Med. Sc. Sports & Ex. 31(1): 131-142, 1999.

Liu, W. and Nigg, B.M. A mechanical model to determine the influence of masses and mass distribution on the impact force during running. Journal Biomechanics 33: 219-224. (2000).

Nigg, B.M. Forces acting on and in the human body. In: Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA: pp. 253-267. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., O'Flynn, B. and Liu, W. The Influence of High Heeled Shoes on Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle EMG of Normal Female Gait. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16(3):309-319. (2000).

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Foot biomechanics

Publications

Nigg, B.M., Eberle, G., Frei, D. and Segesser, B. Biomechanische Analyse von Fussinsuffizienzen (Biomechanical analysis of foot insufficiencies). Med. Orth. Techn., 6: 178-180, 1977.

Hintermann, B., and Nigg, B.M. Pronation aus der Sicht der Bewegungsübertragung zwischen Kalkaneus und Tibia (Pronation from the view point of movement transfer between calcaneus and tibia). Schweiz. Ztschr. für Sportmedizin, 41:151-156, 1993.

Hawes, M. R., Nachbauer, W., Sovak, D. and Nigg, B.M. Footprint parameters as a measure of arch height. Foot & Ankle, 13: 22-26, 1992.

Grimston, S.K., Nigg, B.M., Hanley, D.A. and Engsberg, J.R. Differences in ankle joint complex range of motion as a function of age. Foot & Ankle, 14(4): 215-222, 1993.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M., and Sommer, C. Foot movement and tendon excursion: an in vitro study. Foot and Ankle, 15: 386-395, 1994.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M., Sommer, C. and Cole, G.K. Transfer of movement between calcaneus and tibia, in vitro. Clinical Biomechanics, 9(6): 349-355, 1994.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M. and Cole, G.K. Influence of selective arthrodesis on the movement transfer between calcaneus and tibia in vitro. Clinical Biomechanics, 9(6): 356-361, 1994.

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics. 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Stüssi, E. and Denoth, J. Movement coupling at the ankle during the stance phase of running. Foot & Ankle, 21(3): 232-239. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J. and Stüssi, E. Effects of foot orthoses on skeletal motion during running. Clinical Biomechanics 15(1): 54-64. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., O'Flynn, B. and Liu, W. The Influence of High Heeled Shoes on Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle EMG of Normal Female Gait. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16(3):309-319. (2000).

Mündermann, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Relationship between footwear comfort and anthropometric and sensory factors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 33(11), 1939-1945, 2001.

Nurse. M.A. and Nigg, B.M. The effect of changes in foot sensation on plantar pressure and muscle activity. Clinical Biomechanics 16:719-727, 2001.

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J., Stüssi, E. Effects of shoe sole construction on skeletal motion during running. Med. Sc. Sports Ex. 33(2): 311-319, 2001.

Hintermann, B., Valderrabano, V and Nigg, B.M. (2002) Influence of screw type on obtained contact area and contact force in a cadaveric subtalar arthrodesis model. Foot & Ankle, 23(11): 986-991.

Nigg, B.M. and Hintermann, B. (2002) Biomechanics of the ankle joint complex and the shoe. In: The Unstable Ankle. (N. Meir and G. Mann, eds.) Human Kinetics. pp 17-26.

Industry Reports

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Goepfert, B. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Wave Plate Technology. Mizuno Corporation, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stergiou, P. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Articulating Heel Shoes. Kaj Gyr, 2000.

Nigg, B.M., Wakeling, J.M., Boyer, K., Rozitis, A.I. Impact Forces, Muscle Tuning, Tissue Vibrations, Final Report. adidas International, November 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stergiou, P., Nigg, B.M., Rozitis, A.I., Goepfert, B. Pronation Control - A Functional Analysis. adidas International, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M., Rozitis, A.I., Boyer, K. Impact Forces, Muscle Tuning, Tissue Vibrations. adidas International, October 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Worobets, J., Anderson, B. and Nigg, B.M. (2002) Knee joint moments during running in XYZ-shoes. Adidas International.

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Forensic / Court cases
Industry Reports

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., O'Flynn, B., Lee, S., Sasse, M. and Fisher, R. A project report assessing the medio-lateral stiffness of six different in-line skate boots. Merchant & Gould, 1996.

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Locomotion

Publications

Areblad, M., Nigg, B.M., Ekstrand, J., Olsson, K.O. and Ekstrom, H. Three-dimensional measurements of rearfoot motion during running. J. Biomechanics, 23 (9): 933-940, 1990.

Bobbert, M.F., Yeadon, M.R. and Nigg, B.M. Mechanical analysis of the landing phase in heel-toe running. J. Biomechanics, 25: 3, 223-234, 1992.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Allinger, T.L., Ronsky, J.R. and Engsberg, J.R. Range of motion of the foot as a function of age. Foot & Ankle 13 (6): 336-343, 1992.

Nachbauer, W. and Nigg, B.M. Effects of arch height and arch flattening of the foot on ground reaction forces in running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 24(11): 1264-1269, 1992.

Nigg, B.M., Cole, G.K. and Nachbauer, W. Effects of arch height of the foot on angular motion of the lower extremities in running. Journal of Biomechanics 26(8): 909-916, 1993.

Cole, G.K., Nigg, B.M., Ronsky, J.L, and Yeadon, M.R. Application of the joint coordinate system to three-dimensional joint attitude and movement representation: A standardization proposal. J. Biomechanical Engineering 115: 344-349, 1993.

Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., Hamilton, G.R. Influence of activity on plantar force distribution. Clinical Biomechanics, 9:130-132, 1994.

Bogert, A.J. van den, Smith, G.D., and Nigg, B.M. In vivo determination of the anatomical axes of the ankle joint complex: an optimization approach. J. Biomechanics, 27(12): 1477-1488, 1994.

Nigg, B.M. and Herzog, W. (eds.). Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system. John Wiley & Sons, Sussex, UK, 1994.
Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and Ronsky, J.L. Gait characteristics as a function of age and gender. Gait & Posture, 2(4): 213-220, 1995.

Nigg, B.M. and de Boer, R.W. A kinematic comparison of overground and treadmill running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 27(1): 98-105, 1995.

Nigg, B.M., Nigg, C.R. and Reinschmidt, Ch. Reliability and validity of active, passive and dynamic range of motion tests. Sportverletzung-Sportschaden, 9: 51-57, 1995.

Ronsky, J.L., Nigg, B.M., and Fisher, V. Correlation between physical activity and the gait characteristics and ankle joint flexibility of the elderly. Clinical Biomechanics, 10(1): 41-49, 1995.

Gerritsen, K.G.M., van den Bogert, A.J. and Nigg, B.M. Direct dynamics simulation of the impact phase in heel-toe running. Journal of Biomechanics, 28(6): 661-668.

Cole, G.K., Nigg, B.M., Fick, G.H. and Morlock, M. Internal loading of the foot and ankle during impact in running. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 11: 25-46, 1995.

Hintermann, B. and Nigg, B.M. In vitro kinematics of the axially loaded ankle complex in response to dorsiflexion and plantarflexion. Foot & Ankle, 16(8): 514-518, 1995.

Hintermann, B., Sommer, Ch. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of ligament transsection on tibial and calcaneal rotation with loading and dorsi-plantarflexion. Foot & Ankle, 16(9): 567-571, 1995.

Nigg, B.M., Cole, G.K. and Brüggemann, P. Impact forces during heel-toe running. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 11(4): 407-432, 1995.

Hintermann, B. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of arthrodeses on kinematics of the axially loaded ankle joint complex during dorsi-plantarflexion. Foot & Ankle, 16(10): 633-636, 1995.

Sommer, C., Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M. and van den Bogert, A.J. Influence of ankle ligaments on tibial rotation: an in vitro study. Foot & Ankle, 17(2): 79-84, 1996.

Cole, G.K., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J. and Gerritsen, K.G.M. Lower extremity joint loading during impact in running. Clin. Biomechanics, 11(4): 181-193, 1996.

Bogert van den, A.J., Read, L. and Nigg, B.M. A method for inverse dynamic analysis using accelerometry. J. Biomechanics 29(7): 949-954, 1996.

Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Murphy, N., Lundberg, A. and Nigg, B.M. Tibiocalcaneal motion during running - measured with external and bone markers. Cl. Biomech. 12(1): 8-16. 1997.

Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Nigg, B.M., Lundberg, A. and Murphy, N. Effect of skin movement artefact on the calculation of knee joint motion during running. J. Biomech. 30(7): 729-732, 1997.

Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Nigg, B.M., Murphy, N., Stacoff, A. and Stano, A. Tibiofemoral and tibiocalcaneal motion during walking: external vs. skeletal markers. Gait & Posture 6: 98-109, 1997.

Nigg, B.M. Impact forces in running. Current Opinion in Orthopedics 8: 43-47, 1997.

Hintermann, B. and Nigg, B.M. Pronation in Runners - Implications for Injuries. Sports Med. 26(3): 169-176, 1998.

Wright, I.C., Neptune, R.R., van den Bogert, A.J. and Nigg, B.M. Passive regulation of impact forces in heel-toe running. Clin. Biomech. 13(7): 521-531, 1998.

Lee, S., Müller, C.Ch., Stefanyshyn, D.J., and Nigg, B.M. Relative Forefoot Abduction and its Relationship to Foot Length in vitro. Cl.Biomech. 14(3): 193-202, 1999.

Nurse, M.A. and Nigg, B.M. Quantifying a relationship between tactile and vibration sensitivity of the human foot with plantar pressure distributions during gait. Cl. Biomech. 14(9): 667-672, 1999.

Liu, W. and Nigg, B.M. A mechanical model to determine the influence of masses and mass distribution on the impact force during running. J. Biomech. 33: 219-224, 2000.

Wright, I.C., Neptune, R.R. van den Bogert, A.J. and Nigg, B.M. The effects of ankle compliance and flexibility on ankle sprains. Med. Sc. Sports Ex., 31(2): 260-265, 2000.

Liu, W. and Nigg, B.M. A mechanical model to determine the influence of masses and mass distribution on the impact force during running. Journal Biomechanics 33: 219-224. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics. 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Stüssi, E. and Denoth, J. Movement coupling at the ankle during the stance phase of running. Foot & Ankle, 21(3): 232-239. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J. and Stüssi, E. Effects of foot orthoses on skeletal motion during running. Clinical Biomechanics 15(1): 54-64. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., O'Flynn, B. and Liu, W. The Influence of High Heeled Shoes on Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle EMG of Normal Female Gait. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16(3):309-319. (2000).

Nigg, B. M., Wakeling, J. M. Impact forces and muscle tuning - a new paradigm. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review 29(1), 37-41, 2001.

Nigg, B.M. The role of impact forces and foot pronation - a new paradigm. Clin. Journal Sports Medicine 11, 2-9, 2001.

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J., Stüssi, E. Effects of shoe sole construction on skeletal motion during running. Med. Sc. Sports Ex. 33(2): 311-319, 2001.


Industry Reports

Nigg, B.M. and de Boer, R.W. A kinematic analysis of overground vs. treadmill running. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. and Skleryk, B.M. Typical running analysis results using the Calgary protocol. Research report for ADIDAS, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. and de Boer, R.W. A kinetic and kinematic analysis of overground vs. treadmill running. Research report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1987.

Nigg, B.M., Flanagan, C. and Morlock, M. The effect of orthotics on pressure distribution and force variables in walking. Research report for MEDICAL MATERIALS, L.A., 1988.

Nigg, B.M. General considerations - basketball shoes. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Read, L. and Nigg, B.M. Trampoline shoe - support and cushioning. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Vithal, I. and Nigg, B.M. Skinracer - kinematics. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Allinger, T. and Engsberg, J. Range of motion as a function of age. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Nigg, B.M., Cole, G.K. and Morlock, M.M. Internal loading of the foot and ankle during impact in running. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Reinschmidt, C. and Nigg, B.M. The influence of heel height on external and internal forces during running. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M. and Cole, G. Movement transfer between leg and foot. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M. and Cole, G. Movement transfer for selected joint fusions. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Hintermann, B., Nigg, B.M. and Sommer, C. Foot movement and tendon excursion. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1992.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stergiou, P. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Articulating Heel Shoes. Kaj Gyr, 2000.

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Muscle activity

Publications

Nigg, B.M. Untersuchung über das menschliche Gleichgewichtsverhalten (Analysis of the human behaviour in the quasi-static equilibrium). Diss. ETH Zürich. Nr. 5630, 1975.

Nigg, B.M. and Neukomm, P.A. Behaviour in quasi-static balance. In: Biomechanics V-B. P. Komi (ed). University Park Press, Baltimore: 476-484, 1976.

Nigg, B.M. Menschliche Mikrovibrationen (Human microvibrations). Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel, 1977.

Bircher, M., Kohl, J., Nigg, B.M. and Killer, E.A. The microvibrations of the body, an index for examination stress. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol., 39: 99-109, 1978.

Stürm, R., Nigg, B.M. and Killer, E.A. The impact of cardiac activity on tri-axially recorded endogenous microvibrations of the body. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 44: 83-96, 1980.

Nigg, B.M. and Liu, W. The effect of muscle stiffness and damping on simulated impact force peaks during running. J. Biomech. 32(8): 849-856, 1999.

Nigg, B. M., Wakeling, J. M. Impact forces and muscle tuning - a new paradigm. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review 29(1), 37-41, 2001.

Nigg, B.M. The role of impact forces and foot pronation - a new paradigm. Clin. Journal Sports Medicine 11, 2-9, 2001.

Nurse. M.A. and Nigg, B.M. The effect of changes in foot sensation on plantar pressure and muscle activity. Clinical Biomechanics 16:719-727, 2001.

Wakeling, J., von Tscharner, V., Nigg, B.M., Stergiou, P. Muscle activity in the leg is tuned in response to ground reaction forces. Journal Applied Physiology 91:1307-1317, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M. Modification of soft tissue vibrations in the leg by muscular activity. Journal Applied Physiology 90: 412-420, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M. Soft-tissue vibrations in the quadriceps measured with skin-mounted transducers. Journal Biomechanics 34:539-543, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Pascual, S.A, Nigg, B.M., von Tscharner, V. Surface EMG shows distinct populations of muscle activity when measured during sustained sub-maximal exercise. Eur. Journal Applied Physiology 86: 40-47, 2001.

Wakeling, J.M., Nigg, B.M. & Rozitis, A.I. (2002). Muscle activity in the lower extremity damps the soft-tissue vibrations which occur in response to pulsed and continuous vibrations. J. Appl. Physiol. 93: 1093-1103.

Wakeling, J.M., Pascual, S.A. & Nigg, B.M. (2002). Altering muscle activity in the lower extremities by running with different shoes. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 34(9), 1529-1532.


Industry Reports

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and O'Flynn, Barry. A research report to determine the influence of high heels on the kinetics and kinematics, muscle activity and plantar floor foot pressure during gait. Schering Plough, 1996.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Fisher, R. and Hiebert, J.R. A project report prepared for Head Sport AG investigating the pressure distribution, cushioning, muscle activation, energy, and comfort of a new prototype tennis shoe. Head Sport AG, 1997.

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Orthoses / Shoe inserts

Publications

Nigg, B.M., Eberle, G., Frei, D. and Segesser, B. Schuheinlagen (Shoe inserts). Proceedings of Int. Biomechanics Symposium, Zürich: 85-98, 1976.

Nigg, B.M., Eberle, G., Frei, D., Segesser,B. and Weber, B. Bewegungsanalyse für Schuhkorrekturen (Movement analysis for shoe corrections). Medita, 9a: 160-163, 1977.

Nigg, B.M. and Segesser, B. Biomechanische Aspekte zu Sportschuhkorrekturen (Biomechanical aspects on sport shoe corrections). Orthop. Praxis, 11: 831-833, 1978.

Segesser, B., Ruepp, R., and Nigg, B.M. Indikation, Technik und Fehlermöglichkeiten einer Sportschuhkorrektur (Indication, technique and error possibilities in sport shoe correction). Orthop. Praxis, 11: 834-837, 1978.

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S., Segesser, B., Stacoff, A., Guidon, H.W., and Schneider, A. Sportschuhkorrekturen. Ein biomechanischer Vergleich von drei verschiedenen Sportschuhkorrekturen (Sport shoe support inlays. A biomech. comparison of three different types of arch support). Z. Orthop., 120: 34-39, 1982.

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S.M., Stacoff, A. and Segesser, B. Biomechanical effects of pain and sport shoe corrections. The Australian J. of Science and Medicine in Sport, (16 (1): 10-16, 1984.

Wiley, J.P. and Nigg, B.M. The effect of an ankle orthosis on ankle range of motion and performance. JOSPT 23(6): 362-369, 1996.

Hintermann, B. and Nigg, B.M. Epidemiology of foot and ankle disorders/injuries. In: Musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: Principles and practice. M. Nordin, G.B.J. Andersson and M.H. Pope (eds.). Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, USA: pp 537-549, 1997.

Hawes, M.R. and Nigg, B.M. Anthropometry of the human foot. In: Musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: Principles and practice. M. Nordin, G.B.J. Andersson and M.H. Pope (eds.). Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, USA: pp 550-557, 1997.

Nigg, B.M., Kahn, A., Fisher, V and Stefanyshyn, D. Effect of shoe insert construction on foot and leg movement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 30(4): 550-555, 1998.

Nigg, B.M., Nurse, M.A. and Stefanyshyn, D.J. Shoe inserts and orthotics for sport and physical activities. Med. Sc. Sports & Ex. 31(7): S421-S428, 1999.

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J. and Stüssi, E. Effects of foot orthoses on skeletal motion during running. Cl. Biomech. 15(1): 54-64, 2000.

Nigg, B.M., Nurse, M.A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. Sporteinlagen - ein neues Konzept. Orthopädie Schuhtechnik, OST Sonderheft Propriozeption. 32-40. (2000).

Wakeling J.M., Nigg, B.M. Un supporto per l'arco (Support for the arch of the foot). Sport & Medicina,17(5): 33-35, 2001.


Industry Reports

Nigg, B.M., Khan, A. and Fisher, V. A research report addressing the changes in kinetic and kinematic variables due to variations in shoe inserts.

Liu, W., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Miller, J.E. and Nurse, M.A. The influence of individual foot and leg characteristics on insert preference. Shering-Plough Healthcare Products Inc., 1998.

Liu, W., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Miller, J.E. and Nurse, M.A. The relationship of foot shape and sensitivity to comfort of shoe-inserts. Department of National Defense - Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 1998.

Hau, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. The Effect of Combat Boot Inserts on Comfort, Injury Frequency and Performance. Department of National Defence and Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 2000.

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Performance / Energy / Efficiency

Publications

Nigg, B.M. and Anton, M. Energy aspects for elastic and viscous shoe soles and playing surfaces. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 27(1): 92-97, 1995.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Mechanical energy contribution of the metatarsalphalangeal joint to running and sprinting. J. Biomech. 30(11/12): 1081-1085, 1997.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Contribution of lower extremity joints to mechanical energy in running, vertical jumps and long jumps. Journal of Sports Science 16: 177-186, 1998.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Dynamic angular stiffness of the ankle joint during running and sprinting. J. Applied Biomechanics 14(3): 292-299, 1998.

Baroud, G., Nigg, B.M. and Stefanyshyn, D. Energy storage and return in sport surfaces. Sports Engineering, 2: 173-180, 1999.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. (submitted). Influence of midsole bending stiffness on joint energy and jump height performance. Med. Sc. Sports Ex., 31(2): 471-476, 2000.

Miller, J.E., Baroud, G. and Nigg, B.M. Elastic behaviour of sport surface materials. Sports Engineering, 3(3): 177-184. (2000).

Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D. and Denoth, J. Mechanical considerations of work and energy. In: Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA: pp. 5-18. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Energy aspects associated with sport shoes. Sportverletzung-Sportschaden, 14: 82-89. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of midsole bending stiffness on joint energy and jump height performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise., 32(2): 471-476. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D,J. and Nigg, B.M. Work and energy influenced by athletic equipment. In: Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R. and Mester, J. (eds.). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA: pp. 49-65. (2000).

Nigg, B. M., Wakeling, J. M. Impact forces and muscle tuning - a new paradigm. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review 29(1), 37-41, 2001.

Nigg, B.M. The role of impact forces and foot pronation - a new paradigm. Clin. Journal Sports Medicine 11, 2-9, 2001.

Rozitis, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. (2002) Oxygen consumption aspects of a new running shoe design. Testing report for Sydney Design Technologies Inc.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Greenwald, M. and Auch, S. (2002) Olympic performance of the Canadian long-track speed skating team. Research report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval.


Industry Reports

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S.M., Fisher, V. and Hawes, M. Performance in tennis and tennis shoes. Report for NIKE, Sport Shoe Company, 1984.

Nigg, B.M. and Luethi, S.M. The influence of tennis shoes on performance in tennis. Report for NIKE, Sport Shoe Company, 1984.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and Stano, A. Shock absorption, sole hardness and loss of energy. Research report for OMNISPORT INTERNATIONAL, 1989.

Nigg, B.M. and Anton, M.G. Energy considerations in running shoes. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1990.

Nigg, B.M. Skinracer, a progress report. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1990.

Nigg, B.M. and Vithal, I. Energy expenditure for the skin racer. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1991.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. A project report assessing the cushioning, energy and friction properties of three sport surfaces. Mondo, 1996.

Stergiou, P., Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Hierbert, J. A test protocol to quantify the performance of court shoes. Adidas America Research and Innovation, 1998.

Baroud, G., Nigg, B.M. and Stefanyshyn, D.J. Tuning of sport surfaces and sport shoes for performance enhancement. Mondo Sport Surfaces International, adidas International, Biomechanigg Research Inc., 1998.

Cole, G.K., Stergiou, P. and Nigg, B.M. Swing Jacket Training Device. Swing Jacket International, 1998.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S. The influence of a flexible speed skate boot on angular energetics during a skating push. Research report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval., 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S., Morey Sorrentino, R. Performance aspects of a new 3-dimensional speed skate design. Research report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval., 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S., Nigg, B.M. Performance aspects of a new skate design: the FullFlex skate. Research report for 713254 Alberta Ltd., 2001.

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Sport footwear

Publications

Nigg, B.M., Eberle, G., Frey, D., Luethi, S., Segesser, B., and Weber, B. Gait analysis and sport shoe construction. In: Biomechanics VI-A. E. Asmussen and K. Jörgensen (eds). University Park Press, Baltimore: 303-309, 1978.

Nigg, B.M. and Luethi, S. Bewegungsanalysen beim Laufschuh (Movement analysis for running shoes). Sportwissenschaft, 3: 309-320, 1980.

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S., Denoth, J. and Stacoff, A. Methodological aspects of sport shoe and sport surface analysis. In: Biomechanics VIII-B. H. Matsui and K. Kobayashi (eds). Human Kinetic Publishers, Champaign, Illinois: 1041-1052, 1983.

Nigg, B.M., Denoth, J., Kerr, B., Luethi, S., Smith, D. and Stacoff, A. Load, sport shoes and playing surfaces. In: Sport Shoes and Playing Surfaces. E.C. Frederick (ed). Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, Illinois: 1-23, 1984.

Luethi, S.M., Nigg, B.M. and Bahlsen, H.A. The influence of varying shoe sole stiffness on impact forces in running. In: Human Locomotion III: 65-66, 1984.

Luethi, S.M. and Nigg, B.M. The influence of different shoe construction on discomfort and pain in tennis. In: Biomechanics IX-B. D.A. Winter, R.W. Norman, R.P. Wells, K.D. Hayes and A.E. Patla (eds). Human Kinetics Publishers, Illinois: 149-153, 1985.

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S.M. and Bahlsen, A.H. Influence of shoe construction on the supination during sidewards movement in tennis shoes. In: Biomechanics: Principles and Applications. S. Perren and E. Schneider (eds). Nijhoff Publishers, The Hague: 657-662, 1985.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanics of Running Shoes. Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, Illinois, 1986.

Luethi, S.M., Frederick, E.C., Hawes, M.R. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of shoe construction on lower extremity kinematics and load during lateral movements in tennis. Int. J. Sport Biomech., 2(3):166-174, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanical analysis of ankle and foot movement in sports and exercise. Med Sport Sci., 23: 22-29, 1987.

Nigg, B.M., Luethi, S.M. and Bahlsen, H.A. Biomechanische Konstruktionskriterien für Tennisschuhe Biomechanical criteria to construct tennis shoes). In: B. Segesser and W. Pförringer (eds), Der Schuh im Sport, Perimed, Erlangen, West Germany: 42-49, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. and Morlock, M. The influence of lateral heel flare of running shoes on pronation and impact forces. Med. Sci. in Sports & Exercise, 19 (3): 294-302, 1987.

Nigg, B.M., Bahlsen, H.A., Luethi, S.M. and Stokes, S. The influence of running velocity and midsole hardness on external impact forces in heel-toe running. J. Biomechanics, 20 (10): 951-959, 1987.

Nigg, B.M., Herzog, W., and Read, L.J. Effect of visco-elastic shoe insoles on vertical impact forces in heel-toe running. Am. J. Sports Medicine, 16 (1): 70-76, 1988.

Nigg, B.M., Bahlsen, H.A. The influence of heel flare and midsole construction on pronation, supination and impact forces for heel-toe running, International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 4: 205-219, 1988.

Nigg, B.M. and Segesser, B. Biomechanical and orthopedic concepts in sport shoe construction. Med. and Sci. in Sports and Exercise, 24 (5):595-602, 1992.

Reinschmidt, Ch. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of heel height on ankle joint moments in running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 27(3): 410-416, 1995.

Chen, H., Nigg, B.M., Hulliger, M. and de Koning, J. Influence of sensory input on plantar pressure distribution. Clinical Biomechanics, 10(5): 271-274, 1995.

Nigg, B.M. and Hintermann, B. Biomechanics of the ankle joint complex and the shoe. In: Musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: Principles and practice. M. Nordin, G.B.J. Andersson and M.H. Pope (eds.). Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, USA: pp 558-569, 1997.

Miller, J.E., Baroud, G. and Nigg, B.M. Elastic behaviour of sport surface materials. Sports Engineering, 3(3): 177-184. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J. and Lundberg, A. Tibiocalcaneal kinematics of barefoot versus shod running. Journal of Biomechanics. 33(11): 1387-1396. (2000).

 

Stacoff, A., Nigg, B.M., Reinschmidt, C., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Stüssi, E. and Denoth, J. Movement coupling at the ankle during the stance phase of running. Foot & Ankle, 21(3): 232-239. (2000).

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J. and Stüssi, E. Effects of foot orthoses on skeletal motion during running. Clinical Biomechanics 15(1): 54-64. (2000).

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. Influence of midsole bending stiffness on joint energy and jump height performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise., 32(2): 471-476. (2000).

Nigg, B. M., Wakeling, J. M. Impact forces and muscle tuning - a new paradigm. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review 29(1), 37-41, 2001.

Nigg, B.M. The role of impact forces and foot pronation - a new paradigm. Clin. Journal Sports Medicine 11, 2-9, 2001.

Stacoff, A., Reinschmidt, C., Nigg, B.M., van den Bogert, A.J., Lundberg, A., Denoth, J., Stüssi, E. Effects of shoe sole construction on skeletal motion during running. Med. Sc. Sports Ex. 33(2): 311-319, 2001.

Wakeling J.M., Nigg, B.M. Un supporto per l'arco (Support for the arch of the foot). Sport & Medicina,17(5): 33-35, 2001.

Wakeling, J., von Tscharner, V., Nigg, B.M., Stergiou, P. Muscle activity in the leg is tuned in response to ground reaction forces. Journal Applied Physiology 91:1307-1317, 2001.

Gerritsen, K.G.M., Nigg, B.M. and Wright, I.C. (2002) Shoes and surfaces in tennis: injury and performance aspects. In: Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Tennis. (P.A.F.H. Renström, ed.) Blackwell Science. pp 39-45.

Nigg, B.M. and Hintermann, B. (2002) Biomechanics of the ankle joint complex and the shoe. In: The Unstable Ankle. (N. Meir and G. Mann, eds.) Human Kinetics. pp 17-26.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Fusco, C. (2002). The shoe in sprinting. Track Coach 159: 5082-5084.


Industry Reports

Nigg, B.M. and Luethi, S.M. On the effect of lateral wedges on the movement pattern in running. Report for ADIDAS Sport Shoe Company, 1977.

Luethi, S.M., Unold, E. and Nigg, B.M. Biomechanical aspects of spiked shoes. Reports for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1978.

Luethi, S.M. and Nigg, B.M. Biomechanical analysis of running shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1979.

Luethi, S.M., Nigg, B.M. and Waser J. Biomechanical analysis of a series of special cushioning running shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1979.

Luethi, S.M. and Nigg, B.M. The influence of the position of a medial support on the initial and total pronation in running. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1980.

Luethi, S.M., Nigg, B.M. and Stacoff, A. The influence of lateral support on the pronation and supination during running. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1980.

Nigg, B.M., Attinger, D., Bahlsen, A., Luethi, S.M., Schlaepfer, F., Unold, E. and Wronko, C. A test battery for the analysis of tennis shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1983.

Nigg, B.M. and Luethi, S.M. Lateral stability of tennis shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1984.
Luethi, S.M. and Nigg, B.M. Running shoe collection 1985/86. Report for ADIDAS U.S.A., Sport Shoe Company, 1984.

Nigg, B.M. and Neil, R. Assessment of improved running shoe collection 1985/86. Report for ADIDAS U.S.A., Sport Shoe Company, 1984.

Nigg, B.M. Lateral stability of tennis shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1985.

Nigg, B.M., Beatty, R., Fisher, V. and Tory, B. Comparison of ZX600, Centaur and Polytech. Report for ADIDAS U.S.A. Sport Shoe Company, 1985.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanics of tennis shoes - a synthesis. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1986.

Nigg, B.M., Herzog, W. and Read, L.J. Effect of visco elastic insoles on vertical impact forces in heel toe running. Research report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1986.

Nigg, B.M., Bahlsen, H.A. and Woo, H. Dealing with the analysis of the influence of lateral heel flare, midsole construction, heel stabilizers and various constructions of running shoes on pronation and impact forces. Research report for ADIDAS Germany, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. and Fisher, V. Research report for ADIDAS U.S.A. dealing with a comparison of the movement patterns generated by Polytech and Silverstar shoes. Report for ADIDAS U.S.A., 1986.

Nigg, B.M. and Flanagan, C. Distribution and Torsion. Research report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1987.

Morlock, M. and Nigg, B.M. Pressure distribution in tennis shoes. Research report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanical construction criteria for tennis shoes. Short report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1988.

Nigg, B.M. Construction of tennis shoes: results, ideas and suggestions. Research report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1988.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and Stano, A. On the effect of the placement of the torsion bar on torsion and rearfoot movement in tennis. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1989.

Nigg, B.M. and Cole, G. On the "trampoline effect" as applied to lateral stability in sport shoes. Research report for Adidas RCL, 1989.

Lee, S., Müller,, C., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. A research report investigating changes in forefoot abduction and medial and lateral foot length during specific movements in vitro. Decathlon Footwear, 1996.

Lee, S., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M. and van der Vlist, I. A project report for Decathlon Production Footwear Department quantifying forefoot ab/adduction and arch dynamics resulting from tibial rotation and gait. Decathlon Production Footwear Department, 1997.

Lee, S., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M. A project report for Decathlon Production Footwear Department comparing forefoot ab/adduction and arch dynamics in a conventional and prototype hiking boot during incline and decline walking. Decathlon Production Footwear Department, 1997.

Nigg, B.M., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, S.R. Biomechanical and Material Testing of Sport Shoes. Biomechanigg Research Inc., 1997.
Reinschmidt, C., O'Flynn, B., Nigg, B.M. and Stefanyshyn, D.J. Biomechanical testing of a new ski boot design. Kaufman footwear Corp., 1996.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Nigg, S.R. and Hiebert, J.R. A project report assessing the frictional properties of winter footwear. CenAlta Well Services Inc., 1997.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Nigg, B.M., Hiebert, J.R. and Stergiou, P. A project report for Mr. D. Blake Lowden quantifying pressure distribution and balance between alpine ski boots and skis. D. Blake Lowden, 1997.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Goepfert, B. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Wave Plate Technology. Mizuno Corporation, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stergiou, P. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Articulating Heel Shoes. Kaj Gyr, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Anderson, B., Roy, J.P., Nigg, B.M. (2002) Soccer Cleats and Soft Tissue Injuries. Adidas International.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Worobets, J., Anderson, B. and Nigg, B.M. (2002) Knee joint moments during running in XYZ-shoes. Adidas International.

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Sport injuries

Publications

Segesser, B., Nigg, B.M., and Morell, F. Achillodynie und tibiale Insertionstendinosen (Achillodynia and tibial insertion tendinoses). Med. u. Sport, 29: 79-83, 1980.

Segesser, B. and Nigg, B.M. Insertionstendinosen am Schienbein, Achillodynie und Überlastungsfolgen am Fuss - Aetiologie, Biomechanik, therapeutische Möglichkeiten (Tibial insertion tendinoses, achillodynia and damage due to overuse of the foot - etiology, biomech., therapy). Orthopäde, 9: 207-214, 1980.

Nigg, B.M., Bell, G.D., Kiefer, G.N., Luethi, S. and Schachar, N.S. A quantitative assessment of the asymmetry of locomotion parameters in subjects with chronic anterior cruciate ligament injuries. In: Human Locomotion II. J.G. Reid, T. Bryant, S. Olney,B. Smith, J. Stevenson and R. Walmsley (eds). Kingston, Ontario: 9-11, 1982.

Nigg, B.M., Denoth, J. and Unold, E. Belastungen des menschlichen Bewegungsapparates bei ausgewählten Bewegungen im Kunstturnen. In: Verletzungsrisiken und Belastungen im Kunstturnen, U. Göhner (ed). pp. 20-38, Verlag Karl Hoffmann, Schorndorf, 1982.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanics, load analysis and sport injuries in the lower extremities. Sports Medicine, 2: 367-379, 1985.

Nigg, B.M., Frederick, E.C., Hawes, M.R. and Luethi, S.M. Factors influencing short-term pain and injuries in tennis. International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 2(3):156-165, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. and Segesser, B. Der Laufschuh, ein Mittel zur Prävention von Laufbeschwerden (The running shoe, a possibility to prevent running injuries). Z. Orthop., 124:765-771, 1986.


Industry Reports

Nigg, B.M., Beauchamp, L., Eugster, G., Fisher, R. and Luethi, S.M. Movement in tennis. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1981.

Nigg, B.M., Hawes M., Luethi, S.M., Bullard, J., Beauchamp, L. and Fisher, V. Etiology of pain in tennis. Report for NIKE, Sport Shoe Company, 1983.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and Flanagan, C. Running injuries and the wear of running shoes. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company.

Hau, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. The Effect of Combat Boot Inserts on Comfort, Injury Frequency and Performance. Department of National Defence and Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 2000.

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Sport surfaces

Publications

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanische Messungen an Bodenbelägen für Leichtathletik und Spiele. (Biomechanical analysis of sport surfaces for track and field and games). Sportstättenbau und Bäderanlagen 4: 81, 1976.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanische Aspekte zu Sportplatzbelägen (Biomechanical aspects on playing surfaces). Juris Verlag, Zürich, 1978.

Nigg, B.M. and Denoth, J. Sportplatzbeläge (Playing surfaces). Juris Verlag, Zurich, 1980.

Denoth, J. and Nigg, B.M. The influence of various sport floors on the load on the lower extremities. In: Biomechanics VII. A. Morecki, K. Fidelus, K. Kedzior and A. Wit (eds). University Park Press, Baltimore: 100-105, 1981.

Nigg, B.M. and Kerr, B.A. Biomechanical aspects of sport shoes and playing surfaces. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biomechanical Aspects of Sport Shoes and Playing Surfaces. University Printing, Calgary, 1983.

Nigg, B.M. External force measurements with sport shoes and playing surfaces. In: Biomechanical aspects of sport shoes and playing surfaces. B.M. Nigg and B.A. Kerr (eds). University Printing, Calgary: 11-23, 1983.

Schläpfer, F., Unold, E., and Nigg, B.M. The frictional characteristics of tennis shoes. In: Biomechanical aspects of sport shoes and playing surfaces. B.M. Nigg and B.A. Kerr (eds). University Printing, Calgary: 153-160, 1983.

Bahlsen, H.A. and Nigg, B.M. Selection of a lateral test movement for tennis. In: Biomechanical aspects of sport shoes and playing surfaces. B.M. Nigg and B.A. Kerr (eds). University Printing, Calgary: 169-176, 1983.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanical aspects of playing surfaces. Int. J. of Sport Sciences, 5: 117-145, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. and Segesser, B. The influence of playing surfaces on the load of the locomotor system and on injuries for football and tennis. Sports Medicine, 5: 375-385, 1988.

Yeadon, M.R. and Nigg, B.M. A method for the assessment of area-elastic surfaces. Med. and Sci. in Sports and Exercise, 20 (4): 403-407, 1988.

Nigg, B.M., Yeadon, M.R. and Herzog, W. The influence of construction strategies of sprung surfaces on deformation during vertical jumps. Med. and Sci. in Sports and Exercise, 20 (4): 396-402, 1988.

Nigg, B.M. Biomechanische Aspekte zu Kunstrasen (Biomechanical aspects of artificial turf). Schulen and Sportstätten: 8-11, 1988.
Ekstrand, J. and Nigg, B.M. Surface related injuries in soccer. Sports Medicine, 8(1): 56-62, 1989.

Nigg, B.M. The validity and relevance of tests used for the assessment of sport surfaces. Med. and Sci. in Sports and Exercise, 22 (1): 131-139, 1990.

Koning, J.J. de, Nigg, B.M. and Gerritsen, K.G. Assessment of the mechanical properties of area-elastic sport surfaces with video analysis. Med. Sc. Sports Ex. 29(12): 1664-1668, 1997.

Miller, J.E., Baroud, G. and Nigg, B.M. Elastic behaviour of sport surface materials. Sports Engineering, 3(3): 177-184. (2000).

Gerritsen, K.G.M., Nigg, B.M. and Wright, I.C. (2002) Shoes and surfaces in tennis: injury and performance aspects. In: Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Tennis. (P.A.F.H. Renström, ed.) Blackwell Science. pp 39-45.


Industry reports

Nigg, B.M. and Friedrich, R. Acceleration measurements on athletes during various movements on selected surfaces. Report for ETS Magglingen, Switzerland, 1975.

Nigg, B.M. and Luethi, S.M. Load analysis in vivo during various sports activities on selected surfaces. Report for RACOM, Sports Surface Company, 1977.

Nigg, B.M., Grant, M., Schlaepfer, F., Unold,E. and Wronko, C. Friction and cushioning on various playing surfaces. Report for PORPLASTIC INTERNATIONAL, Sport Surface Company, 1984.

Nigg, B.M., Neil, R. and Burret, J. Surface testing, McMahon Stadium, Calgary. Report for Campus Development, U. of C. 1984.

Nigg, B.M. and Beatty, R. Research report for The University of Calgary, Campus Development Department, assessing two sets of surfaces for the Olympic Speed-skating Oval, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. and Beatty, R. Research report for The University of Calgary, Campus Development Department, assessing thirty four surfaces for the Physical Education Expansion, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. and Morlock, M. Creation of a data base of position specific information about football and the requirements of each position for a specific football shoe. Report for ADIDAS, Sport Shoe Company, 1986.

Nigg, B.M. Injury frequency on artificial and on natural surfaces. Review of publications on this topic, for Toronto Skydome, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. Injuries in baseball in connection to surfaces. Review of the literature for Toronto Skydome, 1987.

Nigg, B.M. Results of a test battery for artificial turf (Toronto Skydome), 1987.

Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V. and Stano, A. Resurfacing, University of Saskatchewan running track. Research report for Jones-Konihowski Ent., 1989.

Nigg, B.M. Surface testing - 1994 Commonwealth Games (1992).
de Koning, J., Nigg, B.M. and Gerritsen, K. Assessment of area-elastic sport surfaces. Research report for ROBBINS, Sport Surface Company, 1992.

Stefanyshyn, D. and Nigg, B.M. Frictional testing for selected playing surfaces. Research/testing report for Mondo Int., 1994.

Stefanyshyn, D., Nigg, B.M. and Kim, S-J. Surface testing for McGill University. Research report for Johnston Sport Architecture, 1994.

Stefanyshyn, D. and Nigg. B.M. A project report assessing the frictional and cushioning properties of three artificial turf surfaces submitted for installation at the Edmonton Indoor Soccer Centre. Johnston Sport Architecture, 1995.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Worobets, J.T., Nigg, B.M. (2002) Properties of Infilled Playing Surface, Johnston Sport Architecture Inc.

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Sport Equipment

Publications

Nigg, B.M., Schwameder, H., Stefanyshyn, D. and von Tscharner, V. The effect of ski binding position on performance and comfort in skiing. In: Science and Skiing II. (Müller, E., Schwameder H., Raschner C., Lindinger, S., Kornexl, E., eds.), Verlag Dr. Kovaè pp 3-13, 2001.

Schwameder, H., Nigg, B.M., von Tscharner, V., Stefanyshyn, D. The effect of binding position on kinetic variables in alpine skiing. In: Science and Skiing II. (Müller, E., Schwameder H., Raschner C., Lindinger, S., Kornexl, E., eds.), Verlag Dr. Kovaè. pp 43-54, 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Fusco, C. (2002). The shoe in sprinting. Track Coach 159: 5082-5084.

Industry Reports

Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Krell, J.B. Rink board padding testing and evaluation. Testing report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Goepfert, B. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Wave Plate Technology. Mizuno Corporation, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stergiou, P. and Nigg, B.M. The Biomechanics of Articulating Heel Shoes. Kaj Gyr, 2000.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Rozitis, A., Krell, J. Olympic oval short-track rink board cushioning. Testing report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval, 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Rozitis, A., Krell, J. Olympic oval short-track rink board cushioning II. Testing report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval, 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Rozitis, A., Krell, J. Olympic oval long track padding. Testing report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval, 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S. The influence of a flexible speed skate boot on angular energetics during a skating push. Research report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval., 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S., Morey Sorrentino, R. Performance aspects of a new 3-dimensional speed skate design. Research report for the University of Calgary Olympic Oval., 2001.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., van Horne, S., Nigg, B.M. Performance aspects of a new skate design: the FullFlex skate. Research report for 713254 Alberta Ltd., 2001

Rozitis, A., Stefanyshyn, D.J. and Nigg, B.M. (2002) Oxygen consumption aspects of a new running shoe design. Testing report for Sydney Design Technologies Inc.

Stefanyshyn, D.J., Anderson, B., Roy, J.P., Nigg, B.M. (2002) Soccer Cleats and Soft Tissue Injuries. Adidas International.

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