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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.
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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,
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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 |
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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 |
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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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/ 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 &
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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