Linjuan Wei
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Linjuan Wei has a total of 12 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ming Zhang
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2 shared publications - Fangbo Bing
Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; Research Institute for Sports and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
1 shared publication - Guoxin Zhang
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
1 shared publication - Guoxin Zhang
Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; Research Institute for Sports and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
1 shared publication - Hejin Cai
Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; Research Institute for Sports and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
1 shared publication - Qitao Tan
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 13 August 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Biomechanics
- Vol. 191, 112906
Investigating rearfoot asymmetry in male marathon runners: dual IMUs reveals biomechanical trade-offs related to performance maintenance
- 13 August 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Biomechanics
- Vol. 191, 112906
Investigating rearfoot asymmetry in male marathon runners: dual IMUs reveals biomechanical trade-offs related to performance maintenance
- Open Access
- 29 June 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Bioengineering
- Vol. 11 (7) , 667
Suitable Heel Height, a Potential Method for Musculoskeletal Problems during the Third Trimester: A Pilot Study
Background: The treatment options for third-trimester musculoskeletal issues are limited. This study aims to examine how heel height affects gait biomechanics and provides heel height recommendations for various musculoskeletal problems. Methods: Five third-trimester gravidas were recruited wearing uniform footwear with four heel heights (0 mm, 15 mm, 30 mm, and 45 mm). Lower-limb muscle forces, joint angles, joint torques, joint contact forces, and ground reaction forces (GRF) at specific moments (the first peak, valley, and second peak of GRF) were collected for one-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: The soleus, gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior, plantaris, obturator externus, gluteus maximus, gemellus superior, and obturator internus were the smallest at heel heights of 45 mm and 15 mm at the valley of GRF. Hip extension and knee flexion displayed the smallest joint angle and joint torques at a height of 15 mm. Ankle joint contact force decreased with increased heel height. Conclusions: The height of the heel significantly impacts muscle force, joint angles, joint torques, and joint contact force. A heel of 15 mm might be the most suitable heel height to potentially avoid or alleviate musculoskeletal problems during the third trimester.
- 29 June 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Bioengineering
- Vol. 11 (7) , 667
Open AccessSuitable Heel Height, a Potential Method for Musculoskeletal Problems during the Third Trimester: A Pilot Study
Background: The treatment options for third-trimester musculoskeletal issues are limited. This study aims to examine how heel height affects gait biomechanics and provides heel height recommendations for various musculoskeletal problems. Methods: Five third-trimester gravidas were recruited wearing uniform footwear with four heel heights (0 mm, 15 mm, 30 mm, and 45 mm). Lower-limb muscle forces, joint angles, joint torques, joint contact forces, and ground reaction forces (GRF) at specific moments (the first peak, valley, and second peak of GRF) were collected for one-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: The soleus, gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior, plantaris, obturator externus, gluteus maximus, gemellus superior, and obturator internus were the smallest at heel heights of 45 mm and 15 mm at the valley of GRF. Hip extension and knee flexion displayed the smallest joint angle and joint torques at a height of 15 mm. Ankle joint contact force decreased with increased heel height. Conclusions: The height of the heel significantly impacts muscle force, joint angles, joint torques, and joint contact force. A heel of 15 mm might be the most suitable heel height to potentially avoid or alleviate musculoskeletal problems during the third trimester.