Owen N. Beck

Limb Lengthening Induces Substantial Muscle Remodeling in Humans

This study shows that limb lengthening in humans causes significant changes in muscle force-length properties, with lengthened muscles being longer, stiffer, and weaker than the non-lengthened side.

Dissociable Roles of Primary Motor and Supplementary Motor Cortex in Shaping the Neural Drive to Muscle

This study uses TMS to inhibit M1 and SMA in healthy participants, revealing distinct roles in motor output: M1 controls force magnitude via firing rates, while SMA affects motor strategy through coherence and unit composition.

More isn't always better: Too much exoskeleton torque can disrupt balance

This study tests the effect of different exoskeleton torque levels on balance during perturbations, finding that higher torque does not always improve balance and may even hinder it in some individuals.

Functional Electrical Stimulation of the Soleus Redistributes Lower-Limb Joint Work Distally in Young and Older Adults

This study shows that functional electrical stimulation of the soleus muscle redistributes lower-limb joint work distally in both young and older adults, increasing ankle mechanical power and metabolic rate.

Center of mass states render multi-joint torques throughout standing balance recovery

The paper decomposes reactive joint torques during balance recovery into feedforward and feedback components using a modified sensorimotor response model.

Co-existence of ST-Segment Depression and Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response in Older Runners

The paper reports the coexistence of ST-segment depression and exaggerated blood pressure response in older runners during exercise stress tests, suggesting the need for cardiovascular risk assessment in masters athletes.