Joint Moment-Angle/Velocity Relations in the Hip, Knee, and Ankle: A Meta-Visualization of Datasets

Abstract

Joint moment is a prominent kinetic property in biomechanical investigations, whose pattern and magnitude unravel the characteristics of musculoskeletal motion and muscle biomechanics. Nonetheless, the relations of joint moment with joint angle and velocity are complicated, and it is often unclear how the kinetic capacity of each joint varies in different configurations. With common techniques in systematic review, we collected a total of 985 passive, isometric and isokinetic joint moment datasets from literature and visualized the major joint moment-angle and moment-velocity relations in the hip, knee, and angle. The findings contribute to the understanding and analysis of musculoskeletal mechanics, as well as providing reference regarding the experimental design for future moment measurement.