@article{BelavyAlbrachtBruggemannetal.2016,
  author    = {Belavy, Daniel L. and Albracht, Kirsten and Bruggemann, Gert-Peter and Vergroesen, Pieter-Paul A. and Dieen, Jaap H. van},
  title     = {Can exercise positively influence the intervertebral disc?},
  series = {Sports Medicine},
  volume    = {46},
  journal   = {Sports Medicine},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1179-2035},
  doi       = {10.1007/s40279-015-0444-2},
  pages     = {473 -- 485},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {To better understand what kinds of sports and exercise could be beneficial for the intervertebral disc (IVD), we performed a review to synthesise the literature on IVD adaptation with loading and exercise. The state of the literature did not permit a systematic review; therefore, we performed a narrative review. The majority of the available data come from cell or whole-disc loading models and animal exercise models. However, some studies have examined the impact of specific sports on IVD degeneration in humans and acute exercise on disc size. Based on the data available in the literature, loading types that are likely beneficial to the IVD are dynamic, axial, at slow to moderate movement speeds, and of a magnitude experienced in walking and jogging. Static loading, torsional loading, flexion with compression, rapid loading, high-impact loading and explosive tasks are likely detrimental for the IVD. Reduced physical activity and disuse appear to be detrimental for the IVD. We also consider the impact of genetics and the likelihood of a 'critical period' for the effect of exercise in IVD development. The current review summarises the literature to increase awareness amongst exercise, rehabilitation and ergonomic professionals regarding IVD health and provides recommendations on future directions in research.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{YangKriechbaumerAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Yang, Peng-Fei and Kriechbaumer, Andreas and Albracht, Kirsten and Sanno, Maximilian and Ganse, Bergita and Koy, Timmo and Shang, Peng and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn},
  title     = {On the relationship between tibia torsional deformation and regional muscle contractions in habitual human exercises in vivo},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0021-9290},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.12.031},
  pages     = {456 -- 464},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SeynnesBojsenMollerAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Seynnes, O. R. and Bojsen-Moller, J. and Albracht, Kirsten and Arndt, A. and Cronin, N. J. and Finni, T. and Magnusson, S. P.},
  title     = {Ultrasound-based testing of tendon mechanical properties: a critical evaluation},
  series = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  volume    = {118},
  journal   = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {2},
  issn      = {8750-7587},
  doi       = {10.1152/japplphysiol.00849.2014},
  pages     = {133 -- 141},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzis2013,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Exercise-induced changes in triceps surae tendon stiffness and muscle strength affect running economy in humans},
  series = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  volume    = {113},
  journal   = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1439-6327},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-012-2585-4},
  pages     = {1605 -- 1615},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KaramanidisAlbrachtBraunsteinetal.2011,
  author    = {Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten and Braunstein, Bjoern and Catala, Maria Moreno and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter},
  title     = {Lower leg musculoskeletal geometry and sprint performance},
  series = {Gait and Posture},
  volume    = {34},
  journal   = {Gait and Posture},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0966-6362},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.03.009},
  pages     = {138 -- 141},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to investigate whether sprint performance is related to lower leg musculoskeletal geometry within a homogeneous group of highly trained 100-m sprinters. Using a cluster analysis, eighteen male sprinters were divided into two groups based on their personal best (fast: N = 11, 10.30 ± 0.07 s; slow: N = 7, 10.70 ± 0.08 s). Calf muscular fascicle arrangement and Achilles tendon moment arms (calculated by the gradient of tendon excursion versus ankle joint angle) were analyzed for each athlete using ultrasonography. Achilles tendon moment arm, foot and ankle skeletal geometry, fascicle arrangement as well as the ratio of fascicle length to Achilles tendon moment arm showed no significant (p > 0.05) correlation with sprint performance, nor were there any differences in the analyzed musculoskeletal parameters between the fast and slow sprinter group. Our findings provide evidence that differences in sprint ability in world-class athletes are not a result of differences in the geometrical design of the lower leg even when considering both skeletal and muscular components.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArampatzisKaramanidisMademlietal.2009,
  author    = {Arampatzis, Adamantios and Karamanidis, Kiros and Mademli, Lida and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Plasticity of the human tendon to short and long-term mechanical loading},
  series = {Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews},
  volume    = {37},
  journal   = {Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews},
  number    = {2},
  issn      = {1538-3008},
  doi       = {10.1097/JES.0b013e31819c2e1d},
  pages     = {66 -- 72},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzisBaltzopoulos2008,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, A. and Baltzopoulos, V.},
  title     = {Assessment of muscle volume and physiological cross-sectional area of the human triceps surae muscle in vivo},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {41},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  issn      = {0021-9290},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.04.020},
  pages     = {2211 -- 2218},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArampatzisKaramanidisAlbracht2007,
  author    = {Arampatzis, Adamantios and Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Adaptational responses of the human Achilles tendon by modulation of the applied cyclic strain magnitude},
  series = {Journal of Experimental Biology},
  volume    = {210},
  journal   = {Journal of Experimental Biology},
  number    = {15},
  issn      = {0022-0949},
  doi       = {10.1242/jeb.003814},
  pages     = {2743 -- 2753},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzis2006,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Influence of the mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit on force generation in runners with different running economy},
  series = {Biological Cybernetics},
  volume    = {95},
  journal   = {Biological Cybernetics},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {1432-0770},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00422-006-0070-z},
  pages     = {87 -- 96},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{AbelBoninAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Abel, Thomas and Bonin, Dominik and Albracht, Kirsten and Zeller, Sebastian and Burkett, Brendan},
  title     = {Kinematische Untersuchung der Kurbelbewegung im Handcycling: Entwicklung einer sportartspezifischen Methode},
  series = {Behindertensport 1951-2011 : Historische und aktuelle Aspekte im nationalen und internationalen Dialog},
  booktitle = {Behindertensport 1951-2011 : Historische und aktuelle Aspekte im nationalen und internationalen Dialog},
  publisher = {Meyer \& Meyer},
  address   = {Aachen},
  isbn      = {9783898997249},
  pages     = {82 -- 91},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {de}
}