@article{HeinkeKnickerAlbracht2020,
  author    = {Heinke, Lars N. and Knicker, Axel J. and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Increased shoulder muscle stretch reflex elicitability in supine subject posture},
  series = {Isokinetics and Exercise Science},
  volume    = {28},
  journal   = {Isokinetics and Exercise Science},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {IOS Press},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1878-5913},
  doi       = {10.3233/IES-192219},
  pages     = {139 -- 146},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {BACKGROUND: Muscle stretch reflexes are widely used to examine neural muscle function. The knowledge of reflex response in muscles crossing the shoulder is limited. OBJECTIVE: To quantify reflex modulation according to various subject postures and different procedures of muscle pre-activation steering. METHODS: Thirteen healthy male participants performed two sets of external shoulder rotation stretches in various positions and with different procedures of muscle pre-activation steering on an isokinetic dynamometer over a range of two different pre-activation levels. All stretches were applied with a dynamometer acceleration of 104∘/s2 and a velocity of 150∘/s. Electromyographical response was measured via sEMG. RESULTS: Consistent reflexive response was observed in all tested muscles in all experimental conditions. The reflex elicitation rate revealed a significant muscle main effect (F (5,288) = 2.358, ρ= 0.040; η2= 0.039; f= 0.637) and a significant test condition main effect (F (1,288) = 5.884, ρ= 0.016; η2= 0.020; f= 0.143). Reflex latency revealed a significant muscle pre-activation level main effect (F (1,274) = 5.008, ρ= 0.026; η2= 0.018; f= 0.469). CONCLUSION: Muscular reflexive response was more consistent in the primary internal rotators of the shoulder. Supine posture in combination with visual feedback of muscle pre-activation level enhanced the reflex elicitation rate.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuellerJungAhammer2017,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Wolfram and Jung, Alexander and Ahammer, Helmut},
  title     = {Advantages and problems of nonlinear methods applied to analyze physiological time signals: human balance control as an example},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {Article number 2464},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {2045-2322},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41598-017-02665-5},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RichterBraunsteinStaeudleetal.2021,
  author    = {Richter, Charlotte and Braunstein, Bjoern and Staeudle, Benjamin and Attias, Julia and Suess, Alexander and Weber, Tobias and Mileva, Katya N. and Rittweger, Joern and Green, David A. and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Contractile behavior of the gastrocnemius medialis muscle during running in simulated hypogravity},
  series = {npj Microgravity},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {npj Microgravity},
  number    = {Article number: 32},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {2373-8065},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41526-021-00155-7},
  pages     = {7 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Vigorous exercise countermeasures in microgravity can largely attenuate muscular degeneration, albeit the extent of applied loading is key for the extent of muscle wasting. Running on the International Space Station is usually performed with maximum loads of 70\% body weight (0.7 g). However, it has not been investigated how the reduced musculoskeletal loading affects muscle and series elastic element dynamics, and thereby force and power generation. Therefore, this study examined the effects of running on the vertical treadmill facility, a ground-based analog, at simulated 0.7 g on gastrocnemius medialis contractile behavior. The results reveal that fascicle-series elastic element behavior differs between simulated hypogravity and 1 g running. Whilst shorter peak series elastic element lengths at simulated 0.7 g appear to be the result of lower muscular and gravitational forces acting on it, increased fascicle lengths and decreased velocities could not be anticipated, but may inform the development of optimized running training in hypogravity. However, whether the alterations in contractile behavior precipitate musculoskeletal degeneration warrants further study.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MandekarJentschLutzetal.2021,
  author    = {Mandekar, Swati and Jentsch, Lina and Lutz, Kai and Behbahani, Mehdi and Melnykowycz, Mark},
  title     = {Earable design analysis for sleep EEG measurements},
  series = {UbiComp '21},
  booktitle = {UbiComp '21},
  doi       = {10.1145/3460418.3479328},
  pages     = {171 -- 175},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Conventional EEG devices cannot be used in everyday life and hence, past decade research has been focused on Ear-EEG for mobile, at-home monitoring for various applications ranging from emotion detection to sleep monitoring. As the area available for electrode contact in the ear is limited, the electrode size and location play a vital role for an Ear-EEG system. In this investigation, we present a quantitative study of ear-electrodes with two electrode sizes at different locations in a wet and dry configuration. Electrode impedance scales inversely with size and ranges from 450 kΩ to 1.29 MΩ for dry and from 22 kΩ to 42 kΩ for wet contact at 10 Hz. For any size, the location in the ear canal with the lowest impedance is ELE (Left Ear Superior), presumably due to increased contact pressure caused by the outer-ear anatomy. The results can be used to optimize signal pickup and SNR for specific applications. We demonstrate this by recording sleep spindles during sleep onset with high quality (5.27 μVrms).},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HeinkeKnickerAlbracht2021,
  author    = {Heinke, Lars N. and Knicker, Axel J. and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Test-retest reliability of the internal shoulder rotator muscles' stretch reflex in healthy men},
  series = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
  volume    = {62},
  journal   = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
  number    = {Article 102611},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1050-6411},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102611},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Until now the reproducibility of the short latency stretch reflex of the internal rotator muscles of the glenohumeral joint has not been identified. Twenty-three healthy male participants performed three sets of external shoulder rotation stretches with various pre-activation levels on two different dates of measurement to assess test-retest reliability. All stretches were applied with a dynamometer acceleration of 104°/s2 and a velocity of 150°/s. Electromyographical response was measured via surface EMG. Reflex latencies showed a pre-activation effect (ƞ2 = 0,355). ICC ranged from 0,735 to 0,909 indicating an overall "good" relative reliability. SRD 95\% lay between ±7,0 to ±12,3 ms.. The reflex gain showed overall poor test-retest reproducibility. The chosen methodological approach presented a suitable test protocol for shoulder muscles stretch reflex latency evaluation. A proof-of-concept study to validate the presented methodical approach in shoulder involvement including subjects with clinically relevant conditions is recommended.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LanzlKotliar2017,
  author    = {Lanzl, I. and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {K{\"o}nnen Anti-VEGF-Injektionen Glaukom oder okul{\"a}re Hypertension verursachen?},
  series = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde},
  volume    = {234},
  journal   = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {0023-2165},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0043-101819},
  pages     = {191 -- 193},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{ZangeSchopenAlbrachtetal.2017,
  author    = {Zange, Jochen and Schopen, Kathrin and Albracht, Kirsten and Gerlach, Darius A. and Frings-Meuthen, Petra and Maffiuletti, Nicola A. and Bloch, Wilhelm and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn},
  title     = {Using the Hephaistos orthotic device to study countermeasure effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dietary lupin protein supplementation, a randomised controlled trial},
  series = {Plos one},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Plos one},
  number    = {2},
  doi       = {10.1371/journal.pone.0171562},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GoldmannBraunsteinHeinrichetal.2015,
  author    = {Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Braunstein, Bjoern and Heinrich, Kai and Sanno, Maximilian and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Ritzdorf, Wolfgang and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Joint work of the take-off leg during elite high jump},
  series = {Proceedings of the 33th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 33th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)},
  pages     = {3 S.},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DroszezSannoGoldmannetal.2016,
  author    = {Droszez, Anna and Sanno, Maximilian and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gerd-Peter and Braunstein, Bjoern},
  title     = {Differences between take-off behavior during vertical jumps and two artistic elements},
  series = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016},
  booktitle = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  pages     = {577 -- 580},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AbelBoninAlbrachtetal.2010,
  author    = {Abel, Thomas and Bonin, Dominik and Albracht, Kirsten and Zeller, Sebastian and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Burkett, Brendan and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Kinematic profile of the elite handcyclist},
  series = {28th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, Michigan, USA, July 19 - 23, 2010},
  booktitle = {28th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, Michigan, USA, July 19 - 23, 2010},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  pages     = {140 -- 141},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BraunsteinGoldmannAlbrachtetal.2013,
  author    = {Braunstein, Bjoern and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten and Sanno, Maximilian and Willwacher, Steffen and Heinrich, Kai and Herrmann, Volker and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter},
  title     = {Joint specific contribution of mechanical power and work during acceleration and top speed in elite sprinters},
  series = {31 International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Taipei, Taiwan, July 07 - July 22, 2013},
  booktitle = {31 International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Taipei, Taiwan, July 07 - July 22, 2013},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Albracht2010,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Influence of mechanical properties of the leg extensor muscletendon units on running economy},
  publisher = {Deutsche Sporthochschule K{\"o}ln},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  pages     = {X, 1221 Bl. : graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KolditzAlbinBrueggemannetal.2016,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Robotergest{\"u}tztes System f{\"u}r ein verbessertes neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker},
  series = {at - Automatisierungstechnik},
  volume    = {64},
  journal   = {at - Automatisierungstechnik},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2196-677X},
  doi       = {10.1515/auto-2016-0044},
  pages     = {905 -- 914},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil in der Rehabilitation und Pr{\"a}vention von Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen. Effektives Training erfordert hohe Muskelkr{\"a}fte, die gleichzeitig hohe Belastungen von bereits gesch{\"a}digten Strukturen bedeuten. Um trainingsinduzierte Sch{\"a}digungen zu vermeiden, m{\"u}ssen diese Kr{\"a}fte kontrolliert werden. Mit heutigen Trainingsger{\"a}ten k{\"o}nnen diese Ziele allerdings nicht erreicht werden. F{\"u}r ein sicheres und effektives Training sollen durch den Einsatz der Robotik, Sensorik, eines Regelkreises sowie Muskel-Skelett-Modellen Belastungen am Zielgewebe direkt berechnet und kontrolliert werden. Auf Basis zweier Vorstudien zu m{\"o}glichen Stellgr{\"o}ßen wird der Aufbau eines robotischen Systems vorgestellt, das sowohl f{\"u}r Forschungszwecke als auch zur Entwicklung neuartiger Trainingsger{\"a}te verwendet werden kann.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{KolditzAlbrachtFasseetal.2015,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albracht, Kirsten and Fasse, Alessandro and Albin, Thivaharan and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk},
  title     = {Evaluation of an industrial robot as a leg press training device},
  series = {XV International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics July 9th - 11th 2015, Edinburgh, UK},
  booktitle = {XV International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics July 9th - 11th 2015, Edinburgh, UK},
  pages     = {41 -- 42},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KolditzAlbinFasseetal.2015,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Fasse, Alessandro and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Simulative Analysis of Joint Loading During Leg Press Exercise for Control Applications},
  series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine},
  volume    = {48},
  booktitle = {IFAC-PapersOnLine},
  number    = {20},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2015.10.179},
  pages     = {435 -- 440},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{Behbahani2014,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi},
  title     = {An Experimental Study of Thrombocyte Reactions in Response to Biomaterial Surfaces and Varying Shear Stress},
  series = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Systems Prague, Czech Republic, August 14-15, 2014},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Systems Prague, Czech Republic, August 14-15, 2014},
  pages     = {Paper 125},
  year      = {2014},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BehbahaniRibleMoulinecetal.2015,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Rible, Sebastian and Moulinec, Charles and Fournier, Yvan and Nicolai, Mike and Crosetto, Paolo},
  title     = {Simulation of the FDA Centrifugal Blood Pump Using High Performance Computing},
  series = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering},
  volume    = {9},
  booktitle = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering},
  number    = {5},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Bayer2021,
  author    = {Bayer, Robin},
  title     = {Development of a novel in-vitro vascular model for determination of physiological and pathophysiological mechanobiology},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t zu K{\"o}ln},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-362212},
  pages     = {IV, 115 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WaldvogelRitzmannFreyleretal.2021,
  author    = {Waldvogel, Janice and Ritzmann, Ramona and Freyler, Kathrin and Helm, Michael and Monti, Elena and Albracht, Kirsten and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Gollhofer, Albert and Narici, Marco},
  title     = {The Anticipation of Gravity in Human Ballistic Movement},
  series = {Frontiers in Physiology},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Physiology},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  issn      = {1664-042X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fphys.2021.614060},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Stretch-shortening type actions are characterized by lengthening of the pre-activated muscle-tendon unit (MTU) in the eccentric phase immediately followed by muscle shortening. Under 1 g, pre-activity before and muscle activity after ground contact, scale muscle stiffness, which is crucial for the recoil properties of the MTU in the subsequent push-off. This study aimed to examine the neuro-mechanical coupling of the stretch-shortening cycle in response to gravity levels ranging from 0.1 to 2 g. During parabolic flights, 17 subjects performed drop jumps while electromyography (EMG) of the lower limb muscles was combined with ultrasound images of the gastrocnemius medialis, 2D kinematics and kinetics to depict changes in energy management and performance. Neuro-mechanical coupling in 1 g was characterized by high magnitudes of pre-activity and eccentric muscle activity allowing an isometric muscle behavior during ground contact. EMG during pre-activity and the concentric phase systematically increased from 0.1 to 1 g. Below 1 g the EMG in the eccentric phase was diminished, leading to muscle lengthening and reduced MTU stretches. Kinetic energy at take-off and performance were decreased compared to 1 g. Above 1 g, reduced EMG in the eccentric phase was accompanied by large MTU and muscle stretch, increased joint flexion amplitudes, energy loss and reduced performance. The energy outcome function established by linear mixed model reveals that the central nervous system regulates the extensor muscles phase- and load-specifically. In conclusion, neuro-mechanical coupling appears to be optimized in 1 g. Below 1 g, the energy outcome is compromised by reduced muscle stiffness. Above 1 g, loading progressively induces muscle lengthening, thus facilitating energy dissipation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MoratFaudeHanssenetal.2020,
  author    = {Morat, Mareike and Faude, Oliver and Hanssen, Henner and Ludyga, Sebastian and Zacher, Jonas and Eibl, Angi and Albracht, Kirsten and Donath, Lars},
  title     = {Agility Training to Integratively Promote Neuromuscular, Cognitive, Cardiovascular and Psychosocial Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Study Protocol of a One-Year Randomized-Controlled Trial},
  series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
  volume    = {17},
  journal   = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1660-4601},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijerph17061853},
  pages     = {1 -- 14},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Exercise training effectively mitigates aging-induced health and fitness impairments. Traditional training recommendations for the elderly focus separately on relevant physiological fitness domains, such as balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. Thus, a more holistic and functional training framework is needed. The proposed agility training concept integratively tackles spatial orientation, stop and go, balance and strength. The presented protocol aims at introducing a two-armed, one-year randomized controlled trial, evaluating the effects of this concept on neuromuscular, cardiovascular, cognitive and psychosocial health outcomes in healthy older adults. Eighty-five participants were enrolled in this ongoing trial. Seventy-nine participants completed baseline testing and were block-randomized to the agility training group or the inactive control group. All participants undergo pre- and post-testing with interim assessment after six months. The intervention group currently receives supervised, group-based agility training twice a week over one year, with progressively demanding perceptual, cognitive and physical exercises. Knee extension strength, reactive balance, dual task gait speed and the Agility Challenge for the Elderly (ACE) serve as primary endpoints and neuromuscular, cognitive, cardiovascular, and psychosocial meassures serve as surrogate secondary outcomes. Our protocol promotes a comprehensive exercise training concept for older adults, that might facilitate stakeholders in health and exercise to stimulate relevant health outcomes without relying on excessively time-consuming physical activity recommendations.},
  language  = {en}
}