Journal of Biomechanics
Overview
The Journal of Biomechanics is a leading scientific publication that focuses on the interdisciplinary field of biomechanics. It covers research related to the mechanics of biological systems, including human movement, musculoskeletal mechanics, tissue mechanics, and computational modeling. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and technical notes, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share advancements in understanding the mechanics of living organisms.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Biomech
Start
1968
End
Continuing
Frequency
Twelve no. a year
p-ISSN
0021-9290
e-ISSN
1873-2380
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Physiology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 508
224
SJR / Ranks: 5954
734
CiteScore / Ranks: 5214
4.90
JIF / Ranks: 4480
2.4
Recent Articles
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Ito A, Seki H, Sujino A, Nagura T, Yokoyama Y, Yamada M, et al.
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112630.
PMID: 40088555
Understanding the transmission of forces through the joints of the lower limb under weight-bearing conditions is critical for assessing the progression of knee and ankle osteoarthritis, as well as for...
2.
Warren J, Bomphrey E, Mengoni M
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112617.
PMID: 40088554
Whereas facet joints are recognised as being involved in back pain with high prevalence of early degeneration, the biomechanics of facet joints remain understudied and often overlooked in the evaluation...
3.
Ekdahl M, Vandenberg N, Melton D, Hendershot B, Christiansen C, Stoneback J, et al.
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112620.
PMID: 40086253
People with unilateral transfemoral amputation commonly experience pain at the residual limb-socket interface and heightened risk of musculoskeletal overuse injuries. Compensatory movement patterns acutely alleviate pain but can contribute to...
4.
Arauz P, Garcia G, Llerena J, Boroji M, Danesh V, Kao I
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112625.
PMID: 40086252
Mastering the snatch lift requires physical strength as well as a deep understanding of kinematics, kinetics, and timing, making it one of the most technically demanding athletic feats. While kinematic...
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Galna B, Wood E, Griffiths S, Jackson D, Rivadella A, Spears I
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112632.
PMID: 40086251
A major challenge in capturing multi-segmental movements with unconnected inertial measurement units (IMUs) is synchronisation between IMUs. The aims of this study were to assess the reproducibility of desynchronisation rates...
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Dennis J, Nilius A, Birchmeier T, Dewig D, Pietrosimone B, Troy Blackburn J
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112618.
PMID: 40080980
Post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) develops rapidly after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and both high and low vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) loading rates are associated with cartilage degeneration. However,...
7.
Rovas G, Reymond P, van Steenberghe M, Diaper J, Bikia V, Cikirikcioglu M, et al.
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112629.
PMID: 40080979
The mismatch of elastic properties between the arterial tissue and the vascular grafts, commonly called compliance mismatch, is responsible for many deleterious post-operative complications. Currently, there is an absence of...
8.
Rastgar B, Arab A, Khademi-Kalantari K, Amini-Farsani Z, Shavehei Y
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112585.
PMID: 40080978
This study aims to explore comprehensive kinematic patterns of all body joints utilizing a nonlinear functional data analysis (FDA) approach during a step-up task in patients with nonspecific chronic low...
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Kjeldsberg H, Schnabel R, Sundnes J, Valen-Sendstad K
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112594.
PMID: 40073693
Medical image-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a valuable tool for studying cardiovascular hemodynamics and its role in vascular pathologies. However, patient-specific flow rate measurements are rare. As a remedy,...
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Wang Y, Zhao Z, Liang L, Tang Y
J Biomech
. 2025 Mar;
183:112578.
PMID: 40068272
Falls, a major cause of accidental deaths, are often caused by obstacles, particularly among young people who may trip in over half of cases. Although mobile phone use has been...