THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE MUSCLE TENSION ON THE AXIAL INJURY TOLERANCE OF THE HUMAN FOOT/ANKLE COMPLEX

Authors

• James R. Funk - University of Virginia Automobile Safety Laboratory
• Jeff R. Crandall - University of Virginia Automobile Safety Laboratory
• Lisa J. Tourret - University of Virginia Automobile Safety Laboratory
• Conor B. MacMahon - University of Virginia Automobile Safety Laboratory
• Cameron R. Bass - University of Virginia Automobile Safety Laboratory
• Nopporn Khaewpong - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States
• Rolf H. Eppinger - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States

Topic

• Anthropometrics
• Impact tests
• Foot
• Injuries
• Leg

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