Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Biomechanics
About Journal of Biomechanics
Journal of Biomechanics is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 places it in Q1 with an SJR of 0.722 and an H-index of 240.
Its listed coverage is 1968-2026 and its research categories include Rehabilitation (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biophysics (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Sports Science (Q3). The 2025 dataset reports 452 documents and 3406 citations across the latest three-year reporting window.
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Aims & Scope
The journal publishes research related to Muscle activation and electromyography studies, Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, Sports Performance and Training, Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention, Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes.
Recent Research Articles
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The relationship between hip-shoulder separation angle and bat speed in division I batters
Adam Hoechstetter, Ian P. Jump, Ryan M. Zappa, Gretchen D. Oliver et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113550Sex-specific biomechanical profiles in recreational alpine skiing: an integrated analysis of kinematics, muscle activation, and plantar pressure
Giorgia Celeste Cuniberti, Isacco Costa, Peppino Tropea, Valeria Vella et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113543Drift-free 3D orientation and displacement estimation for the lower extremities using independent inertial measurement units at various walking and running speeds
Anne Haitjema, Frank J. Wouda, Peter H. Veltink, Bert-Jan F. van Beijnum et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113552Robustness of mediolateral stability measures to different operationalizations of the center of mass and base of support
Ramon J. Boekesteijn, Tom J.W. Buurke, Lotte van de Venis, Jorik Nonnekes et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113520Sensitivity of musculoskeletal model-predicted loads to spinal alignment individualization in adult spinal deformity
A. Caimi, F. Rieger, K. Cybulski, F. Galbusera et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113459Estimating scapular kinematics from individualized regression models: Effects of humeral input parameters
Denise Balogh, Angelica E. Lang
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113571Angular knee jerk and fluctuation analysis for individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and knee osteoarthritis
Nicholas L. Hunt, Tyler N. Brown
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113580Modeling tendon viscoelastic properties using a system identification approach
Miles Valencia, Hanna Chow, Katelyn Manross, Richard J. Casler et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113578Cycle-dependent mechanical behavior of individual muscles in soft-bodied organisms revealed by scanning probe microscopy
Yao Sun, Yichen Xing, Yinhui He, Jianyou Zhou et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113556Invariant multi-joint control strategies are observed during vertical and lateral drop jumps in female athletes despite differences in absolute limb- and joint-level mechanical demands
Hua-Bin Lin, Jordan Cannon
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113558Mechanical functional zoning of the proximal femoral trabecular bone revealed by two-dimensional topology optimization without a predefined structure
Xinlong Ma, Jing Dai, Zhengrui Fan, Aixian Tian et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113569Société de Biomécanique senior investigator award 2024—Hemodynamic performance of a bicuspid venous valve: A computational study
Barthelemy Thibaud, Simon Mendez, Franck Nicoud
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113551Fracture location-type synergy impacts stability in surgical stabilization of rib fractures
Yujie Xie, Xiang Zhang, Dongmei Lai, Hao Hu et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113537Effects of mechanical loading on cranial suture mesenchymal stem cell proliferation
Miranda Steacy, Ce Liang, Damith Suresh Chathuranga, Marius Didziokas et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113555Arm and shoulder muscle segmentation in axial MRI with UNet deep learning model
Samuel Gillespie, Haley Geithner, Pouyan Firouzabadi, Maximilian Carvajal et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113557A framework for robust spatiotemporal analysis of dynamic plantar pressure measurement over the stance phase of gait
Tyce C. Marquez, Owen Kautman, Joshua E. Johnson, Bopha Chrea et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113583More isn’t always better: Higher exoskeleton torque does not consistently improve balance performance
Joon Han Kim, Rish Rastogi, Giovanni Martino, Owen N. Beck et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113574Isokinetic assessment of trunk flexor and extensor performance in asymptomatic adult women (20–55 years): reference values and effects of age and angular velocity
Lais F. Dela Bela, Pedro A.C. Silva, Mônica P. Grigonis, Nicole N. Surmani et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113575Valgus bracing reduces cartilage mechanical responses in knees with varus malalignment and medial osteoarthritis: A neuromusculoskeletal–finite element analysis
Joose P.J. Peitola, Amir Esrafilian, Atte S.A. Eskelinen, Scott C. Starkey et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113463Walking with treadmill lateral oscillation facilitates paretic limb loading in individuals post-stroke
Jason Tsai, Keng-Hung Shen, Mark W Rogers, Hao-Yuan Hsiao et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2026.113570Reviews
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