@conference {1402,
	title = {A Model-Based Approach for Jump Analyses Regarding Strength and Balance},
	booktitle = {Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies},
	year = {2018},
	month = {2018},
	pages = {354 - 375},
	publisher = {Springer International Publishing},
	organization = {Springer International Publishing},
	address = {Cham},
	abstract = {To identify the functional decline as related to aging, geriatric assessments are an established instrument. Within such assessments, the functional ability is evaluated and consists of the three major components: strength, mobility, and balance. Counter movement jumps (CMJ) are well-suited to test these three essential elements of functional ability within a single assessment item. Since common balance measures have been shown to be significantly prone to algorithmic and technical variations, a robust alternative method is required. Thus, we introduce a model-based approach for balance and strength analyses, where the human lower extremities are modeled as an oscillating system during the phase of landing and recovery after a vertical jump. In the System and Control Technology, a transfer function of an oscillating system is described by a second-order delay element (PT2-element), which is characterized by the parameters natural frequency and damping. We analyze the jumps of 30 participants (70-87 years) regarding their jump phases and the mentioned parameters. A linear correlation between jump power and jump height, which are sensitive indicators of the muscle performance and the strength could be confirmed. While a correlation between jump power and spring constant could be observed, a significant relationship between the balance ability and natural frequency could not be identified.},
	keywords = {accepted, full paper, UNIAMT},
	isbn = {978-3-319-94806-5},
	doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-94806-5_19},
	author = {Hellmers, Sandra and Fudickar, Sebastian and Dasenbrock, Lena and Heinks, Andrea and Bauer, J{\"u}rgen M and Hein, Andreas},
	editor = {Nathalia, Peixoto and Silveira, Margarida and H., Ali Hesham and Carlos, Maciel and van den Broek Egon L}
}
