The University of Queensland

Deloading tape reduces muscle stress at rest and during contraction

Hug, Francois, Ouellette, Adam, Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Deloading tape reduces muscle stress at rest and during contraction. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46 (12), 2317-2325. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000363

Between-muscle differences in the adaptation to experimental pain

Hug, François, Hodges, Paul W., Van Den Hoorn, Wolbert and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Between-muscle differences in the adaptation to experimental pain. Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (10), 1132-1140. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00561.2014

New insights on contraction efficiency in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois, Guevel, Arnaud, Pereon, Yann, Magot, Armelle, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2014). New insights on contraction efficiency in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (6), 658-662. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00544.2014

Task dependency of motor adaptations to an acute noxious stimulation

Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Task dependency of motor adaptations to an acute noxious stimulation. Journal of Neurophysiology, 111 (11), 2298-2306. doi: 10.1152/jn.00911.2013

Effect of vastus lateralis fatigue on load sharing between quadriceps femoris muscles during isometric knee extensions

Bouillard, Killian, Jubeau, Marc, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2014). Effect of vastus lateralis fatigue on load sharing between quadriceps femoris muscles during isometric knee extensions. Journal of Neurophysiology, 111 (4), 768-776. doi: 10.1152/jn.00595.2013

Surface electromyography to study muscle coordination

Hug, François and Tucker, Kylie (2018). Surface electromyography to study muscle coordination. Handbook of Human Motion. (pp. 451-470) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-14418-4_184

Surface electromyography to study muscle coordination

Hug, Francois and Tucker, Kylie (2016). Surface electromyography to study muscle coordination. Handbook of human motion. (pp. 1-21) edited by Bertram Müller, Sebastian I. Wolf,, Gert-Peter Brueggemann, Zhigang Deng, Andrew McIntosh, Andrew McIntosh, Freeman Miller and William Scott Selbie. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-30808-1_184-1

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: Checklist for reporting and critically appraising studies using EMG (CEDE-Check)

Besomi, Manuela, Devecchi, Valter, Falla, Deborah, McGill, Kevin, Kiernan, Matthew C., Merletti, Roberto, van Dieën, Jaap H., Tucker, Kylie, Clancy, Edward A., Søgaard, Karen, Hug, François, Carson, Richard G., Perreault, Eric, Gandevia, Simon, Besier, Thor, Rothwell, John C., Enoka, Roger M., Holobar, Aleš, Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Wrigley, Tim, Lowery, Madeleine, Farina, Dario and Hodges, Paul W. (2024). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: Checklist for reporting and critically appraising studies using EMG (CEDE-Check). Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 76 102874, 102874. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2024.102874

Horizontal foot orientation affects the distribution of neural drive between gastrocnemii during plantarflexion, without changing neural excitability

Crouzier, Marion, Avrillon, Simon, Hug, François and Cattagni, Thomas (2024). Horizontal foot orientation affects the distribution of neural drive between gastrocnemii during plantarflexion, without changing neural excitability. Journal of Applied Physiology. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00536.2023

Toward a generalizable deep CNN for neural drive estimation across muscles and participants

Wen, Yue, Kim, Sangjoon J., Avrillon, Simon, Levine, Jackson T., Hug, Francois and Pons, Jose L. (2023). Toward a generalizable deep CNN for neural drive estimation across muscles and participants. Journal of Neural Engineering, 20 (1) 016006. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/acae0b

Estimates of persistent inward currents in lower limb muscles are not different between inactive, resistance-trained and endurance-trained young males

Goreau, Valentin, Hug, François, Jannou, Anthony, Dernoncourt, François, Crouzier, Marion and Cattagni, Thomas (2023). Estimates of persistent inward currents in lower limb muscles are not different between inactive, resistance-trained and endurance-trained young males. Journal of Neurophysiology, 131 (2), 166-175. doi: 10.1152/jn.00278.2023

Consistency of muscle activation signatures across different walking speeds

Sarcher, Aurélie, Carcreff, Lena, Moissenet, Florent, Hug, François and Deschamps, Thibault (2023). Consistency of muscle activation signatures across different walking speeds. Gait & Posture, 107, 155-161. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.09.001

Two motor neuron synergies, invariant across ankle joint angles, activate the triceps surae during plantarflexion

Levine, Jackson, Avrillon, Simon, Farina, Dario, Hug, François and Pons, José L. (2023). Two motor neuron synergies, invariant across ankle joint angles, activate the triceps surae during plantarflexion. The Journal of Physiology, 601 (19), 4337-4354. doi: 10.1113/jp284503

A comparison of neural control of the biarticular gastrocnemius muscles between knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion

Hamard, Raphaël, Aeles, Jeroen, Avrillon, Simon, Dick, Taylor J.M. and Hug, François (2023). A comparison of neural control of the biarticular gastrocnemius muscles between knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion. Journal of Applied Physiology, 135 (2), 394-404. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00075.2023

Neuromechanical properties of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in adolescents with patellofemoral pain

Crouzier, Marion, Hug, François, Sheehan, Frances T., Collins, Natalie J., Crossley, Kay and Tucker, Kylie (2023). Neuromechanical properties of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 11 (6), 23259671231155894. doi: 10.1177/23259671231155894

Advances in imaging for assessing the design and mechanics of skeletal muscle in vivo

Dick, Taylor J.M. and Hug, François (2023). Advances in imaging for assessing the design and mechanics of skeletal muscle in vivo. Journal of Biomechanics, 155 111640, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111640

Influence of internal muscle properties on muscle shape change and gearing in the human gastrocnemii

Kelp, Nicole Y., Clemente, Christofer J., Tucker, Kylie, Hug, François, Pinel, Sabrina and Dick, Taylor J.M. (2023). Influence of internal muscle properties on muscle shape change and gearing in the human gastrocnemii. Journal of Applied Physiology, 134 (6), 1520-1529. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00080.2023

Adaptability of the load sharing between the longissimus and components of the multifidus muscle during isometric trunk extension in healthy individuals

Tier, Louise, Salomoni, Sauro E., Hug, François, Besomi, Manuela and Hodges, Paul W. (2023). Adaptability of the load sharing between the longissimus and components of the multifidus muscle during isometric trunk extension in healthy individuals. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 123 (9), 1879-1893. doi: 10.1007/s00421-023-05193-5

The forces generated by agonist muscles during isometric contractions arise from motor unit synergies

Del Vecchio, Alessandro, Marconi Germer, Carina, Kinfe, Thomas Mehari, Nuccio, Stefano, Hug, François, Eskofier, Bjoern, Farina, Dario and Enoka, Roger Maro (2023). The forces generated by agonist muscles during isometric contractions arise from motor unit synergies. The Journal of Neuroscience, 43 (16), 1-14. doi: 10.1523/jneurosci.1265-22.2023

Common synaptic input between motor units from the lateral and medial posterior soleus compartments does not differ from that within each compartment

Aeles, Jeroen, Sarcher, Aurélie and Hug, François (2023). Common synaptic input between motor units from the lateral and medial posterior soleus compartments does not differ from that within each compartment. Journal of Applied Physiology, 134 (1), 105-115. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00587.2022

Common synaptic input, synergies, and size principle: Control of spinal motor neurons for movement generation

Hug, François, Avrillon, Simon, Ibáñez, Jaime and Farina, Dario (2023). Common synaptic input, synergies, and size principle: Control of spinal motor neurons for movement generation. The Journal of Physiology, 601 (1), 11-20. doi: 10.1113/jp283698

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: Single motor unit matrix

Martinez-Valdes, Eduardo, Enoka, Roger M., Holobar, Aleš, McGill, Kevin, Farina, Dario, Besomi, Manuela, Hug, François, Falla, Deborah, Carson, Richard G., Clancy, Edward A., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, van Dieën, Jaap H., Tucker, Kylie, Gandevia, Simon, Lowery, Madeleine, Søgaard, Karen, Besier, Thor, Merletti, Roberto, Kiernan, Matthew C., Rothwell, John C., Perreault, Eric and Hodges, Paul W. (2022). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: Single motor unit matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 68 102726, 102726. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102726

Handedness is associated with less common input to spinal motor neurons innervating different hand muscles

Maillet, Jean, Avrillon, Simon, Nordez, Antoine, Rossi, Jeremy and Hug, François (2022). Handedness is associated with less common input to spinal motor neurons innervating different hand muscles. Journal of Neurophysiology, 128 (4), 778-789. doi: 10.1152/jn.00237.2022

Correlation networks of spinal motor neurons that innervate lower limb muscles during a multi‐joint isometric task

Hug, François, Avrillon, Simon, Sarcher, Aurélie, Del Vecchio, Alessandro and Farina, Dario (2022). Correlation networks of spinal motor neurons that innervate lower limb muscles during a multi‐joint isometric task. The Journal of Physiology, 601 (15), 3201-3219. doi: 10.1113/jp283040

Influence of experience on kinematics of upper limbs during sewing gesture

Maillet, Jean, Rossi, Jeremy, Hug, François, Proquez, Jean-Jacques and Nordez, Antoine (2022). Influence of experience on kinematics of upper limbs during sewing gesture. Applied Ergonomics, 102 103737, 103737. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103737

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: High-density surface electromyography matrix

Gallina, Alessio, Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Farina, Dario, Merletti, Roberto, Besomi, Manuela, Holobar, Aleš, Enoka, Roger M., Hug, François, Falla, Deborah, Søgaard, Karen, McGill, Kevin, Clancy, Edward A., Carson, Richard G., van Dieën, Jaap H., Gandevia, Simon, Lowery, Madeleine, Besier, Thor, Kiernan, Matthew C., Rothwell, John C., Tucker, Kylie and Hodges, Paul W. (2022). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: High-density surface electromyography matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 64 102656, 102656. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102656

Hamstring muscle activation strategies during eccentric contractions are related to the distribution of muscle damage

Goreau, Valentin, Pigne, Robin, Bernier, Nathan, Nordez, Antoine, Hug, François and Lacourpaille, Lilian (2022). Hamstring muscle activation strategies during eccentric contractions are related to the distribution of muscle damage. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 32 (9), 1335-1345. doi: 10.1111/sms.14191

Spatial variation in mechanical properties along the sciatic and tibial nerves: an ultrasound shear wave elastography study

Andrade, Ricardo J., Freitas, Sandro R., Hug, François, Coppieters, Michel W., Sierra-Silvestre, Eva and Nordez, Antoine (2022). Spatial variation in mechanical properties along the sciatic and tibial nerves: an ultrasound shear wave elastography study. Journal of Biomechanics, 136 111075, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111075

Inclusion of image-based in vivo experimental data into the Hill-type muscle model affects the estimation of individual force-sharing strategies during walking

Hamard, Raphaël, Hug, François, Kelp, Nicole Y., Feigean, Romain, Aeles, Jeroen and Dick, Taylor J.M. (2022). Inclusion of image-based in vivo experimental data into the Hill-type muscle model affects the estimation of individual force-sharing strategies during walking. Journal of Biomechanics, 135 111033, 111033. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111033

Less common synaptic input between muscles from the same group allows for more flexible coordination strategies during a fatiguing task

Rossato, Julien, Tucker, Kylie, Avrillon, Simon, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Holobar, Aleš and Hug, François (2022). Less common synaptic input between muscles from the same group allows for more flexible coordination strategies during a fatiguing task. Journal of Neurophysiology, 127 (2), 421-433. doi: 10.1152/jn.00453.2021

Strength capacity of lower-limb muscles in world-class cyclists: new insights into the limits of sprint cycling performance

Sachet, Iris, Brochner Nygaard, Niels Peter, Guilhem, Gaël, Hug, François and Dorel, Sylvain (2022). Strength capacity of lower-limb muscles in world-class cyclists: new insights into the limits of sprint cycling performance. Sports Biomechanics, 22 (4), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2021.2024243

A deep CNN framework for neural drive estimation from HD-EMG across contraction intensities and joint angles

Wen, Yue, Kim, Sangjoon J., Avrillon, Simon, Levine, Jackson T., Hug, Francois and Pons, Jose L. (2022). A deep CNN framework for neural drive estimation from HD-EMG across contraction intensities and joint angles. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 30, 2950-2959. doi: 10.1109/tnsre.2022.3215246

Automatic quadriceps and patellae segmentation of MRI with cascaded U2-Net and SASSNet deep learning model

Cheng, Ruida, Crouzier, Marion, Hug, François, Tucker, Kylie, Juneau, Paul, McCreedy, Evan, Gandler, William, McAuliffe, Matthew J. and Sheehan, Frances T. (2022). Automatic quadriceps and patellae segmentation of MRI with cascaded U2-Net and SASSNet deep learning model. Medical Physics, 49 (1), 443-460. doi: 10.1002/mp.15335

Regional variation in lateral and medial gastrocnemius muscle fibre lengths obtained from diffusion tensor imaging

Aeles, Jeroen, Bolsterlee, Bart, Kelp, Nicole Y., Dick, Taylor J. M. and Hug, François (2022). Regional variation in lateral and medial gastrocnemius muscle fibre lengths obtained from diffusion tensor imaging. Journal of Anatomy, 240 (1) joa.13539, 131-144. doi: 10.1111/joa.13539

Muscle architecture and shape changes in the gastrocnemii of active younger and older adults

Kelp, Nicole Y., Gore, Anna, Clemente, Christofer J., Tucker, Kylie, Hug, François and Dick, Taylor J.M. (2021). Muscle architecture and shape changes in the gastrocnemii of active younger and older adults. Journal of Biomechanics, 129 110823, 110823. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110823

Age-related increase in muscle stiffness is muscle length dependent and associated with muscle force in senior females

Xu, Jingfei, Fu, Siu Ngor and Hug, François (2021). Age-related increase in muscle stiffness is muscle length dependent and associated with muscle force in senior females. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 829. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04519-8

Quantity versus quality: age-related differences in muscle volume, intramuscular fat, and mechanical properties in the triceps surae

Pinel, Sabrina, Kelp, Nicole Y., Bugeja, Jessica M., Bolsterlee, Bart, Hug, François and Dick, Taylor J.M. (2021). Quantity versus quality: age-related differences in muscle volume, intramuscular fat, and mechanical properties in the triceps surae. Experimental Gerontology, 156 111594, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111594

Surface EMG cross talk quantified at the motor unit population level for muscles of the hand, thigh, and calf

Germer, Carina M., Farina, Dario, Elias, Leonardo A., Nuccio, Stefano, Hug, François and Del Vecchio, Alessandro (2021). Surface EMG cross talk quantified at the motor unit population level for muscles of the hand, thigh, and calf. Journal of Applied Physiology, 131 (2), 808-820. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01041.2020

Exploration of shear wave elastography measures of the iliotibial band during different tasks in pain-free runners

Besomi, Manuela, Salomoni, Sauro E., Hug, François, Tier, Louise, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Exploration of shear wave elastography measures of the iliotibial band during different tasks in pain-free runners. Physical Therapy in Sport, 50, 121-129. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.04.006

Does different activation between the medial and the lateral gastrocnemius during walking translate into different fascicle behavior?

Hamard, Raphaël, Aeles, Jeroen, Kelp, Nicole Y., Feigean, Romain, Hug, François and Dick, Taylor J. M. (2021). Does different activation between the medial and the lateral gastrocnemius during walking translate into different fascicle behavior?. Journal of Experimental Biology, 224 (12) jeb242626, 1-9. doi: 10.1242/jeb.242626

Analysis of motor unit spike trains estimated from high-density surface electromyography is highly reliable across operators

Hug, François, Avrillon, Simon, Del Vecchio, Alessandro, Casolo, Andrea, Ibanez, Jaime, Nuccio, Stefano, Rossato, Julien, Holobar, Aleš and Farina, Dario (2021). Analysis of motor unit spike trains estimated from high-density surface electromyography is highly reliable across operators. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 58 102548, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102548

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: terminology matrix

McManus, Lara, Lowery, Madeleine, Merletti, Roberto, Søgaard, Karen, Besomi, Manuela, Clancy, Edward A., van Dieën, Jaap H., Hug, François, Wrigley, Tim, Besier, Thor, Carson, Richard G., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Enoka, Roger M., Falla, Deborah, Farina, Dario, Gandevia, Simon, Holobar, Aleš, Kiernan, Matthew C., McGill, Kevin, Perreault, Eric, Rothwell, John C, Tucker, Kylie and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: terminology matrix. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology, 59 102565, 102565. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102565

Non-uniform effects of nociceptive stimulation to motoneurones during experimental muscle pain

Hodges, Paul W., Butler, Jane, Tucker, Kylie, MacDonell, Christopher W., Poortvliet, Peter, Schabrun, Siobhan, Hug, François and Garland, S. Jayne (2021). Non-uniform effects of nociceptive stimulation to motoneurones during experimental muscle pain. Neuroscience, 463, 45-56. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2021.03.024

Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band

Besomi, Manuela, Nava, Guilherme Thomaz de Aquino, van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Hug, François, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band. Journal of Biomechanics, 120 110346, 110346. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110346

A convolutional neural network to identify motor units from high-density surface electromyography signals in real time

Wen, Yue, Avrillon, Simon, Hernandez-Pavon, Julio Cesar, Kim, Sangjoon Jonathan, Hug, Francois and Pons, Jose Luis (2021). A convolutional neural network to identify motor units from high-density surface electromyography signals in real time. Journal of Neural Engineering, 18 (5) 056003, 056003. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/abeead

Individual differences in the distribution of activation among the hamstring muscle heads during stiff-leg Deadlift and Nordic hamstring exercises

Boyer, Aurélie, Hug, François, Avrillon, Simon and Lacourpaille, Lilian (2021). Individual differences in the distribution of activation among the hamstring muscle heads during stiff-leg Deadlift and Nordic hamstring exercises. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (16), 1830-1837. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1899405

Muscles from the same muscle group do not necessarily share common drive: evidence from the human triceps surae

Hug, François, Del Vecchio, Alessandro, Avrillon, Simon, Farina, Dario and Tucker, Kylie (2021). Muscles from the same muscle group do not necessarily share common drive: evidence from the human triceps surae. Journal of Applied Physiology, 130 (2), 342-354. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00635.2020

Shear modulus of multifidus and longissimus muscles measured using shear wave elastography correlates with muscle activity, but depends on image quality

Tier, Louise, Salomoni, Sauro E., Hug, François, Besomi, Manuela and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Shear modulus of multifidus and longissimus muscles measured using shear wave elastography correlates with muscle activity, but depends on image quality. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 56 102505, 102505. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102505

Individual differences in the neural strategies to control the lateral and medial head of the quadriceps during a mechanically constrained task

Avrillon, Simon, Del Vecchio, Alessandro, Farina, Dario, Pons, José L., Vogel, Clément, Umehara, Jun and Hug, François (2021). Individual differences in the neural strategies to control the lateral and medial head of the quadriceps during a mechanically constrained task. Journal of Applied Physiology, 130 (1), 269-281. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00653.2020

Revealing the unique features of each individual's muscle activation signatures

Aeles, Jeroen, Horst, Fabian, Lapuschkin, Sebastian, Lacourpaille, Lilian and Hug, François (2021). Revealing the unique features of each individual's muscle activation signatures. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 18 (174) 20200770, 20200770. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2020.0770

Age-related differences in gastrocnemii muscles and Achilles tendon mechanical properties in vivo

Lindemann, India, Coombes, Brooke K., Tucker, Kylie, Hug, François and Dick, Taylor J.M. (2020). Age-related differences in gastrocnemii muscles and Achilles tendon mechanical properties in vivo. Journal of Biomechanics, 112 110067, 110067. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110067

Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics

Andrade, Ricardo J., Freitas, Sandro R., Hug, François, Le Sant, Guillaume, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Gross, Raphaël, Quillard, Jean-Baptiste, McNair, Peter J. and Nordez, Antoine (2020). Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics. Journal of Applied Physiology, 129 (5), 1011-1023. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00239.2019

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: amplitude normalization matrix

Besomi, Manuela, Hodges, Paul W., Clancy, Edward A., Van Dieën, Jaap, Hug, François, Lowery, Madeleine, Merletti, Roberto, Søgaard, Karen, Wrigley, Tim, Besier, Thor, Carson, Richard G., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Enoka, Roger M., Falla, Deborah, Farina, Dario, Gandevia, Simon, Holobar, Aleš, Kiernan, Matthew C., McGill, Kevin, Perreault, Eric, Rothwell, John C. and Tucker, Kylie (2020). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: amplitude normalization matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 53 102438, 102438. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102438

Systematic review of instrumented measures of skeletal muscle mechanical properties: evidence for the application of shear wave elastography with children

Goo, Miran, Johnston, Leanne M., Hug, Francois and Tucker, Kylie (2020). Systematic review of instrumented measures of skeletal muscle mechanical properties: evidence for the application of shear wave elastography with children. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 46 (8), 1831-1840. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2020.04.009

Force-sharing within the Triceps Surae: An Achilles Heel in Achilles Tendinopathy

Crouzier, Marion, Tucker, Kylie, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Doguet, Valentin, Fayet, Guillemette, Dauty, Marc and Hug, Francois (2020). Force-sharing within the Triceps Surae: An Achilles Heel in Achilles Tendinopathy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52 (5), 1076-1087. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002229

Bilateral differences in hamstring coordination in previously injured elite athletes

Avrillon, Simon, Hug, François and Guilhem, Gaël (2020). Bilateral differences in hamstring coordination in previously injured elite athletes. Journal of Applied Physiology, 128 (3), 688-697. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00411.2019

Translation and cultural adaptation of PROactive instruments for COPD in French and influence of weather and pollution on its difficulty score

Vaidya, Trija, Thomas-Ollivier, Véronique, Hug, François, Bernady, Alain, Blanc, Camille Le, Bisschop, Claire de and Chambellan, Arnaud (2020). Translation and cultural adaptation of PROactive instruments for COPD in French and influence of weather and pollution on its difficulty score. International Journal of COPD, 15, 471-478. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S214410

Hamstring muscle elasticity differs in specialized high-performance athletes

Avrillon, Simon, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, François, Le Sant, Guillaume, Frey, Alain, Nordez, Antoine and Guilhem, Gaël (2020). Hamstring muscle elasticity differs in specialized high-performance athletes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 30 (1) sms.13564, 83-91. doi: 10.1111/sms.13564

Reduced active muscle stiffness after intermittent submaximal isometric contractions

Morel, Baptiste, Hug, François, Nordez, Antoine, Pournot, Hervé, Besson, Thibault, Mathevon, Laure and Lapole, Thomas (2019). Reduced active muscle stiffness after intermittent submaximal isometric contractions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 51 (12), 2603-2609. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002080

Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: electrode selection matrix

Besomi, Manuela, Hodges, Paul W., Van Dieën, Jaap, Carson, Richard G., Clancy, Edward A., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Holobar, Aleš, Hug, François, Kiernan, Matthew C., Lowery, Madeleine, McGill, Kevin, Merletti, Roberto, Perreault, Eric, Søgaard, Karen, Tucker, Kylie, Besier, Thor, Enoka, Roger, Falla, Deborah, Farina, Dario, Gandevia, Simon, Rothwell, John C., Vicenzino, Bill and Wrigley, Tim (2019). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: electrode selection matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 48, 128-144. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.07.008

Individuals have unique muscle activation signatures as revealed during gait and pedaling

Hug, François, Vogel, Clément, Tucker, Kylie, Dorel, Sylvain, Deschamps, Thibault, Le Carpentier, Éric and Lacourpaille, Lilian (2019). Individuals have unique muscle activation signatures as revealed during gait and pedaling. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 127 (4), 1165-1174. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01101.2018

Quantifying cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography

Xie, Yanfei, Thomas, Lucy, Hug, François, Johnston, Venerina and Coombes, Brooke K. (2019). Quantifying cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 48, 94-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.06.009

Performance fatigability does not impact the inhibitory control

Thibault, Simon, Hug, Francois and Deschamps, Thibault (2019). Performance fatigability does not impact the inhibitory control. Neuroscience Research, 146, 48-53. doi: 10.1016/j.neures.2018.10.002

Relationships between cardiovascular disease risk factors and Achilles tendon structural and mechanical properties in people with Type 2 Diabetes

Coombes, B. K., Tucker, K., Hug, F., Scott, A., Geytenbeek, M., Cox, E. R., Gajanand, T. and Coombes, J. S. (2019). Relationships between cardiovascular disease risk factors and Achilles tendon structural and mechanical properties in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Mltj-Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 9 (3), 395-404. doi: 10.32098/mltj.03.2019.14

Relationship between pre-exercise muscle stiffness and muscle damage induced by eccentric exercise

Xu, Jingfei, Fu, Siu Ngor, Zhou, Dong, Huang, Chen and Hug, François (2019). Relationship between pre-exercise muscle stiffness and muscle damage induced by eccentric exercise. European Journal of Sport Science, 19 (4), 508-516. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1535625

Do individual differences in the distribution of activation between synergist muscles reflect individual strategies?

Crouzier, Marion, Hug, François, Dorel, Sylvain, Deschamps, Thibault, Tucker, Kylie and Lacourpaille, Lilian (2019). Do individual differences in the distribution of activation between synergist muscles reflect individual strategies?. Experimental Brain Research, 237 (3), 625-635. doi: 10.1007/s00221-018-5445-6

Reorganization of muscle synergies in 2 individuals with C5 and C6 tetraplegia after biceps-triceps and posterior deltoid-triceps tendon

Sarcher, Aurelie, Perrouin-Verbe, Brigitte, Touchais, Sophie, Gadbled, Guillaume, Gahier, Matthieu, Brochard, Sylvain, Hug, Francois and Gross, Raphael (2019). Reorganization of muscle synergies in 2 individuals with C5 and C6 tetraplegia after biceps-triceps and posterior deltoid-triceps tendon. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 62 (2), 128-131. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.09.008

Effect of toe dorsiflexion on the regional distribution of plantar fascia shear wave velocity

Chino, Kentaro, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Sasahara, Jun, Suzuki, Yasuhiro and Hug, Francois (2019). Effect of toe dorsiflexion on the regional distribution of plantar fascia shear wave velocity. Clinical Biomechanics, 61, 11-15. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.11.003

Effects of stroke injury on the shear modulus of the lower leg muscle during passive dorsiflexion

Le Sant, Guillaume, Nordez, Antoine, Hug, François, Andrade, Ricardo, Lecharte, Thomas, McNair, Peter J. and Gross, Raphaël (2019). Effects of stroke injury on the shear modulus of the lower leg muscle during passive dorsiflexion. Journal of Applied Physiology, 126 (1), 11-22. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00968.2017

Influence of low muscle activation levels on the ankle torque and muscle shear modulus during plantar flexor stretching

Le Sant, Guillaume, Gross, Raphaël, Hug, François and Nordez, Antoine (2019). Influence of low muscle activation levels on the ankle torque and muscle shear modulus during plantar flexor stretching. Journal of Biomechanics, 93, 111-117. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.06.018

Between-muscle differences in coactivation assessed using elastography

Avrillon, Simon, Hug, François and Guilhem, Gaël (2018). Between-muscle differences in coactivation assessed using elastography. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 43, 88-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2018.09.007

Human movement: from motor unit to muscular strength

Hug, Francois (2018). Human movement: from motor unit to muscular strength. M S-Medecine Sciences, 34, 6-8. doi: 10.1051/medsci/201834s202

Neuromechanical coupling within the human triceps surae and its consequence on individual force-sharing strategies

Crouzier, Marion, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Nordez, Antoine, Tucker, Kylie and Hug, Francois (2018). Neuromechanical coupling within the human triceps surae and its consequence on individual force-sharing strategies. Journal of Experimental Biology, 221 (21) jeb187260, jeb187260. doi: 10.1242/jeb.187260

Patterns of upper limb muscle activation in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: variability and detection of deviations

Sarcher, Aurelie, Brochard, Sylvain, Hug, Francois, Letellier, Guy, Raison, Maxime, Perrouin-Verbe, Brigitte, Sangeux, Morgan and Gross, Raphael (2018). Patterns of upper limb muscle activation in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: variability and detection of deviations. Clinical Biomechanics, 59, 85-93. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.005

Lower limb muscle activity during table tennis strokes

Le Mansec, Yann, Dorel, Sylvain, Hug, François and Jubeau, Marc (2018). Lower limb muscle activity during table tennis strokes. Sports Biomechanics, 17 (4), 442-452. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2017.1354064

Coordination of hamstrings is individual specific and is related to motor performance

Avrillon, Simon, Guilhem, Gaël, Barthelemy, Aude and Hug, François (2018). Coordination of hamstrings is individual specific and is related to motor performance. Journal of Applied Physiology, 125 (4), 1069-1079. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00133.2018

Functional behaviour of spinal muscles after training with an exercise device developed to recruit and train postural muscles

Weber, Tobias, Salomoni, Sauro E., Debuse, Dorothée, Hug, François, Caplan, Nick, De Martino, Enrico, Scott, Jonathan, Hides, Julie and Hodges, Paul (2018). Functional behaviour of spinal muscles after training with an exercise device developed to recruit and train postural muscles. Gait & Posture, 66, 189-193. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.08.033

The potential role of sciatic nerve stiffness in the limitation of maximal ankle range of motion

Andrade, Ricardo J., Freitas, Sandro R., Hug, François, Le Sant, Guillaume, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Gross, Raphäel, McNair, Peter and Nordez, Antoine (2018). The potential role of sciatic nerve stiffness in the limitation of maximal ankle range of motion. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 14532, 14532. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-32873-6

Shear-wave velocity of the patellar tendon and quadriceps muscle is increased immediately after maximal eccentric exercise

Heales, Luke J., Badya, Rohitha, Ziegenfuss, Brandon, Hug, François, Coombes, Jeff S., van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Tucker, Kylie and Coombes, Brooke K. (2018). Shear-wave velocity of the patellar tendon and quadriceps muscle is increased immediately after maximal eccentric exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118 (8), 1715-1724. doi: 10.1007/s00421-018-3903-2

Do insertional and mid-portion achilles tendinopathy display different material properties?

Coombes, B. K., Tucker, K., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Mellor, R., Heales, L., Nordez, A. and Hug, F. (2018). Do insertional and mid-portion achilles tendinopathy display different material properties?. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (10), 2247-2248. doi: 10.1111/sms.13265

Changes in motor coordination induced by local fatigue during a sprint cycling task

Brøchner Nielsen, Niels-Peter, Hug, François, Guével, Arnaud, Colloud, Floren, Lardy, Julien and Dorel, Sylvain (2018). Changes in motor coordination induced by local fatigue during a sprint cycling task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (7), 1394-1404. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001572

Response to considerations on "Achilles and patellar tendinopathy display opposite changes in elastic properties."

Coombes, Brooke Kaye, Tucker, Kylie, Vicenzino, Bill, Vuvan, Viana, Mellor, Rebecca, Heales, Luke, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, François (2018). Response to considerations on "Achilles and patellar tendinopathy display opposite changes in elastic properties.". Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (4), 1471-1472. doi: 10.1111/sms.13025

Achilles and patellar tendinopathy display opposite changes in elastic properties: a shear wave elastography study

Coombes, B. K., Tucker, K., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Mellor, R., Heales, L., Nordez, A. and Hug, F. (2018). Achilles and patellar tendinopathy display opposite changes in elastic properties: a shear wave elastography study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (3), 1201-1208. doi: 10.1111/sms.12986

Hip abductor muscle activity during walking in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy

Allison, K., Salomoni, S. E., Bennell, K. L., Wrigley, T. V., Hug, F., Vicenzino, B., Grimaldi, A. and Hodges, P. W. (2018). Hip abductor muscle activity during walking in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (2), 686-695. doi: 10.1111/sms.12942

Passive stiffness of monoarticular lower leg muscles is influenced by knee joint angle

Ateş, Filiz, Andrade, Ricardo J., Freitas, Sandro R., Hug, François, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Gross, Raphael, Yucesoy, Can A. and Nordez, Antoine (2018). Passive stiffness of monoarticular lower leg muscles is influenced by knee joint angle. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118 (3), 585-593. doi: 10.1007/s00421-018-3798-y

Female striated urogenital sphincter contraction measured by shear wave elastography during pelvic floor muscle activation: proof of concept and validation

Aljuraifani, Rafeef, Stafford, Ryan E., Hug, Francois and Hodges, Paul W. (2018). Female striated urogenital sphincter contraction measured by shear wave elastography during pelvic floor muscle activation: proof of concept and validation. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 37 (1), 206-212. doi: 10.1002/nau.23275

Heterogeneity of passive elastic properties within the quadriceps femoris muscle-tendon unit

Coombes, Brooke K, Ziegenfuss, Brandon, David, Michael, Badya, Rohitha , van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Hug, François and Tucker, Kylie (2017). Heterogeneity of passive elastic properties within the quadriceps femoris muscle-tendon unit. European journal of applied physiology, 118 (1), 213-221. doi: 10.1007/s00421-017-3763-1

The nervous system does not compensate for an acute change in the balance of passive force between synergist muscles

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2017). The nervous system does not compensate for an acute change in the balance of passive force between synergist muscles. Journal of Experimental Biology, 220 (19), 3455-3463. doi: 10.1242/jeb.163303

Early detection of exercise-induced muscle damage using elastography

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Nordez, Antoine, Hug, Francois, Doguet, Valentin, Andrade, Ricardo and Guilhem, Gael (2017). Early detection of exercise-induced muscle damage using elastography. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (10), 2047-2056. doi: 10.1007/s00421-017-3695-9

Muscle coordination and the development of musculoskeletal disorders

Hug, Francois and Tucker, Kylie (2017). Muscle coordination and the development of musculoskeletal disorders. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 45 (4), 201-208. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000122

Cryotherapy induces an increase in muscle stiffness

Point, M., Guilhem, G., Hug, F., Nordez, A., Frey, A. and Lacourpaille, L. (2017). Cryotherapy induces an increase in muscle stiffness. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (1), 260-266. doi: 10.1111/sms.12872

Application of shear-wave elastography to estimate the stiffness of the male striated urethral sphincter during voluntary contractions

Stafford, Ryan E., Aljuraifani, Rafeef, Hug, Francois and Hodges, Paul W. (2017). Application of shear-wave elastography to estimate the stiffness of the male striated urethral sphincter during voluntary contractions. BJU International, 119 (4), 619-625. doi: 10.1111/bju.13688

Non-muscular structures can limit the maximal joint range of motion during stretching

Nordez, Antoine, Gross, Raphael, Andrade, Ricardo, Le Sant, Guillaume, Freitas, Sandro, Ellis, Richard, McNair, Peter J. and Hug, Francois (2017). Non-muscular structures can limit the maximal joint range of motion during stretching. Sports Medicine, 47 (10), 1925-1929. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0703-5

Effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on muscle stiffness and response to electrically-induced muscle contraction: a 12-month follow-up

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Gross, Raphaël, Hug, François, Guével, Arnaud, Péréon, Yann, Magot, Armelle, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2017). Effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on muscle stiffness and response to electrically-induced muscle contraction: a 12-month follow-up. Neuromuscular Disorders, 27 (3), 214-220. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.01.001

Influence of isoinertial-pneumatic mixed resistances on force-velocity relationship

Avrillon, Simon, Jidovtseff, Boris, Hug, François and Guilhem, Gaël (2017). Influence of isoinertial-pneumatic mixed resistances on force-velocity relationship. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 (3), 385-392. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0226

Stiffness mapping of lower leg muscles during passive dorsiflexion

Le Sant, Guillaume, Nordez, Antoine, Andrade, Ricardo, Hug, Francois, Freitas, Sandro and Gross, Raphael (2017). Stiffness mapping of lower leg muscles during passive dorsiflexion. Journal of Anatomy, 230 (5), 639-650. doi: 10.1111/joa.12589

Are muscle weakness and falls status really correlated in physically active women?

Cattagni, Thomas, Hug, François, Cornu, Christophe and Deschamps, Thibault (2017). Are muscle weakness and falls status really correlated in physically active women?. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 25 (3), 223-224. doi: 10.3233/IES-171130

Motor adaptations to unilateral quadriceps fatigue during a bilateral pedaling task

Brøchner Nielsen, N. P., Hug, F., Guével, A., Fohanno, V., Lardy, J. and Dorel, S. (2016). Motor adaptations to unilateral quadriceps fatigue during a bilateral pedaling task. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27 (12), 1724-1738. doi: 10.1111/sms.12811

Shear wave elastography reveals different degrees of passive and active stiffness of the neck extensor muscles

Dieterich, Angela V., Andrade, Ricardo J., Le Sant, Guillaume, Falla, Deborah, Petzke, Frank, Hug, François and Nordez, Antoine (2016). Shear wave elastography reveals different degrees of passive and active stiffness of the neck extensor muscles. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00421-016-3509-5

Motor adaptations to local muscle pain during a bilateral cyclic task

Brochner Nielsen, Niels‑Peter, Tucker, Kylie, Dorel, Sylvain, Guevel, Arnaud and Hug, François (2016). Motor adaptations to local muscle pain during a bilateral cyclic task. Experimental Brain Research, 235 (2), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00221-016-4826-y

The effects of acute experimental hip muscle pain on dynamic single-limb balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults

Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Chen, Sarah H., Reid, Christine, Sorensen, Nicole A. and Tucker, Kylie (2016). The effects of acute experimental hip muscle pain on dynamic single-limb balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults. Gait and Posture, 50, 201-206. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.09.007

Altered force-generating capacity is well-perceived regardless of the pain presence

Deschamps, Thibault, Magnard, Justine, Jubeau, Marc, Hug, Francois and Tucker, Kylie (2016). Altered force-generating capacity is well-perceived regardless of the pain presence. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 42 (9), 1363-1371. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000232

Reduced maximal force during acute anterior knee pain is associated with deficits in voluntary muscle activation

Salomoni, Sauro, Tucker, Kylie, Hug, François, McPhee, Megan and Hodges, Paul (2016). Reduced maximal force during acute anterior knee pain is associated with deficits in voluntary muscle activation. PLoS ONE, 11 (8) e0161487, e0161487. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161487

Stiffness of individual quadriceps muscle assessed using ultrasound shear wave elastography during passive stretching

Xu, Jingfei, Hug, François and Fu, Siu Ngor (2016). Stiffness of individual quadriceps muscle assessed using ultrasound shear wave elastography during passive stretching. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 7 (2), 245-249. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2016.07.001

Effect of damaging exercise on electromechanical delay

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Nordez, Antoine, Doguet, Valentin, Hug, François and Guilhem, Gaël (2016). Effect of damaging exercise on electromechanical delay. Muscle and Nerve, 54 (1), 136-141. doi: 10.1002/mus.25024

Is synergistic organisation of muscle coordination altered in people with lateral epicondylalgia? A case-control study

Heales, Luke James, Hug, François, MacDonald, David Alan, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2016). Is synergistic organisation of muscle coordination altered in people with lateral epicondylalgia? A case-control study. Clinical Biomechanics, 35, 124-131. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.04.017

Increased upper trapezius muscle stiffness in overhead athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy

Leong, Hio Teng, Hug, Francois and Fu, Siu Ngor (2016). Increased upper trapezius muscle stiffness in overhead athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. PLoS One, 11 (5) e0155187, 1-13. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155187

Motor adaptations to pain during a bilateral plantarflexion task: Does the cost of using the non-painful limb matter?

Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W., Carroll, Timothy J., De Martino, Enrico, Magnard, Justine and Tucker, Kylie (2016). Motor adaptations to pain during a bilateral plantarflexion task: Does the cost of using the non-painful limb matter?. Plos One, 11 (4) e0154524, e0154524. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154524

Reliability of abdominal muscle stiffness measured using elastography during trunk rehabilitation exercises

MacDonald, David, Wan, Alan, McPhee, Megan, Tucker, Kylie and Hug, François (2016). Reliability of abdominal muscle stiffness measured using elastography during trunk rehabilitation exercises. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 42 (4), 1018-1025. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2015.12.002

In vivo quantification of the shear modulus of the human Achilles tendon during passive loading using shear wave dispersion analysis

Helfenstein-Didier, C., Andrade, R. J., Brum, J., Hug, F., Tanter, M., Nordez, A. and Gennisson, J.-L. (2016). In vivo quantification of the shear modulus of the human Achilles tendon during passive loading using shear wave dispersion analysis. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 61 (6) 2485, 2485-2496. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/61/6/2485

Non-invasive assessment of sciatic nerve stiffness during human ankle motion using ultrasound shear wave elastography

Andrade, Ricardo J., Nordez, Antione, Hug, Francois, Ates, Filiz, Coppieters, Michael W., Pezarat-Correia, Pedro and Freitas, Sandro R. (2016). Non-invasive assessment of sciatic nerve stiffness during human ankle motion using ultrasound shear wave elastography. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (3), 326-331. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.12.017

Muscle coordination during breaststroke swimming: comparison between elite swimmers and beginners

Vaz, João R., Olstad, Bjørn Harald, Cabri, Jan, Kjendlie, Per-Ludvik, Pezarat-Correia, Pedro and Hug, François (2016). Muscle coordination during breaststroke swimming: comparison between elite swimmers and beginners. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34 (20), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1143109

Quantification of muscle co-contraction using supersonic shear wave imaging

Raiteri, Brent J., Hug, François, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Quantification of muscle co-contraction using supersonic shear wave imaging. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (3), 493-495. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.12.039

Effects of noxious stimulation to the back or calf muscles on gait stability

van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W., Bruijn, Sjoerd M. and van Dieen, Jaap H. (2015). Effects of noxious stimulation to the back or calf muscles on gait stability. Journal of Biomechanics, 48 (15), 4109-4115. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.10.013

Nature of the coupling between neural drive and force-generating capacity in the human quadriceps muscle

Hug, François, Goupille, Clément, Baum, Daniel, Raiteri, Brent J., Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2015). Nature of the coupling between neural drive and force-generating capacity in the human quadriceps muscle. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 282 (1819) 20151908, 20151908.1-20151908.10. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2015.1908

Motor adaptations to pain: goals and consequences

Hug, François and Le Sant, Guillaume (2015). Motor adaptations to pain: goals and consequences. Kinesitherapie, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.kine.2015.10.006

A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults

Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Brown, Brooke C. M., Green, Leon P., Hughes, Jacob R., King, Jarrad, Orgar, Emma J., Surman, Kate and Vicenzino, Bill (2015). A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8 (1) 47, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s13047-015-0107-4

Muscle shear elastic modulus is linearly related to muscle torque over the entire range of isometric contraction intensity

Ates, Filiz, Hug, Francois, Bouillard, Killian, Jubeau, Marc, Frappart, Thomas, Couade, Mathieu, Bercoff, Jeremy and Nordez, Antoine (2015). Muscle shear elastic modulus is linearly related to muscle torque over the entire range of isometric contraction intensity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 25 (4), 703-708. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2015.02.005

Elastography for Muscle Biomechanics: Toward the Estimation of Individual Muscle Force

Hug, Francois, Tucker, Kylie, Gennisson, Jean-Luc, Tanter, Mickael and Nordez, Antoine (2015). Elastography for Muscle Biomechanics: Toward the Estimation of Individual Muscle Force. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 43 (3), 125-133. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000049

Factors that influence muscle shear modulus during passive stretch

Koo, Terry K. and Hug, Francois (2015). Factors that influence muscle shear modulus during passive stretch. Journal of Biomechanics, 48 (12) 7259, 3539-3542. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.05.038

Acute experimental hip muscle pain alters single-leg squat balance in healthy young adults

Hatton, Anna L., Crossley, Kay M., Hug, Francois, Bouma, James, Ha, Bonnie, Spaulding, Kara L. and Tucker, Kylie (2015). Acute experimental hip muscle pain alters single-leg squat balance in healthy young adults. Gait and Posture, 41 (4), 871-876. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.02.013

Muscle force cannot be directly inferred from muscle activation: illustrated by the proposed imbalance of force between the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in people with patellofemoral pain

Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2015). Muscle force cannot be directly inferred from muscle activation: illustrated by the proposed imbalance of force between the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in people with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 45 (5), 360-365. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5905

Non-invasive assessment of muscle stiffness in patients with duchenne muscular dystrophy

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois, Guevel, Arnaud, Pereon, Yann, Magot, Armelle, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2015). Non-invasive assessment of muscle stiffness in patients with duchenne muscular dystrophy. Muscle and Nerve, 51 (2), 284-286. doi: 10.1002/mus.24445

Effect of acute noxious stimulation to the leg or back on muscle synergies during walking

van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Hodges, Paul W., van Dieen, Jaap H. and Hug, Francois (2015). Effect of acute noxious stimulation to the leg or back on muscle synergies during walking. Journal of Neurophysiology, 113 (1), 244-254. doi: 10.1152/jn.00557.2014

Massage induces an immediate, albeit short-term, reduction in muscle stiffness

Crommert, M. Eriksson, Lacourpaille, L., Heales, L. J., Tucker, K. and Hug, F. (2014). Massage induces an immediate, albeit short-term, reduction in muscle stiffness. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 25 (5), e490-e496. doi: 10.1111/sms.12341

Deloading tape reduces muscle stress at rest and during contraction

Hug, Francois, Ouellette, Adam, Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Deloading tape reduces muscle stress at rest and during contraction. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46 (12), 2317-2325. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000363

Between-muscle differences in the adaptation to experimental pain

Hug, François, Hodges, Paul W., Van Den Hoorn, Wolbert and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Between-muscle differences in the adaptation to experimental pain. Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (10), 1132-1140. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00561.2014

New insights on contraction efficiency in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois, Guevel, Arnaud, Pereon, Yann, Magot, Armelle, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2014). New insights on contraction efficiency in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (6), 658-662. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00544.2014

Task dependency of motor adaptations to an acute noxious stimulation

Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Task dependency of motor adaptations to an acute noxious stimulation. Journal of Neurophysiology, 111 (11), 2298-2306. doi: 10.1152/jn.00911.2013

Does Stress within a Muscle Change in Response to an Acute Noxious Stimulus?

Tucker, Kylie, Hodges, Paul W., Van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2014). Does Stress within a Muscle Change in Response to an Acute Noxious Stimulus?. PLoS One, 9 (3) e91899, e91899.1-e91899.7. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091899

Influence of experimental pain on the perception of action capabilities and performance of a maximal single-leg hop

Deschamps,Thibault, Hug, François, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Influence of experimental pain on the perception of action capabilities and performance of a maximal single-leg hop. Journal of Pain, 15 (3), 271.e1-271.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.10.016

Effect of vastus lateralis fatigue on load sharing between quadriceps femoris muscles during isometric knee extensions

Bouillard, Killian, Jubeau, Marc, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2014). Effect of vastus lateralis fatigue on load sharing between quadriceps femoris muscles during isometric knee extensions. Journal of Neurophysiology, 111 (4), 768-776. doi: 10.1152/jn.00595.2013

Analgesic effects of dyspnoea: "Air hunger" does not inhibit the spinal nociception reflex in humans

Morelot-Panzini Capucine, Mayaux Julien, Hug Francois, Willer Jean-Claude and Similowski Thomas (2014). Analgesic effects of dyspnoea: "Air hunger" does not inhibit the spinal nociception reflex in humans. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 190 (1), 81-85. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2013.09.012

Insight into motor adaptation to pain from between-leg compensation

Hug, Francois, Hodges, Paul W., Salomoni, Sauro E. and Tucker, Kylie (2014). Insight into motor adaptation to pain from between-leg compensation. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 114 (5), 1057-1065. doi: 10.1007/s00421-014-2840-y

Time-course effect of exercise-induced muscle damage on localized muscle mechanical properties assessed using elastography

Lacourpaille, L., Nordez, A., Hug, F., Couturier, A., Dibie, C. and Guilhem, G. (2014). Time-course effect of exercise-induced muscle damage on localized muscle mechanical properties assessed using elastography. Acta Physiologica, 211 (1), 135-146. doi: 10.1111/apha.12272

Effect of pain location on spatial reorganisation of muscle activity

Hug, François, Hodges, Paul W. and Tucker, Kylie J. (2013). Effect of pain location on spatial reorganisation of muscle activity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 23 (6), 1413-1420. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.08.014

Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on body composition and neuromuscular performance in young athletes: a pilot study

Zarrouk, Nidhal, Hug, François, Hammouda, Omar, Rebai, Haithem, Tabka, Zouhair, Dogui, Mohamed and Bouhlel, Ezzedine (2013). Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on body composition and neuromuscular performance in young athletes: a pilot study. Biological Rhythm Research, 44 (5), 697-709. doi: 10.1080/09291016.2012.730891

Slack length of gastrocnemius medialis and Achilles tendon occurs at different ankle angles

Hug, Francois, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Maisetti, Olivier and Nordez, Antoine (2013). Slack length of gastrocnemius medialis and Achilles tendon occurs at different ankle angles. Journal of Biomechanics, 46 (14), 2534-2538. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.07.015

Dyspnea and surface inspiratory electromyograms in mechanically ventilated patients

Schmidt, Matthieu, Kindler, Felix, Gottfried, Stewart B., Raux, Mathieu, Hug, Francois, Similowski, Thomas and Demoule, Alexandre (2013). Dyspnea and surface inspiratory electromyograms in mechanically ventilated patients. Intensive Care Medicine, 39 (8), 1368-1376. doi: 10.1007/s00134-013-2910-3

Fatiguing handgrip exercise alters maximal force-generating capacity of plantar-flexors

Kennedy, Ashleigh, Hug, Francois, Sveistrup, Heidi and Guevel, Arnaud (2013). Fatiguing handgrip exercise alters maximal force-generating capacity of plantar-flexors. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113 (3), 559-566. doi: 10.1007/s00421-012-2462-1

Influence of stimulus intensity on electromechanical delay and its mechanisms

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2013). Influence of stimulus intensity on electromechanical delay and its mechanisms. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 23 (1), 51-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.06.010

Altered muscle coordination when pedaling with independent cranks

Hug, Francois, Boumier Florian and Dorel Sylvain (2013). Altered muscle coordination when pedaling with independent cranks. Frontiers in Physiology, 2013 Article 232, 232.1-232.6. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2013.00232

Effects of air-pulsed cryotherapy on neuromuscular recovery subsequent to exercise-induced muscle damage

Guilhem Gael, Hug, Francois, Couturier Antoine, Regnault Stephanie, Bournat Laure, Filliard Jean-Robert and Dorel Sylvian (2013). Effects of air-pulsed cryotherapy on neuromuscular recovery subsequent to exercise-induced muscle damage. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 41 (8), 1942-1951. doi: 10.1177/0363546513490648

Influence of passive muscle tension on electromechanical delay in humans

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois and Nordez, Antoine (2013). Influence of passive muscle tension on electromechanical delay in humans. PLoS ONE, 8 (1) e53159, e53159.1-e53159.5. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053159

Between-subject variability of muscle synergies during a complex motor skill

Frere, Julien and Hug, Francois (2012). Between-subject variability of muscle synergies during a complex motor skill. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 6 (DEC). doi: 10.3389/fncom.2012.00099

Time of day effects on repeated sprint ability

Zarrouk, N., Chtourou, H., Rebai, H., Hammouda, O., Souissi, N., Dogui, M. and Hug, F. (2012). Time of day effects on repeated sprint ability. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 33 (12), 975-980. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1312626

Adjustment of muscle coordination during an All-Out sprint cycling task

Dorel, Sylvain, Guilhem, Gael, Couturier, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2012). Adjustment of muscle coordination during an All-Out sprint cycling task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44 (11), 2154-2164. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182625423

Shear elastic modulus can be used to estimate an index of individual muscle force during a submaximal isometric fatiguing contraction

Bouillard, Killian, Hug, Francois, Guevel, Arnaud and Nordez, Antoine (2012). Shear elastic modulus can be used to estimate an index of individual muscle force during a submaximal isometric fatiguing contraction. Journal of Applied Physiology, 113 (9), 1353-1361. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00858.2012

Smoothing of electromyographic signals can influence the number of extracted muscle synergies

Hug, Francois, Turpin, Nicolas A., Dorel, Sylvain and Guevel, Arnaud (2012). Smoothing of electromyographic signals can influence the number of extracted muscle synergies. Clinical Neurophysiology, 123 (9), 1895-1896. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2012.01.015

Prediction of time-to-exhaustion in the first dorsal interosseous muscle from early changes in surface electromyography parameters

Bouillard, Killian, Frere, Julien, Hug, Francois and Guevel, Arnaud (2012). Prediction of time-to-exhaustion in the first dorsal interosseous muscle from early changes in surface electromyography parameters. Muscle and Nerve, 45 (6), 835-840. doi: 10.1002/mus.23253

Evidence of changes in load sharing during isometric elbow flexion with ramped torque

Bouillard, Killian, Nordez, Antoine, Hodges, Paul W., Cornu, Christophe and Hug, Francois (2012). Evidence of changes in load sharing during isometric elbow flexion with ramped torque. Journal of Biomechanics, 45 (8), 1424-1429. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.02.020

Characterization of passive elastic properties of the human medial gastrocnemius muscle belly using supersonic shear imaging

Maisetti, Olivier, Hug, Francois, Bouillard, Killian and Nordez, Antoine (2012). Characterization of passive elastic properties of the human medial gastrocnemius muscle belly using supersonic shear imaging. Journal of Biomechanics, 45 (6), 978-984. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.01.009

Supersonic shear imaging provides a reliable measurement of resting muscle shear elastic modulus

Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois, Bouillard, Killian, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2012). Supersonic shear imaging provides a reliable measurement of resting muscle shear elastic modulus. Physiological Measurement, 33 (3), N19-N28. doi: 10.1088/0967-3334/33/3/N19

Catapult effect in pole vaulting: Is muscle coordination determinant?

Frere, Julien, Goepfert, Beat, Hug, Francois, Slawinski, Jean and Tourny-Chollet, Claire (2012). Catapult effect in pole vaulting: Is muscle coordination determinant?. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 22 (1), 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.10.001

Analyse des sollicitations musculaires via la technique d’élastographie «supersonic shear imaging»

Nordez, Antoine, Bouillard, Killian and Hug, François (2012). Analyse des sollicitations musculaires via la technique d’élastographie «supersonic shear imaging». Movement and Sports Sciences - Science et Motricité, 75 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.1051/sm/2011158

Effect of heavy isokinetic intermittent exercise on acute neuromuscular fatigue in knee extensors

Rebai, Haithem, Zarrouk, Nidhal, Sahli, Sonia, Tabka, Zouhair, Hug, Francois and Dogui, Mohamed (2012). Effect of heavy isokinetic intermittent exercise on acute neuromuscular fatigue in knee extensors. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 20 (2), 121-128. doi: 10.3233/IES-2012-0450

Effect of power output on muscle coordination during rowing

Turpin, Nicolas A., Guevel, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, Francois (2011). Effect of power output on muscle coordination during rowing. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111 (12), 3017-3029. doi: 10.1007/s00421-011-1928-x

Estimation of individual muscle force using elastography

Bouillard, Killian, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2011). Estimation of individual muscle force using elastography. PLoS ONE, 6 (12) e29261, e29261.1-e29261.6. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029261

No evidence of expertise-related changes in muscle synergies during rowing

Turpin, Nicolas A., Guevel, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, Francois (2011). No evidence of expertise-related changes in muscle synergies during rowing. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (6), 1030-1040. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.07.013

Reciprocal aiming precision and central adaptations as a function of mechanical constraints

Deschamps, Thibault, Murian, Alexandre and Hug, Francois (2011). Reciprocal aiming precision and central adaptations as a function of mechanical constraints. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (6), 968-973. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.08.009

Electromechanical delay measured during a voluntary contraction should be interpreted with caution

Hug, Francois, Lacourpaille, Lilian and Nordez, Antoine (2011). Electromechanical delay measured during a voluntary contraction should be interpreted with caution. Muscle and Nerve, 44 (5), 838-839. doi: 10.1002/mus.22139

Fatigue-related adaptations in muscle coordination during a cyclic exercise in humans

Turpin, Nicolas A., Guével, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, François (2011). Fatigue-related adaptations in muscle coordination during a cyclic exercise in humans. Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 (19), 3305-3313. doi: 10.1242/jeb.057133

Surface EMG to assess and quantify upper airway dilators activity during non-invasive ventilation

Hug, Francois, Raux, Mathieu, Morelot-Panzini, Capucine and Similowski, Thomas (2011). Surface EMG to assess and quantify upper airway dilators activity during non-invasive ventilation. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 178 (2), 341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2011.06.007

Comparison of recovery strategies on maximal force-generating capacity and electromyographic activity level of the knee extensor muscles

Zarrouk, Nidhal, Rebai, Haithem, Yahia, Abdelmoneem, Souissi, Nizar, Hug, Francois and Dogui, Mohamed (2011). Comparison of recovery strategies on maximal force-generating capacity and electromyographic activity level of the knee extensor muscles. Journal of Athletic Training, 46 (4), 386-394. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-46.4.386

Consistency of muscle synergies during pedaling across different mechanical constraints

Hug, Francois, Turpin, Nicolas A., Couturier, Antoine and Dorel, Sylvain (2011). Consistency of muscle synergies during pedaling across different mechanical constraints. Journal of Neurophysiology, 106 (1), 91-103. doi: 10.1152/jn.01096.2010

Neuromuscular fatigue induced by alternating isometric contractions of the ankle plantar and dorsiflexors

Kennedy, Ashleigh, Hug, Francois, Bilodeau, Martin, Sveistrup, Heidi and Guevel, Arnaud (2011). Neuromuscular fatigue induced by alternating isometric contractions of the ankle plantar and dorsiflexors. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (3), 471-477. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.02.001

Surface electromyogram of inspiratory muscles: a possible routine monitoring tool in the intensive care unit

Schmidt, M., Chiti, L., Hug, F., Demoule, A. and Similowski, T. (2011). Surface electromyogram of inspiratory muscles: a possible routine monitoring tool in the intensive care unit. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 106 (6), 913-914. doi: 10.1093/bja/aer141

The electromyographic fatigue threshold is not a valid tool to assess muscle function

Bouillard, Killian, Guevel, Arnaud and Hug, Francois (2011). The electromyographic fatigue threshold is not a valid tool to assess muscle function. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (2), 229-235. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.10.012

Electromechanical delay in biceps brachii assessed by ultrafast ultrasonography

Hug, Francois, Gallot, Thomas, Catheline, Stefan and Nordez, Antoine (2011). Electromechanical delay in biceps brachii assessed by ultrafast ultrasonography. Muscle and Nerve, 43 (3), 441-443. doi: 10.1002/mus.21948

Can muscle coordination be precisely studied by surface electromyography?

Hug, Francois (2011). Can muscle coordination be precisely studied by surface electromyography?. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.08.009

Thigh Muscle Activities in Elite Rowers During On-Water Rowing

Guevel, A., Boyas, S., Guihard, V., Cornu, C., Hug, F. and Nordez, A. (2011). Thigh Muscle Activities in Elite Rowers During On-Water Rowing. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 32 (2), 109-116. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1268412

Diurnal Variation in Wingate-Test Performance and Associated Electromyographic Parameters

Chtourou, Hamdi, Zarrouk, Nidhal, Chaouachi, Anis, Dogui, Mohamed, Behm, David G., Chamari, Karim, Hug, Francois and Souissi, Nizar (2011). Diurnal Variation in Wingate-Test Performance and Associated Electromyographic Parameters. Chronobiology International, 28 (8), 706-713. doi: 10.3109/07420528.2011.596295

Force-Velocity Relationship in Cycling Revisited: Benefit of Two-Dimensional Pedal Forces Analysis

Dorel, Sylvain, Couturier, Antoine, Lacour, Jean-Rene, Vandewalle, Henry, Hautier, Christophe and Hug, Francois (2010). Force-Velocity Relationship in Cycling Revisited: Benefit of Two-Dimensional Pedal Forces Analysis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42 (6), 1174-1183. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181c91f35

Is interindividual variability of EMG patterns in trained cyclists related to different muscle synergies?

Hug, Francois, Turpin, Nicolas A., Guevel, Arnaud and Dorel, Sylvain (2010). Is interindividual variability of EMG patterns in trained cyclists related to different muscle synergies?. Journal of Applied Physiology, 108 (6), 1727-1736. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01305.2009

Muscle shear elastic modulus measured using supersonic shear imaging is highly related to muscle activity level

Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2010). Muscle shear elastic modulus measured using supersonic shear imaging is highly related to muscle activity level. Journal of Applied Physiology, 108 (5), 1389-1394. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01323.2009

Simplified recording technique for the identification of inspiratory premotor potentials in humans

Raux, Mathieu, Tremoureux, Lysandre, Couturier, Antoine, Hug, Francois and Similowski, Thomas (2010). Simplified recording technique for the identification of inspiratory premotor potentials in humans. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 171 (1), 67-70. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2010.01.002

Is the Emg Fatigue Threshold a Valid Tool to Assess Muscle Function?

Hug, Francois (2010). Is the Emg Fatigue Threshold a Valid Tool to Assess Muscle Function?. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42 (3), 629-629. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181cc57db

Can the electromyographic fatigue threshold be determined from superficial elbow flexor muscles during an isometric single-joint task?

Hug, Francois, Nordez, Antoine and Guevel, Arnaud (2009). Can the electromyographic fatigue threshold be determined from superficial elbow flexor muscles during an isometric single-joint task?. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 107 (2), 193-201. doi: 10.1007/s00421-009-1114-6

Changes of Pedaling Technique and Muscle Coordination during an Exhaustive Exercise

Dorel, Sylvan, Drouet, Jean-Marc, Couturier, Antoine, Champoux, Yvan and Hug, Francois (2009). Changes of Pedaling Technique and Muscle Coordination during an Exhaustive Exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41 (6), 1277-1286. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31819825f8

Electromechanical delay revisited using very high frame rate ultrasound

Nordez, Antoine, Gallot, Thomas, Catheline, Stefan, Guevel, Arnaud, Cornu, Christophe and Hug, Francois (2009). Electromechanical delay revisited using very high frame rate ultrasound. Journal of Applied Physiology, 106 (6), 1970-1975. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00221.2009

A novel method for measuring electromechanical delay on the Vastus Medialis Obliquus and Vastus Lateralis

Nordez, Antoine, Cathelin, Stefan and Hug, Francois (2009). A novel method for measuring electromechanical delay on the Vastus Medialis Obliquus and Vastus Lateralis. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 35 (5), 878-878. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2008.11.005

Electromyographic analysis of pedaling: A review

Hug, Francois and Dorel, Sylvain (2009). Electromyographic analysis of pedaling: A review. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19 (2), 182-198. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2007.10.010

Effects of a prior short simulated training session on the subsequent occurrence of ventilatory thresholds

Guilhem, Gael, Dorel, Sylvain and Hug, Francois (2009). Effects of a prior short simulated training session on the subsequent occurrence of ventilatory thresholds. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12 (2), 273-279. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.11.001

Influence of different racing positions on mechanical and electromyographic patterns during pedalling

Dorel, S., Couturier, A. and Hug, F. (2009). Influence of different racing positions on mechanical and electromyographic patterns during pedalling. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 19 (1), 44-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00765.x

Scalene muscle activity during progressive inspiratory loading under pressure support ventilation in normal humans

Chiti, Linda, Biondi, Giuseppina, Morelot-Panzini, Capucine, Raux, Mathieu, Similowski, Thomas and Hug, Francois (2008). Scalene muscle activity during progressive inspiratory loading under pressure support ventilation in normal humans. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 164 (3), 441-448. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2008.09.010

Interindividual variability of electromyographic patterns and pedal force profiles in trained cyclists

Hug, Francois, Drouet, Jean Marc, Champoux, Yvan, Couturier, Antoine and Dorel, Sylvain (2008). Interindividual variability of electromyographic patterns and pedal force profiles in trained cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 104 (4), 667-678. doi: 10.1007/s00421-008-0810-y

Intra-session repeatability of lower limb muscles activation pattern during pedaling

Dorel, Sylvain, Couturier, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2008). Intra-session repeatability of lower limb muscles activation pattern during pedaling. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18 (5), 857-865. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2007.03.002

Elite long sprint running: A comparison between incline and level training sessions

Slawinski, Jean, Dorel, Sylvain, Hug, Francois, Couturier, Antoine, Fournel, Valentin, Morin, Jean-Benoit and Hanon, Christine (2008). Elite long sprint running: A comparison between incline and level training sessions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40 (6), 1155-1162. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181676681

Reliability of new pulse CO-oximeter in victims of carbon monoxide poisoning

Coulange, M., Barthelemy, A., Hug, F., Thierry, A. L. and De Haro, L. (2008). Reliability of new pulse CO-oximeter in victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, 35 (2), 107-111.

Electroencephalographic evidence for pre-motor cortex activation during inspiratory loading in humans

Raux, Mathieu, Straus, Christian, Redolfi, Stefania, Morelot-Panzini, Capucine, Couturier, Antoine, Hug, Francois and Similowski, Thomas (2007). Electroencephalographic evidence for pre-motor cortex activation during inspiratory loading in humans. Journal of Physiology, 578 (2), 569-578. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.120246

Recovery kinetics throughout successive bouts of various exercises in elite cyclists

Hug, Francois, Grelot, Laurent, Le Fur, Yann, Cozzone, Patrick J. and Bendahan, David (2006). Recovery kinetics throughout successive bouts of various exercises in elite cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38 (12), 2151-2158. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000235882.86734.9a

Influence of expertise on the cycling cadence evolution during a maximal continuous incremental test Influence de l'expertise sur l'évolution de la cadence de pédalage au cours d'un test progressif maximal

Argentin, S., Hausswirth, C., Hug, F., Bieuzen, F. and Brisswalter, J. (2006). Influence of expertise on the cycling cadence evolution during a maximal continuous incremental test Influence de l'expertise sur l'évolution de la cadence de pédalage au cours d'un test progressif maximal. Science and Sports, 21 (5), 273-279. doi: 10.1016/j.scispo.2006.08.002

A comparison of visual and mathematical detection of the electromyographic threshold during incremental pedaling exercise: A pilot study

Hug, Francois, Laplaud, David, Lucia, Alejandro and Grelot, Laurent (2006). A comparison of visual and mathematical detection of the electromyographic threshold during incremental pedaling exercise: A pilot study. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20 (3), 704-708. doi: 10.1519/R-17405.1

Selective training-induced thigh muscles hypertrophy in professional road cyclists

Hug, Francois, Marqueste, Tanguy, Le Fur, Yann, Cozzone, Patrick J., Grelot, Laurent and Bendahan, David (2006). Selective training-induced thigh muscles hypertrophy in professional road cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 97 (5), 591-597. doi: 10.1007/s00421-006-0218-5

EMG threshold determination in eight lower limb muscles during cycling exercise: a pilot study

Hug, F., Laplaud, D., Lucia, A. and Grelot, L. (2006). EMG threshold determination in eight lower limb muscles during cycling exercise: a pilot study. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 27 (6), 456-462. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-865787

Consequences of prolonged total body immersion in cold water on muscle performance and EMG activity

Coulange, Mathieu, Hug, François, Kipson, Nathalie, Robinet, Claude, Desruelle, Anne Virginie, Melin, Bruno, Jimenez, Chantal, Galland, François and Jammes, Yves (2006). Consequences of prolonged total body immersion in cold water on muscle performance and EMG activity. Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology, 452 (1), 91-101. doi: 10.1007/s00424-005-0013-x

Reproducibility of eight lower limb muscles activity level in the course of an incremental pedaling exercise

Laplaud, David, Hug, Francois and Grelot, Laurent (2006). Reproducibility of eight lower limb muscles activity level in the course of an incremental pedaling exercise. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 16 (2), 158-166. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.04.002

Optimized analysis of surface electromyograms of the scalenes during quiet breathing in humans

Hug, Francois, Raux, Mathieu, Prella, Maura, Morelot-Panzini, Capucine, Straus, Christian and Similowski, Thomas (2006). Optimized analysis of surface electromyograms of the scalenes during quiet breathing in humans. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 150 (1), 75-81. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2005.04.008

Metabolic recovery in professional road cyclists: A 31P-MRS Study

Hug F., Bendahan D., Le Fur Y., Cozzone P.J. and Grelot L. (2005). Metabolic recovery in professional road cyclists: A 31P-MRS Study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37 (5), 846-852. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000162616.20085.B4

Heterogeneity of muscle recruitment pattern during pedaling in professional road cyclists: a magnetic resonance imaging and electromyography study

Hug, Francois, Bendahan, David, Le Fur, Yann, Cozzone, Patrick J. and Grelot, Laurent (2004). Heterogeneity of muscle recruitment pattern during pedaling in professional road cyclists: a magnetic resonance imaging and electromyography study. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 92 (3), 334-342. doi: 10.1007/s00421-004-1096-3

EMG versus oxygen uptake during cycling exercise in trained and untrained subjects

Hug, Francois, Decherchi, Patrick, Marqueste, Tanguy and Jammes, Yves (2004). EMG versus oxygen uptake during cycling exercise in trained and untrained subjects. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 14 (2), 187-195. doi: 10.1016/S1050-6411(03)00081-6

Influence of chronic hypoxemia on peripheral muscle function and oxidative stress in humans

Faucher, Marion, Steinberg, Jean Guillaume, Barbier, Dominique, Hug, Francois and Jammes, Yves (2004). Influence of chronic hypoxemia on peripheral muscle function and oxidative stress in humans. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 24 (2), 75-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-097X.2004.00533.x

Training-induced changes in aerobic aptitudes of professional basketball players

Laplaud, D., Hug, F. and Menier, R. (2004). Training-induced changes in aerobic aptitudes of professional basketball players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 25 (2), 103-108. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-819951

Electromyographic signs of neuromuscular fatigue are concomitant with further increase in ventilation during static handgrip

Hug, F., Faucher, M., Marqueste, T., Guillot, C., Kipson, N. and Jammes, Y. (2004). Electromyographic signs of neuromuscular fatigue are concomitant with further increase in ventilation during static handgrip. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 24 (1), 25-32. doi: 10.1046/j.1475-0961.2003.00525.x

Occurrence of electromyographic and ventilatory thresholds in professional road cyclists

Hug, F, Laplaud, D, Savin, B and Grelot, L (2003). Occurrence of electromyographic and ventilatory thresholds in professional road cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 90 (5-6), 643-646. doi: 10.1007/s00421-003-0949-5

Changes in neuromuscular function after training by functional electrical stimulation

Marqueste, Tanguy, Hug, Francois, Decherchi, Patrick and Jammes, Yves (2003). Changes in neuromuscular function after training by functional electrical stimulation. Muscle and Nerve, 28 (2), 181-188. doi: 10.1002/mus.10408

EMG signs of neuromuscular fatigue related to the ventilatory threshold during cycling exercise

Hug, Francois, Faucher, Marion, Kipson, Nathalie and Jammes, Yves (2003). EMG signs of neuromuscular fatigue related to the ventilatory threshold during cycling exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 23 (4), 208-214. doi: 10.1046/j.1475-097X.2003.00497.x

Muscle electrostimulation and functional recovery of a denervated muscle Électromyostimulation et récupération fonctionnelle d'un muscle dénervé

Decherchi, P., Dousset, E., Marqueste, T., Berthelin, F., Hug, F., Jammes, Y. and Grélot, L. (2003). Muscle electrostimulation and functional recovery of a denervated muscle Électromyostimulation et récupération fonctionnelle d'un muscle dénervé. Science and Sports, 18 (5), 253-263. doi: 10.1016/S0765-1597(03)00144-8

Physical and physiological characteristics of professional cyclists

Hug F., Bendahan D., Savin B., Cozzone P. and Grelot L. (2003). Physical and physiological characteristics of professional cyclists. Science and Sports, 18 (4), 212-215. doi: 10.1016/S0765-1597(03)00157-6

Quantification of elastic properties of Achille's tendon: a first step to explore muscle-tendon structures exposed to substantial injury incidence

Beuve, S., Flandin, A., Nordez, A., Lacourpaille, L., Hug, F., Galeze, R. Le, Guilhem, G. and Gennisson, J. L. (2021). Quantification of elastic properties of Achille's tendon: a first step to explore muscle-tendon structures exposed to substantial injury incidence. International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), Xi'an, China, 11-16 September 2021. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE Computer Society. doi: 10.1109/IUS52206.2021.9593422

Long-term adaptations in the mechanical properties of human peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles to stretching interventions

Andrade, Ricardo, Freitas, Sandro, Hug, Francois, Le Sant, Guillaume, Lacourpaille, Lilian, Gross, Raphael, Quillard, Jean-Baptiste, McNair, Peter and Nordez, Antoine (2020). Long-term adaptations in the mechanical properties of human peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles to stretching interventions. Virtual Conference of Peripheral-Nerve-Society, Electr Network, 2020. HOBOKEN: WILEY.

Supervised exercise training and Achilles tendon properties in people with Type 2 Diabetes

Coombes, B., Tucker, K., Hug, F., Scott, A., Cox, E., Gajanand, T. and Coombes, J. (2019). Supervised exercise training and Achilles tendon properties in people with Type 2 Diabetes. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Twin Waters, QLD, Australia, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.280

Static single-leg standing balance deficits and associated factors in adults with patellofemoral pain

Hatton, Anna L., Stableford, Kyla, Hug, Francois, Crossley, Kay M. and Collins, Natalie J. (2016). Static single-leg standing balance deficits and associated factors in adults with patellofemoral pain. International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester, UK, 2-4 September 2015. London, United Kingdom: B M J Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096442.8

Interpretation of transperineal ultrasound imaging of pelvic floor muscle contraction in men

Hodges, Paul, Stafford, Ryan and Hug, Francois (2015). Interpretation of transperineal ultrasound imaging of pelvic floor muscle contraction in men. 2nd Prostate Cancer World Congress (PCWC), Cairns, Australia, 17-21 August 2015. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Is synergistic organisation of muscle coordination altered in people with lateral epicondylalgia? A case control study.

Heales, L. J., Hug, F., MacDonald, D. A., Vicenzino, B. and Hodges, P. H. (2014). Is synergistic organisation of muscle coordination altered in people with lateral epicondylalgia? A case control study.. 3rd International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium, Oxford, United Kingdom, 5-6 September 2015.