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News:
Recently, we have signed an agreement with Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd. for 2008 research project on footwear. This is the 4th agreement with Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd since 2004. For more information about our shoe related research projects, please click "Research".
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Recent publication:
Li JX, Hong Y (2007) Kinematic and Electromyographic Analysis of the Trunk and Lower Limbs during Walking in Negative-Heeled Shoes. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 97(6):447-456.
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Reporters from China Enterpreneur Magazine, China Economic Weekly and Yangcheng Evening News visited the Laboratory. They collected the relevant information to report the collaboration between the Laboratory and China Li-Ning Company Limited.
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Recent publication:
Chan KM, Fong DTP, Hong Y, Yung PSH, Lui PPY (in press). Orthopaedic Sports Biomechanics - a new paradigm. Clinical Biomechanics. (IF = 1.445)
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX, Chan KM (in press). Lower extremity preventive measures to slips - joint moments and myoelectric analysis. Ergonomics. (IF = 0.826)
Fong DTP, Mao DW, Li JX, Hong Y (in press). Prolonged toe grip and gentler heel strike are the strategies to adapt to slippery surface. Journal of Biomechanics. (IF = 2.542)
Hong Y, Li JX, Fong DTP (in press). Effect of prolonged walking with backpack loads on trunk muscle activity and fatigue in children. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. (IF = 1.725)
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX (2007). Cushioning and lateral stability functions of cloth sports shoe. Sports Biomechanics, 6(3):407-417.
Hong Y, Li JX (2007). The biomechanics study on Tai Chi: A review. Sports Biomechanics, 6(3):453-464.
Pui-lam WONG, Karim CHAMARI, De Wei MAO, ULrik WISLOFF, and Youlian HONG (2007). Higher plantar pressure on the medial side in four soccer-related movements. Bristish Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2):84-92.
Pui-lam WONG, Karim CHAMARI, Anis CHAOUACHI, De Wei MAO, Ulrik WISLOFF, and Youlian HONG (2007). Difference in plantar pressure between the preferred and non-preferred feet in four soccer-related movements. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2):93-100.
Li JX, Hong Y (2007). Kinematic and Electromygraphic Analysis of the Trunk and Lower Limbs during Walking in Negative-Heeled Shoes. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 97(6):447-456.
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Dr. Mao De Wei (2002-2006) has been awarded the Award for the Best Research Output by Research Postgraduate Students 2006-2007, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. A total of 7 persons have been awarded. The Presentation Ceremony will be conducted on 28 May 2007. The Award consists of a plaque and a cash prize of HK$25,000 (more than US$3,000).
Mao De Wei is currently Professor and Director, Sports School, Shandong Institute of Physical Education, Shandong, China
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Prof Hong attended the "Technology Symposium for Textiles and Apparel: New ideas, new opportunities" and gave an invited lecture - "Using biomechanics methods in sports shoe assessment".
Moreover, Prof Hong serves the following organizations:
Panel member of Hong Kong Research Institute of Texitils and Apparels, 1 April 2007-31 March 2008
Vice Chairman, the Validation Panel for the Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) (Chai Wan) for the program of Sports Technology and Facilities, April 26, 2006
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RTHK reporter visited the Laboratory to interview the collaboration between the Laboratory and China Li-Ning Company Limited. The interview was included in the RTHK TV programme "°Ó«°°O".
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Our laboratory members recently have two manuscripts published in international journals:
Mao DW, Li JX, Hong Y (2006). The duration and plantar pressure distribution during one-leg stance in Tai Chi exercise. Clinical Biomechanics, 21(6):640-645. [ link ]
Mao DW, Li JX, Hong Y (2006). Plantar pressure distribution during Tai Chi exercise. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 87(6):814-820. [ link ]
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Our laboratory members recently have one manuscript published in international journals:
Chau KW, Mao DW (2006). The characteristics of foot movements in Tai Chi Chuan. Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal, 14(1):19-28. [ link ]
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Our laboratory members recently have one manuscript published in international journals:
Mao DW, Hong Y, Li JX (2006). Characteristics of foot movement in Tai Chi exercise. Physical Therapy, 86(2):215-222. [ link ]
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Our laboratory members recently have two manuscripts published in international journals:
Xu DQ, Li JX, Hong Y (2005). Effect of regular Tai Chi and jogging exercise on neuromuscular reaction in older people. Age and Ageing, 34(5):439-444. [ link ]
Xu DQ, Hong Y, Li JX (2006). Effects of long-term Tai Chi practice and jogging exercise on muscle strength and endurance in older people. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(1):50-54. [ link ]
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Our laboratory members participated in the 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Health Promotion and the 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6, 2005 in Hong Kong, China. We presented five poster presentations.
Hong Y, Mao DW (2005). The stepping direction characteristics during Tai Chi exercise. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6 (pp. 63), Hong Kong, China.
Li JX, Xu DQ, Hong Y, Chan KM (2005). Effect of Tai Chi exercise on proprioception of ankle and knee joint in old people. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6 (pp. 63-64), Hong Kong, China.
Luk TC, Hong Y (2005). Comparison of temporal characteristics in basic Tai Chi form between practitioners with different year of Tai Chi training. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6 (pp. 74-75), Hong Kong, China.
Chau KW, Mao DW, Hong Y (2005). The characteristics of foot movement in Tai Chi Chuen. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6 (pp. 75-76), Hong Kong, China.
Mao DW, Li JX, Hong Y (2005). The one-leg stance pattern and plantar pressure distribution characteristics during those of unipedal stance in Tai Chi exercise. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Tai Chi Chuan on November 5-6 (pp. 76-77), Hong Kong, China.
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Our laboratory members participated in the International Symposium on Fall and Fracture Prevention for the Elderly on August 17, 2005 in Hong Kong, China. We presented two poster presentations.
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX, Chan KM (2005). Biomechanics of slip prevention strategies in human gait. In Proceedings of International Symposium on Fall and Fracture Prevention for the Elderly (pp. 44), Hong Kong, China.
Mao DW, Hong Y, Li JX (2005). The support pattern and step direction characteristics in Tai Chi exercise. In Proceedings of International Symposium on Fall and Fracture Prevention for the Elderly (pp. 47), Hong Kong, China.
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Our laboratory members participated in the XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports from August 22-27, 2005 in Beijing, China. We presented twelve oral and poster presentations.
Cheng EYL, Mao DW, Fong DTP, Hong Y (2005). Comparison of landing maneuvers between skillful and unskillful female volleyball players. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 696-698), Beijing, China.
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX, Chan KM (2005). Slip prevention in walking - lower extremity biomechanics. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 646-649), Beijing, China.
Hong Y (2005). Biomechanics of oriental martial art: why practicing tai chi chuan helps to improve the human balance control. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 39-48), Beijing, China.
Lam GWK, Hong Y (2005). The variability of vertical ground reaction force data in countermovement jump. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 765), Beijing, China.
Li JX, Hong Y (2005). Kinematics and electromyography of trunk and lower-limb during walking with negative heel shoes. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 470), Beijing, China.
Luk TC, Fung L, Hong Y (2005). Kinematics analysis of snowshoe running gait on sand. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 301-304), Beijing, China.
Man AKK, Fong DTP, Hong Y (2005). Kinematics and myoelectric analysis of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed knee in drop landing - a pilot study. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 713-716), Beijing, China.
Mao DW, Hong Y, Li JX (2005). The characteristics of the plantar pressure center during tai chi exercise. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 852-855), Beijing, China.
Pang AWY, Fong DTP, Chan WK, Hong Y (2005). A pilot study of mastery of fundamental motor skills of primary school students in Hong Kong. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 418-421), Beijing, China.
Poon STK, Hong Y (2005). A pilot study on comparison of kinematics change of lower extremity with different tennis shoes during landing. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 719), Beijing, China.
Shek MCN, Fong DTP, Hong Y (2005). Ground reaction forces and plantar kinetics of rope skipping in different sport shoes - a pilot study. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 238-241), Beijing, China.
Xu DQ, Hong Y, Li JX (2005). Influence of long-term tai chi practive and jogging exercise on muscle strength and endurance in elderly people. In Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 548-551), Beijing, China.
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Our laboratory members recently have one manuscript accepted in international journals:
Wong P, Hong Y (2005). Soccer injury in lower extremities: a review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(8):473-482. [ link ]
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We are organizing the "Application of Science in Footwear Research and Development 2005" Conference on Aug 18, 2005. Please click here to view the details.
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 Daniel Fong received the Occupational Safety and Health Best Project Award from the Occupational Safety and Health Council for the project "Biomechanics study on prevention of occupational slips and falls in Hong Kong".
The assessment was based on the quality, originality and relevance of the project to appreciate the importance of occupational safety and health. Each university can nominate a maximum of five postgraduate candidates and a maximum of ten awards are to be presented each year.
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Prof Youlian Hong was invited to give a keynote lecture "The trends of research in international sports biomechanics" in the 7th China National Conference in Sports Science in Beijing, 24-28 Octover 2004. Prof Youlian Hong will also give two lectures in the following two conferences:
"Biomechanics of martial art", 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, 25-30 August 2005, Beijing, China.
The biomechanical study on load carriage in youth", Annual National Conference of Korean Society of Sports Biomechanics, 29 April - 2 May 2005, Seoul, Korea
Moreover, our laboratory members recently have two manuscripts accepted in international journals:
Hong Y, Li JX (2005). Influence of load and carrying methods on gait phase and ground reaction in children's stair walking. Gait and Posture, 22(1):63-68. [ link ]
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX (2005). Lower extremity gait kinematics on slippery surfaces in construction worksite. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(3):447-454. [ link ]
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Our laboratory members participated in the XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports from August 9-12, 2004 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We presented nine oral and poster presentations.
Luk TC, Hong Y (2004). Temporal analysis of typical Tai Chi form - Brush knee twist step. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 593-596), Ottawa, Canada.
Xu DQ, Zhang W, Hong Y, Li JX (2004). The influence of regular Tai Chi exercise on neuromuscular reaction in old people. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 458-461), Ottawa, Canada.
Li JX, Hong Y (2004). Age difference in trunk kinematics during walking with different backpack weights in 6 to 12 year old children. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 153-156), Ottawa, Canada.
Hong Y, Li JX, Mao DW (2004). Plantar pressure analysis during stair descent with various loads in children. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 19-22), Ottawa, Canada.
Wong PL, Hong Y (2004). Comparison of shock attenuation between sport shoes when landing from vertical jump. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 473-475), Ottawa, Canada.
Wong PL, Hong Y (2004). Changes of kinematics in rope skipping after fatigue. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 111-114), Ottawa, Canada.
Mao DW, Hong Y, Li JX (2004). The kinematical characteristics of the lower extremities during Tai Chi Chuan exercise. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 597-600), Ottawa, Canada.
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX (2004). Changes of gait pattern on slippery walking surfaces in simulated construction worksite environments. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 538-540), Ottawa, Canada.
Fong DTP, Hong Y, Li JX (2004). The effect of load carriage and school bag design on lateral trunk posture during stairs descent in children. In Proceedings of XXIInd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 149-151), Ottawa, Canada.
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Prof. Youlian Hong participated in the 3rd Asian Conference on Sports Science held by China Society of Sports Science on 24-28 May 2004 in Beijing and delivered an oral presentation entitled "Characteristics of foot pressure during Tai Chi Chuan Exercise" on 25 May 2004.
Upon the invitation by Prof. Guoxiong YE, President of Shandong Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Prof. Youlian Hong visited the Institute on 26-28 May 2004.
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The "Application of Science in Footwear Design" workshop on the 14th of April 2004 was reported in the University Newsletter (issue 250, May 4th 2004). Click here to read. [ English version | Chinese version ]
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Prof. Youlian HONG was invited by 7th International Conference of Orthopadecs, Biomechanics, and Sports Rehabilitation which was held in Assisi/Perugia, Italy, on 21-23 November 2003 as Invited Speaker to deliver lecture with the title "What can be learn from Biomechanical research in adolescence? - An example of backpack study".
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We still have some stocks for the following books and proceedings. If you or your institute wish to buy them, please contact us by filling the purchase form.
Hong Y. (ed.) (2002). International Research in Sports Biomechanics (1-332 pages). London & New York: Routledge. [ purchase this item ]
Hong Y. & Johns, D.P. (eds.) (2000). Proceedings of XVIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Volume I (1-502). Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [ purchase this item ]
Hong, Y. & Johns, D.P. (eds.) (2000). Proceedings of XVIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Volume II (503-1019). Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [ purchase this item ]
Sanders, R. & Hong, Y. (eds.) (2000). Proceedings of XVIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Applied Program: Application of Biomechanical Study in Swimming (117 pages). Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [ purchase this item ]
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Our laboratory members attended the ISB 6th Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics in Queenstown, New Zealand, from July 3-5, and the ISB XIXth Congress in Dunedin, New Zealand, from July 6-11. We gave three oral and two poster presentations. Here come our abstracts and picture collection. Enjoy the beautiful scene in New Zealand.
Abstract
Daniel T.P. FONG, Youlian HONG and Jingxian LI. Evaluation of cloth sport shoe as a footwear for Hong Kong primary school students in physical education lessons. In Proceedings of XIth International Society of Biomechanics Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics (pp. 24-25), Queenstown, New Zealand.
Youlian HONG, Dewei MAO, Jing Xian LI, Dong Qing XU and Jim LUK. Gait pattern of walking on treadmill wearing negative heel shoes. In Proceedings of XIth International Society of Biomechanics Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics (pp. 38-39), Queenstown, New Zealand.
Jing Xian LI, Wei ZHANG, Dong Qing XU and Youlian HONG. Metabolic characteristics when walking in negative heel shoes. In Proceedings of XIth International Society of Biomechanics Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics (pp. 56-57), Queenstown, New Zealand.
Dewei MAO. A comparison of negative heel shoes and normal low positive shoes using ground reaction force measurements. In Proceedings of XIth International Society of Biomechanics Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics (pp. 58-59), Queenstown, New Zealand.
Daniel T.P. FONG, Youlian HONG, Jingxian LI and Dongqing XU. Electromyographic response of trunk muscles during load carriage walking in children. In Proceedings of XIXth International Society of Biomechanics Congress (pp. 108), Dunedin, New Zealand.
Picture Collection
[ Click here to watch the photo album ]
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The homepage of Human Movement Laboratory (Biomechanics Laboratory) is online.
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We are going to host the "Application of Science in Footwear Design" workshop on the 14th of April 2004. Click here to visit the workshop homepage.