MOTION Science @ UNC
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The MOTION Science Institute's mission is to explore, educate, and engage in musculoskeletal injury prevention. https://t.co/nZezZwGtSc
Chapel Hill, NC
Joined January 2012
Looking forward to hosting the TENTH EDITION of the ACL Research Retreat April 9-11, 2026 in Chapel Hill! Only a Year Away! Save the Date & Make Plans to Join Us! More Info to Come!
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Associations between less knee kinematic variability and worse patient-reported outcomes following ACL reconstruction @JSportsSci @ArmitanoLago @CarolineLisee @Ashley__Buck @BPietrosimone @UNCEXSS @MOTION_UNC @EvidAndPractice @AcsmBig @AmSocBiomech
https://t.co/0sHVcxXlg0
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Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) exhibit less knee kinematic variability while walking than uninjured controls, associated with deleterious changes in cartilage...
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Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls @JOrthopRes @CarolineLisee @Ashley__Buck @FranzBiomech @BlackburnTroy @BPietrosimone @EvidAndPractice @AcsmBig @AmSocBiomech
https://t.co/7i874RLMqK
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The purpose of this study was to compare gait biomechanics between limbs and to matched uninjured controls (i.e., sex, age, and body mass index) preoperatively and at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months following...
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Dr. @HanaMarmura crushing it at the annual #PRiSM conference this morning! Way to represent our lab in Columbus this week! We are so proud of you and of your hard work! 📸 credit: @FrankieG_ATC
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If you are experiencing anterior knee pain, please consider participating our new research study led by Dr. @HanaMarmura! Please share widely!
Resharing with a clickable link for participants: https://t.co/eBlikh84BZ Please Share & Participate 🦵💙 @psiunc @MOTION_UNC
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This review highlights the robust research supporting the effectiveness and importance of non-pharmacological therapies for osteoarthritis, including physical activity, weight management, psychological interventions and mind-body interventions. https://t.co/d6Gjozx07k
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Patient Perceptions of Psychological and Rehabilitation Experiences After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Qualitative Study @JSportRehab @shelbybaezatc @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS @UVAKinesiology @EvidAndPractice
https://t.co/BbDtWwlD1k
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Patients 4 to 6 months post-ACLR described how struggles during their recovery and rehabilitation experiences were improved by positive shifts in their psychological perceptions. Increasing positive...
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Please share widely and participate if applicable to you!! We are interested in understanding how psychological factors may influence physical activity engagement in athletes with anterior knee pain. ANY level/type of sporting activity is applicable! 🦵💙 @psiunc @MOTION_UNC
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Resharing with a clickable link for participants: https://t.co/eBlikh84BZ Please Share & Participate 🦵💙 @psiunc @MOTION_UNC
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📢 New research challenges BMI as a predictor of ACL recovery. Instead, body composition better correlates with strength & function. 🔬 DXA showed: ✅ ⬆️ lean mass → Stronger quads, better mobility ❌ ⬆️ fat mass → Worse knee pain & performance 📉 BMI? No association.
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💡 Key takeaway: ACL rehab should focus on body composition, not BMI, to optimize long-term outcomes. 📖 Study: https://t.co/5pn9oEQX9M Great work @Ashley__Buck from @MOTION_UNC !!
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Body composition characteristics of higher %LM and lower %FM were associated with better clinical outcomes in ACLR patients of normal BMI status, thereby elucidating a potential modifiable target to...
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Live, laugh, lean mass 💪 our recent paper is online now!! Findings: ⬇️% lean mass + ⬆️ % fat mass is associated with worse clinical outcomes post-ACLR. @SamMooreStrong @asmithryan @HopeDavis06 @BlackburnTroy @BPietrosimone @MOTION_UNC @UNCTARC @UNC_SMI
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icipated (56% female; 22 ± 4 yr; % body fat: 22.9% ± 6.7%). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to measure percent lean (%LM) and fat (%FM) mass for the whole-body, and the whole-limb and thigh...
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#JSRWrapped2024 - our April highlight examined the association between injury-related fear + quad strength in individuals after #ACL reconstruction https://t.co/7VJKRhlAnL
@shelbybaezatc @MOTION_UNC @ukchs @FrankieG_ATC @elaine_reiche @caitiebrinkman #kinesiophobia
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Peak vertical ground reaction force used to identify sub-groups of individuals with differing biomechanical gait profiles post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction @JOrthopRes @kathcollin @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS
https://t.co/Nb718whGeF
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Lesser peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) has been widely reported among individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Peak vGRF remains less than uninjured controls and...
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Association of Serum Biochemical Biomarker Profiles of Joint Tissue Inflammation and Cartilage Metabolism With Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis-Related Symptoms at 12 Months After ACLR @aossmjournals @CarolineLisee @BPietrosimone @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS
https://t.co/DEsNZwodR7
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Serum biomarker changes in MCP-1 and sCOMP within the first 6 months after ACLR were not associated with clinically relevant PTOA-related symptoms.
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Effects of Hormonal Contraception and the Menstrual Cycle on Maximal Strength and Power Performance @MSSEonline @HannahCabreRD @BPietrosimone @AC_Hackney @asmithryan @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS
https://t.co/ooDGjntree
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Lower body strength was greater in the HHP for OC users (5.6% increase) suggesting that lower body maximal strength outcomes may be influenced by hormonal contraception type.
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Role of Thigh Muscle Strength and Joint Kinematics in Dynamic Stability: Implications for Y-Balance Test Performance @JSportRehab @JeffreyATurner @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS @AcsmBig
https://t.co/1CVXBzuebw
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These results emphasize the importance of hamstring strength in YBT-LQ performance across different reach directions. Additionally, the kinematics illustrate a potential movement strategy for...
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Lower limb coordination patterns following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A longitudinal study @JSHS_MedHealth @ArmitanoLago @CarolineLisee @Ashley__Buck @BPietrosimone @MOTION_UNC @UNCEXSS @EvidAndPractice
https://t.co/bsWOylBxcz
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The results indicate ACLR individuals exhibit a distinct and rigid coordination pattern during gait compared to controls within 6-month post-ACLR, which may have long-term implications for knee-joint...
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New location begins Aug 12! 6118 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. (This replaces Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Rd.) This space will expand services and add 3k sqft for research. @UNCOrtho & @MOTION_UNC will use the space to advance sports medicine care.
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A @UNCEXSS research team is investigating how VR may help athletes recover from ACL injuries. In sport scientist Shelby Baez’s study, they use virtual reality headsets to guide meditation and reduce fear. https://t.co/Dz0Xb7UH6z
@shelbybaezatc 📝 UNC Research
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