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Darren J. Stefanyshyn

Darren J. Stefanyshyn

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Engineering and Technology

D-Index
42
Citations
8260
World Ranking
6462
National Ranking
261

Overview

Darren J. Stefanyshyn is affiliated with the University of Calgary in Canada. Their research is situated primarily at the intersection of medicine and engineering, with significant contributions to orthopedics and sports medicine as well as biomedical engineering fields. Their work spans multiple specialized subfields including physical therapy, sports therapy, rehabilitation, endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and surgery.

The scientist has published extensively on topics related to lower extremity biomechanics and pathologies, sports injuries and prevention, sports performance and training, as well as foot and ankle surgery. Additional research interests include diabetic foot ulcer assessment and management, sports dynamics and biomechanics, and balance, gait, and falls prevention.

Frequent collaborators include John W. Wannop, Michael Esposito, Zach B. Barrons, Christian A. Clermont, and Nicole Schrier. Stefanyshyn's work appears regularly in various academic journals with recurring publication venues such as Footwear Science, Journal of Sports Sciences, Scientific Reports, Sports Biomechanics, and Applied Sciences.

Some of the recent research papers authored or co-authored by Stefanyshyn include:

  • Increasing the midsole bending stiffness of shoes alters gastrocnemius medialis muscle function during running, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • The Influence of Footwear Midsole Thickness on Running Economy and Frontal Plane Ankle Stability, 2023, Footwear Science
  • The influence of midsole shear on running economy and smoothness with a 3D-printed midsole, 2022, Sports Biomechanics
  • Measuring Gait Velocity and Stride Length with an Ultrawide Bandwidth Local Positioning System and an Inertial Measurement Unit, 2021, Sensors
  • Influence of Artificial Turf Surface Stiffness on Athlete Performance, 2020, Life

The body of work reflects a focus on biomechanical properties of footwear and surface interactions in relation to athletic performance and injury prevention. Stefanyshyn's research includes experimental investigations into the effects of midsole stiffness, thickness, and shear properties on muscle function, running economy, and gait characteristics using advanced technologies such as inertial measurement units and 3D printing.

Overall, Stefanyshyn's scholarship is marked by contributions to understanding the mechanics of human movement in sports contexts, with applications toward improving athletic footwear and surfaces to optimize performance and mitigate injury risk.

Best Publications

  • Relation between running injury and static lower limb alignment in recreational runners

    V Lun;W H Meeuwisse;P Stergiou;D Stefanyshyn

  • Shoe inserts and orthotics for sport and physical activities

    Benno M. Nigg;Matthew A. Nurse;Darren J. Stefanyshyn

  • Shoe Midsole Longitudinal Bending Stiffness and Running Economy, Joint Energy, and EMG

    Jean-Pierre R Roy;Darren J Stefanyshyn

  • Foot orthotics affect lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during running

    Annegret Mündermann;Benno M. Nigg;R. Neil Humble;Darren J. Stefanyshyn

  • Relationship between footwear comfort of shoe inserts and anthropometric and sensory factors.

    Annegret Mündermann;Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg

  • Knee angular impulse as a predictor of patellofemoral pain in runners.

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Pro Stergiou;Victor M. Y. Lun;Willem H. Meeuwisse

  • Gait analysis in ankle osteoarthritis and total ankle replacement.

    Victor Valderrabano;Victor Valderrabano;Benno M. Nigg;Vinzenz von Tscharner;Darren J. Stefanyshyn

  • Mechanical energy contribution of the metatarsophalangeal joint to running and sprinting

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg

  • Changing the texture of footwear can alter gait patterns

    Matthew A. Nurse;Manuel Hulliger;James M. Wakeling;Benno M. Nigg

  • Influence of midsole bending stiffness on joint energy and jump height performance.

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg

  • The effect of material characteristics of shoe soles on muscle activation and energy aspects during running

    B.M Nigg;D Stefanyshyn;G Cole;P Stergiou

  • Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics, center of pressure, and leg joint moments during running

    Benno M. Nigg;Pro Stergiou;Gerald Cole;Darren J. Stefanyshyn

  • Contribution of the lower extremity joints to mechanical energy in running vertical jumps and running long jumps

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg

  • Kinematic changes after fusion and total replacement of the ankle: part 1: Range of motion

    Victor Valderrabano;Beat Hintermann;Benno M. Nigg;Darren Stefanyshyn

  • The Influence of High Heeled Shoes on Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle EMG of Normal Female Gait

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg;Veronica Fisher;Barry O'Flynn

  • Increased shoe bending stiffness increases sprint performance.

    Darren Stefanyshyn;Ciro Fusco

  • Dynamic Angular Stiffness of the Ankle Joint during Running and Sprinting.

    Darren J. Stefanyshyn;Benno M. Nigg

  • Identification of individual walking patterns using time discrete and time continuous data sets.

    W.I Schöllhorn;B.M Nigg;D.J Stefanyshyn;W Liu

  • Kinematic changes after fusion and total replacement of the ankle: part 2: Movement transfer.

    Victor Valderrabano;Beat Hintermann;Benno M. Nigg;Darren Stefanyshyn

  • Improved footwear comfort reduces oxygen consumption during running

    Geng Luo;Pro Stergiou;Jay Worobets;Benno Nigg

  • Kinematic changes after fusion and total replacement of the ankle: part 3: Talar movement.

    Victor Valderrabano;Beat Hintermann;Benno M. Nigg;Darren Stefanyshyn

  • Effect of shoe insert construction on foot and leg movement.

    Benno M. Nigg;Asra Khan;Veronica Fisher;Darren Stefanyshyn

Frequent Co-Authors

Benno M. Nigg
Benno M. Nigg University of Calgary
Beat Hintermann
Beat Hintermann University of Basel
Willem H. Meeuwisse
Willem H. Meeuwisse University of Calgary
Walter Herzog
Walter Herzog University of Calgary
Bjoern M. Eskofier
Bjoern M. Eskofier University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Yiannis Andreopoulos
Yiannis Andreopoulos University College London
Neil Dixon
Neil Dixon Loughborough University
Simon C. Watkins
Simon C. Watkins University of Pittsburgh
Véronique Michaud
Véronique Michaud École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Jan-Anders E. Månson
Jan-Anders E. Månson École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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