Linjuan WEI

Ms. Linjuan WEI

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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13 August 2025 in Journal of Biomechanics
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GZGuoxin Zhang
Guoxin Zhang
TCTony Linwei Chen
Tony Linwei Chen
LWLinjuan WEI
Linjuan WEI
FBFangbo Bing
Fangbo Bing
HCHejin Cai
Hejin Cai
MZMing Zhang
Ming Zhang

29 June 2024 in Bioengineering
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LWLinjuan WEI
Linjuan WEI
YWYan Wang
Yan Wang
YPYinhu Peng
Yinhu Peng
GZGuoxin Zhang
Guoxin Zhang
QTQitao TAN
Qitao TAN
MZMing Zhang
Ming Zhang
Background: The treatment options for third-trimester musculoskeletal issues are limited. This study aims to examine how heel height affects gait biomechanics and provides heel height recommendations for various musculoskeletal problems. Methods: Five third-trimester gravidas were recruited wearing uniform footwear with four heel heights (0 mm, 15 mm, 30 mm, and 45 mm). Lower-limb muscle forces, joint angles, joint torques, joint contact forces, and ground reaction forces (GRF) at specific moments (the first peak, valley, and second peak of GRF) were collected for one-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: The soleus, gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior, plantaris, obturator externus, gluteus maximus, gemellus superior, and obturator internus were the smallest at heel heights of 45 mm and 15 mm at the valley of GRF. Hip extension and knee flexion displayed the smallest joint angle and joint torques at a height of 15 mm. Ankle joint contact force decreased with increased heel height. Conclusions: The height of the heel significantly impacts muscle force, joint angles, joint torques, and joint contact force. A heel of 15 mm might be the most suitable heel height to potentially avoid or alleviate musculoskeletal problems during the third trimester.