Estimation of musculo-tendinous force in lower extremity

Abstract

The mathematical model of the human lower extremities was used to study and predict the musculo-tendinous load in ankle joint. In this study Genetic Algorithm was applied to the mathematical model to estimate the precisely musculo-tedinous load in ankle joint. However, the solutions show that there are some differences between the solutions obtained by the typical optimization method and those for major muscles developed here. It means that modifying the value of some parameters would be necessary in order to find the optimal load.