Scientific Publications

Burns, G. T., Tam, N., Santos-Concejero, J., Tucker, R., & Zernicke, R. F. (2023). Assessing spring-mass similarity in elite and recreational runners. Frontiers in Physiology, 14.

Open Access DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1224459

Hanley, B., Bissas, A., Merlino, S., & Burns, G. T. (2023). Changes in running biomechanics during the 2017 IAAF world championships men's 1500 m final. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.

Open Access DOI: 10.1111/sms.14331

Joubert, D.P., Dominy, T.A., and Burns, G.T., (2023). Effects of Highly Cushioned and Resilient Racing Shoes on Running Economy at Slower Running Speeds.” International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.

DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0227

Mamon, M.A., Olthof, S.B.H., Burns, G.T., Lepley, A.S., Kozloff, K.M., and Zernicke, R.F. (2022). “Position-Specific Physical Workload Intensities in American Collegiate Football Training”. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(2).

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.04174

Burns, G.T. and Zernicke, R.F., (2021). “A simple computational method to estimate stance velocity in running.” Journal of Experimental Biology, 224(18).

Open Access DOI: 10.1242/jeb.242787

Burns, G. T., Gonzalez, R., Zendler, J. M., & Zernicke, R. F. (2021). “Bouncing behavior of sub-four minute milers.” Scientific reports, 11(1), 1-15.

Open Access DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89858-1

Burns, G. T., Gonzalez, R., & Zernicke, R. F. (2021). “Improving spring–mass parameter estimation in running using nonlinear regression methods.” Journal of Experimental Biology224(6), 21-30.

Open Access DOI: 10.1242/jeb.232850

Burns, G.T. (2020). Runners as Biomechanical Systems: New Approaches with the Spring-Mass Model (Doctoral dissertation). University of Michigan.

https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/155052

Burns, G. T., Kozloff, K. M., & Zernicke, R. F. (2020). “Biomechanics of Elite Performers: Economy and Efficiency of Movement.” Kinesiology Review9(1), 21-30.

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/krj/9/1/article-p21.xml

Burns, G.T. and Tam, N. (2020). “Is It the Shoes? A Simple Proposal for Regulating Footwear in Road Running.” British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54, 439-440.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31630088/

Burns, G.T., Zendler, J.M, & Zernicke, R.F. (2019). “Step Frequency Patterns of Elite Ultramarathon Runners During a 100-km Road Race.”  Journal of Applied Physiology, 126 (2), 426-468.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30543498

Burns, G.T., Zendler, J.M, & Zernicke, R.F. (2018). “Validation of a Wireless Shoe Insole for Ground Reaction Force Measurement.” Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(10), 1129-1138.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30427263

Zhu, A.F., Burns, G.T., Siljander, B., Waljee, J.F. and Ozer, K., (2018). “The Role of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex in Axial Stability of the
Forearm.” Journal of Wrist Surgery, 7(5), 404-408.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30349754

Wurtzel, C. N. W., Burns, G. T., Zhu, A. F., & Ozer, K. (2017). “Effects of Volar Tilt, Wrist Extension, and Plate Position on Contact Between Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon and Volar Plate.”  Journal of Hand Surgery42(12), 996-1001

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28927879

Burns, G. T., King, B. W., Holmes, J. R., & Irwin, T. A. (2017). “Evaluating Internal Fixation Skills Using Surgical Simulation.” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery99(5), e21.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28244920

Tannenbaum, E. P., Burns, G. T., Oak, N. R., & Lawton, J. N. (2017). “Comparison of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Metacarpal Fracture Plating Constructs Under Cyclic Loading.” The Journal of Hand Surgery42(3), e159-e165.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28259280

Dale, K. M., Burns, G. T., & Li, Y. (2017). “Biomechanical Evaluation of the Depth of Resection During Femoral Neck Osteoplasty for Anterior Impingement Following Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.” Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31169746

Wahlquist, T. C., Lee, J. J., Brunfeldt, A., Burns, G. T., Patel, R. D., & Graziano, G. P. (2016). “Biomechanical Analysis of Intervertebral Cement Extravasation in Vertebral Motion Segments”. Orthopedics, 40(2), e300-e304.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27925638

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