Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	61366
Country	Australia

Received	2020-12-04 05:49
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Category	Rehabilitation
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Slacklining: A narrative review on the origins, neuromechanical models and therapeutic use
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Charles Philip Gabel, Bernard Guy, Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia and Markus Melloh
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Corresponding Author	Charles Philip Gabel, BPhty, MSc, PhD, Physiotherapist, Research Scientist, Research, Access Physiotherapy, 12 Grandview DR, Coolum Beach 4573, Australia. cp.gabel@bigpond.com
Key Words	Slacklining; Neuromechanics; Human movement; Model; Balance; Rehabilitation
Core Tip	Slacklining is an ancient, however modern scientific literature is very recent and limited. This paper explores slacklining’s origins to provide background on its evolution and incorporation into prehabilitation and rehabilitation. Existing mechanical models and neurophysiological explanations are considered, summarised, and their applications and knowledge-gaps highlighted. Consequently, the need for improved understanding and descriptive and mathematical models are highlighted to ensure a multi-tiered understanding of slacklining’s unique and complex neuro-motoric requirements for it multiple applications including with human functional movement. With understanding slacklining’s history and fundamentals comes the potential for future broader applications for functional movement, prosthesis, automation, and machine learning.
Publish Date	2021-06-11 13:34
Citation	Gabel CP, Guy B, Mokhtarinia HR, Melloh M. Slacklining: A narrative review on the origins, neuromechanical models and therapeutic use. World J Orthop 2021; 12(6): 360-375
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v12/i6/360.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.360

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