Todd L. Allinger
Sport Science, Medicine, and Education Resource Center
The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
5848 South Fashion Blvd.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107
phone: (801) 269-4017 fax: (801) 269-4015
e-mail: totallin=AT=ihc.com website: www.sportsci.org/team/todd.html
Education:
'95 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, University of Calgary.
Stability and the Descending Limb of the Force-Length Relation in Mouse Skeletal Muscle -- a Theoretical and Experimental Examination
'90 M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, University of Calgary.
A Method to Determine the Static Range of Motion of the Ankle Joint Complex -- In Vivo.
'85 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering with Highest Honors, Montana State University.
Positions Held:
'97 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
'95 - '97 Principal Biomechanics Researcher for the National Sports Centre, Calgary and the Olympic Oval to conduct biomechanics related research on Olympic level athletes (speed skating, freestyle skiing, synchro swimming, and luge).
'88 Research assistant for sport science projects (speed skating and bobsleigh) during the Winter Olympic Games, Calgary.
'85 - '87 Design Engineer, General Dynamics, Space Systems Division, San Diego. Fluid and pyrotechnic systems on Atlas-Centaur and Shuttle-Centaur rockets.
Consultation Experience:
'97 - '98 K2 Inc., Vashon, Washington, -- Lead engineer to produce a new clap style speed skate to optimize performance for Olympic medal hopefuls.
'96 - '97 Duecento Inc., The Netherlands -- Principal researcher to determine ice friction and blade properties for short track speed skating blades.
'93 & '94 Elite Training Systems Inc., Calgary -- Head of athlete testing to evaluate skating technique and conduct physiological testing for elite hockey players.
'93 Bauerfeind Inc., Germany -- Design engineer to develop a new 6-DOF, ankle joint complex, range of motion measurement device with external loading.
'92 - '93 K2 Inc., Vashon, Washington -- Principal researcher to mechanically test and improve prototypes of a new in-line skate that uses soft boot technology.
Teaching Experience:
'96 & '97 Sessional instructor for graduate courses in Applied Biomechanics (KNES 663), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary.
'96 Level IV & V Course Conductor for Speed Skating Biomechanics (Task #10), Canadian Coaching Certification Program, Montreal.
'95 & '96 Instructor, Biomechanics for Coaches (Level IV & V, all sports), National Coaching Institute, Calgary.
'95 Instructor for undergraduate course Biomechanics II (KNES 363), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary.
'93 Level IV & V Course Conductor for Speed Skating Biomechanics (Task #10), Canadian Coaching Certification Program, Calgary.
Design Projects:
'97 Test/design/develop a double-hinge ice speed skate (K2 Klap) that improves performance over typical clap skates.
'97 Design/develop/manufacture an ice friction testing device to measure friction between ice and a skate blade under different load conditions.
'96 Design/develop/manufacture a servo-controlled device to accurately measure the blade profile (rocker and bend) of a short track speed skate.
'93 Design/develop a 6-DOF, ankle joint complex, range of motion measurement device with external loading.
Awards and Grants:
'97 Patent pending -- Double Hinged Skate. Co-inventor with Tony Meibock.
'95 - '97 Grant from the High Performance Fund, University of Calgary, to develop a research program for elite athletes in the National Sports Centre, Calgary and with the Olympic Oval.
'94 Finalist for the Young Investigators Award, Eighth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics Conference, Calgary.
'90 - '93 Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Studentship.
Publications
Refereed Publications:
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., and Allinger, T.L. (1997) Forces of individual cat ankle extensor muscles during locomotion predicted using an optimization approach, Journal of Biomechanics (accepted).
Allinger, T.L. and Bogert, Ton J. van den. (1997) Skating technique for the straights, based on the optimization of a simulation model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29(2), 279-286.
Allinger, T.L., Herzog, W. and Epstein, M. (1996) Force-length properties in stable skeletal muscle fibers -- theoretical considerations, Journal of Biomechanics, 29(9), 1235-1240.
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., and Allinger, T.L. (1996) Mechanical power and work of cat soleus, gastrocnemius, and plantaris muscles during locomotion: Possible functional significance of muscle design and force patterns. Journal of Experimental Biology,/EM>, 199, 801-814.
Allinger, T.L., Epstein, M., and Herzog, W. (1996) Stability of muscle fibers on the descending limb of the force-length relation -- a theoretical consideration, Journal of Biomechanics, 29(5), 627-633.
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., T.R. Leonard, and Allinger, T.L. (1996). Role of the muscle belly and tendon of soleus, gastrocnemius, and plantaris in mechanical energy absorption and generation during cat locomotion, Journal of Biomechanics, 29(4), 417-434.
Guimaraes, A.C., Herzog, W., Allinger, T.L., and Zhang, Y.T. (1995). EMG-force relation of the cat soleus muscle during locomotion, and its association with contractile conditions during cat locomotion, Journal of Experimental Biology, 198, 975-987.
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., and Allinger, T.L. (1994). Force-sharing between cat soleus and gastrocnemius muscles during walking: Explanations based on electrical activity, properties, and kinematics, Journal of Biomechanics, 27(10),1223-1235.
Allinger, T.L. and Engsberg, J.R. (1993). A method to determine the range of motion of the ankle joint complex -- in vivo, Journal of Biomechanics, 26(1),69-76.
Nigg, B.M., Fisher, V., Allinger, T.L., and Engsberg, J.R. (1992). Range of motion of the foot as a function of age, Foot and Ankle, 13(6),336-343.
Engsberg, J.R. and Allinger, T.L. (1990). A function of the talocalcaneal joint during running support, Foot and Ankle, 11(2), 93-96.
Engsberg, J.R., Allinger, T.L., Harder, J.A. and Clynch, G. (1989). Standing pressure distribution for normal and below the knee amputee children, Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 13, 152-155.
Abstracts:
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., and Allinger, T.L. (1997) Forces of individual cat ankle extensor muscles during locomotion predicted using static optimization. Proceedings, XVIth International Society of Biomechanics Congress, Tokyo, Japan.
Allinger, T.L. and Bogert, A.J. van den (1996). Simulation model of optimal skating techniques -- the straights. Proceedings, Ninth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics (p. 244). Burnaby, B.C.
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., Leonard, T.R. and Allinger, T.L. (1994). Role of the muscle belly and tendon of cat soleus, gastrocnemius, and plantaris in mechanical energy absorption and generation during locomotion. Proceedings, Eighth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada, 252-253.
Allinger, T.L., Herzog, W., and Epstein, M. (1994). Analytical considerations about the stability of a muscle fiber composed of independent sarcomeres. Proceedings, Eighth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada, 84-85.
Prilutsky, B.I., Herzog, W., Allinger, T.L., and Leonard, T.R. (1994). Factors responsible for force-sharing between soleus and gastrocnemius muscles during cat locomotion. Conference Proceeding of the American Society of Biomechanics, Iowa City, Allinger, 117-118.
Allinger, T.L. and Herzog, W. (1993). Nonuniform sarcomere dynamics during shortening and stretch-shortening contractions with whole muscle. XIVth International Society of Biomechanics Congress, Paris, France, 84-85.
Allinger, T.L. and Herzog, W. (1993). Calculated activation of cat soleus muscle during locomotion. XIVth International Society of Biomechanics Congress, Paris, France, 82-83.
MacIntosh, B.R., Maki, W., and Allinger, T.L. (1993). Stimulation parameters for in situ muscle studies. Proceedings of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
Allinger, T. and Herzog, W. (1992). Calculated fiber lengths in cat gastrocnemius muscle during walking. Proceedings of NACOB II, North American Congress on Biomechanics, Chicago, USA, 81-82.
Brooks, G., Herzog, W., Leonard, T., and Allinger, T. (1992). Function of cat plantaris in ankle extension and digit flexion: a quantitative approach. Proceedings of NACOB II, North American Congress on Biomechanics, Chicago, USA, 505-506.
Allinger, T.L. and Engsberg, J.R. (1991). Range of motion of the ankle joint complex -- in vivo, Journal of Biomechanics, 25(7), 761.
Allinger, T.L. and Engsberg, J.R. (1989). A fixture for determining ankle joint complex range of motion -- in vivo. ASME 1989 Advances in Bioengineering, San Francisco, 122-123.
Engsberg, J.R. and Allinger, T.L. (1989). A function of the talocalcaneal joint during running support. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics, Burlington, VT, 128-129.
Allinger, T.L., Engsberg, J.R., Harder, J.A. and Clynch, G. (1988). Standing pressure distribution for normal and below the knee amputee children, Journal of Biomechanics, 21(10), 864.
Engsberg, J.R., Harder, J.A., Allinger, T.L. and Clynch, G. (1988). Knee instability in fibular hemimelic below the knee amputee children, Journal of Biomechanics, 21(10), 883.
Presentations:
Allinger, T.L. (1997). The K2 klap speed skate. Press conference. World Cup, Calgary, AB.
Allinger, T.L. (1997). A new speed skate design. Invited talk. K2 Inc., Vashon, WA.
Allinger, T.L. (1997). Skating technique as related to equipment performance. Invited lecture. NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR.
Allinger, T.L. and Bogert, A.J. van den (1996). Simulation model of optimal skating techniques -- the straights. Proceedings, Ninth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Burnaby, B.C.
Allinger, T.L., Herzog, W., and Epstein, M. (1994). Analytical considerations about the stability of a muscle fiber composed of independent sarcomeres. Eighth Biennial Conference, Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada (FINALIST IN "YOUNG INVESTIGATOR COMPETITION").
Allinger, T. and Herzog, W. (1992). Calculated fiber lengths in cat gastrocnemius muscle during walking. The Second North American Congress on Biomechanics, Chicago, USA.
Allinger, T.L. and Engsberg, J.R. (1991). Range of motion of the ankle joint complex -- in vivo. XIIIth International Congress on Biomechanics, Perth, Australia.
Herzog, W., Leonard, T.R., and Allinger, T.L. (1991). Changes in force sharing among cat triceps surae muscles as a function of movement intensity. XIIIth International Congress on Biomechanics, Perth, Australia.
Zatsiorsky, V., Herzog, W., Leonard, T.R., and Allinger, T.L. (1991). Relative intercompensation in force output of cat plantaris and gastrocnemius muscles. XIIIth International Congress on Biomechanics, Perth, Australia.
Allinger, T.L. and Engsberg, J.R. (1989). A fixture for determining ankle joint complex range of motion -- in vivo. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Winter Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Allinger, T.L., Engsberg, J.R., Harder, J.A., and Clynch, G. (1988). Standing pressure distribution for normal and below the knee amputee children. American Society of Biomechanics Meeting, Champaign, IL.
Other Publications:
Allinger, T.L. (1977). Phase II: Final design for a Double Hinged Ice Speed Skate (K2 Klap), K2 Inc., Vashon, WA.
Allinger, T.L. (1977). Phase I: Ideal Location of the Rotation Point in a Klap Skate -- Based on a Jumping Model, K2 Inc., Vashon, WA.
Allinger, T.L. (1997). Phase II: Effect of blade thickness on Ice Friction, Duecento, Netherlands.
Allinger, T.L. (1997). Phase I: Ice Friction Results of Eight Short Track Skate Blades, Duecento, Netherlands.
Allinger, T.L. (1997). Sport Biomechanics for Coaches. A manual for the National Coaching Institute, Canadian Coaching Certification Program, Calgary.
Allinger, T.L. (1993 & 1994). Four reports on failure loading tests of in-line skates, K2 Inc., Vashon, WA.
Advanced Technology Group (1987). A proposal for the definition study phase of a thermodynamic vent system in-space technology experiment to NASA, General Dynamics, Space Systems Division, San Diego, Proprietary document.
Hahn H, Allinger, T.L., Schrank C, and Turner S. (1986). Computer aided engineering systems and techniques for mechanical and fluid system design engineering, General Dynamics, Space Systems Division, San Diego, Proprietary document.
Allinger, T.L. (1984). Electric submersible pump bottom hole pressure calculation based on surface readings, Shell Oil, Western Exploration and Production, Traverse City.