Our Open Science Commitment
Transparency, Reproducibility, and Global Access
MMSx Authority Institute (U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 41-2717794) follows FAIR principles — Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable — and holds that high-quality biomechanics research must be openly shared to accelerate discovery, enable independent replication, and support global collaboration.
All research outputs — including protocols, de-identified datasets, analysis documentation, and preprints — are made available through public repositories wherever possible, in compliance with ethical guidelines, participant privacy, and applicable data protection regulations (GDPR and HIPAA where relevant).
Every study is pre-registered on ClinicalTrials.gov before data collection. Every publication carries a permanent Crossref DOI (prefix 10.66078). Every dataset released carries a Zenodo or OSF DOI with full methodology documentation. Status labelling is explicit and mandatory: Active / Preliminary / Preprint / Peer-Reviewed — no premature claims, ever.
Pre-registration
All interventional studies registered on ClinicalTrials.gov before any data collection begins.
Persistent Identifiers
Every output carries a DOI — institutional (10.66078), Zenodo, or OSF — ensuring permanent citability.
Open Licensing
All JMMBS publications released under CC BY 4.0. Datasets released under CC BY 4.0 or CC0 where appropriate.
Privacy-First
Participant-level data is anonymized. No raw identifiable data is ever released. GDPR and HIPAA frameworks applied.
Status Transparency
Every output clearly labelled by peer-review status. Preprints shared for dialogue — never to bypass peer review.
Section 1 — Registered Clinical Trials & Datasets
Open & Accessible Datasets from Registered Studies
The following datasets are derived from studies pre-registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and conducted under GCP ICH E6(R3) and Declaration of Helsinki standards. All data is de-identified prior to release. Participant privacy is non-negotiable.
MMSx-STU-001 · NCT07220200
MOVE Protocol — Movement-Oriented Velocity of Engagement
Multi-site interventional case-series · 8-week rehabilitation framework · n=40
● Peer-Reviewed
⇩ Open Data
Published JMMBS
Multi-site case series evaluating the MOVE Protocol across three international sites (GFFI New Delhi n=16, BodyGNTX USA, IIKBS). Significant improvements in pain intensity, functional capacity, balance outcomes, and sit-to-stand performance at 8-week follow-up. De-identified aggregate data and summary statistics available for download via JMMBS supplementary materials.
Study Sites
GFFI New Delhi (n=16) · BodyGNTX USA · IIKBS India
Population
Musculoskeletal pain & rehabilitation (n=40)
Primary Outcomes
Pain, functional capacity, balance, sit-to-stand
Data Status
Aggregate summary data — open access via JMMBS
Available Data Variables
Pain Intensity (NRS)Balance ScoresFunctional Capacity Index
Sit-to-Stand TimesSession Protocol ParametersPre/Post Comparison Tables
MMSx-STU-002 · NCT07296640
BPIT 5-Line Pilot — Strength, HRV & Injury Risk Reduction
Prospective single-site interventional · Paired t-tests (α=0.05) · Cohen's d · n=23
● Peer-Reviewed
⇩ Zenodo DOI
Open Access
Pilot validation study of the BPIT 5-Line Principle. Key outcomes: 15–25% strength gains (1RM), HRV improvement (+12–18ms vs baseline), and reduction in knee valgus angle during functional movement testing. Archived on Zenodo with full methodology documentation and analysis script. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17594977.
Zenodo DOI
Population
Mixed training experience levels (n=23)
Duration
Prospective single-site · Pre-post design
Statistics
Paired t-tests · Cohen's d · α=0.05
Available Data Variables
1RM Pre/Post (kg)HRV (ms, RMSSD)Knee Valgus Angle (°)
HR Zones per LineSession Load MetricsEffect Sizesp-Values
MMSx-STU-003 · NCT07256717
BPIT Multi-Cohort Validation — Movement Efficiency & Neuromuscular Adaptation
Multi-site · BodyGNTX · GFFI · IIKBS · AIHFT · Bureau of Fitness Standards · n=369
● Preprint
🔒 Partial Release
Large multi-cohort validation of BPIT across five sites. Preprint archived on Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17551763). Aggregate summary statistics and between-site comparisons available. Participant-level data under restricted access pending full peer-review publication — available upon institutional data sharing request.
Zenodo Preprint DOI
Sites
5 sites across USA & India (n=369)
Open Data
Aggregate summaries & between-site tables
Restricted Data
Participant-level data — request required
Available Variables (Aggregate)
Movement Efficiency IndicesBetween-Site Comparisons
Neuromuscular Adaptation MetricsSite-Level Summary Statistics
MMSx-STU-004 · JMMBS DOI: 10.66078/JMMBS.2026.V3I1.016
MMSx-SCAN™ Inter-Rater Reliability & Normative Reference Dataset
ICC(2,1) reliability · 5 raters · n=870 · Shrout & Fleiss (1979)
● Peer-Reviewed
⇩ Open Access
The largest dataset in the MMSx Authority ecosystem (n=870). Inter-rater reliability study across five trained raters using the MMSx-SCAN™ assessment framework. ICC(2,1) values of 0.82–0.94 across domains. Normative reference ranges established by age group and sex. Full aggregate dataset and normative tables available via JMMBS supplementary materials. Published peer-reviewed in JMMBS 2026.
Sample
n=870 · 5 raters · Multiple age & sex strata
Reliability
ICC(2,1) = 0.82–0.94 across domains
Normative Data
Reference ranges by age and sex — open access
Available Variables
ICC Values per DomainSEM & MDC95% LoA
Normative Reference TablesAge-Stratified PercentilesSex-Disaggregated Data
MMSx-STU-005 · NCT Pending
MMSx-SCAN™ Multi-Site Movement Intelligence Registry
Observational registry · Open enrolment · Optional 4- and 12-week follow-up
● Actively Enrolling
Data Accumulating
An ongoing open observational registry collecting movement competency data across multiple international sites. Data releases are planned at 12-month intervals following internal quality review. Researchers wishing to receive registry data updates upon release should register their interest using the form below. Institutional partners may apply to join as contributing data sites.
Current Status
Active — sites recruiting internationally
Release Schedule
12-month intervals after quality review
Joining as a Site
Institutional application required
Data Notification
Register interest via form below
Raw Kinematic & Kinetic Data: Where force-plate time-series, marker trajectory files (.c3d), and EMG time-series data have been cleared for release, they are deposited on Zenodo in their original sampling frequency with full channel documentation. File format: .csv and .c3d. Calibration matrices and acquisition parameters are included in the repository README.
Section 2 — Data Access Policy
Three-Tier Data Access Framework
MMSx Authority applies a structured access framework that balances open science principles with participant privacy protection and responsible data stewardship.
Tier 1
Freely Downloadable — No Registration Required
Publicly released datasets, aggregate tables, normative data, and supplementary materials from peer-reviewed publications. Downloadable directly from Zenodo, OSF, or JMMBS without account registration for most files.
- Aggregate summary statistics from completed studies
- Normative reference tables (MMSx-SCAN™ n=870)
- Between-group comparison datasets
- JMMBS supplementary materials
- Analysis scripts where available
- Protocol documentation and SOPs
Tier 2
Restricted — Institutional Request Required
Participant-level de-identified data from ongoing or recently completed trials. Released under a formal Data Sharing Agreement to qualified institutional researchers with documented study rationale.
- De-identified participant-level datasets
- Raw kinematic time-series (.c3d format)
- EMG time-series and activation matrices
- Force-plate raw acquisition files
- Requires institutional email and affiliation
- Data Sharing Agreement required
Tier 3
Active Trials — Ethics Committee Review
Data from studies currently collecting participants. Available only for formal collaborative analysis upon Ethics Committee approval. All access governed by study-specific data sharing plan.
- MMSx-STU-005 registry data (accumulating)
- Interim data from active trials
- Requires ethics committee documentation
- Co-investigator agreement required
- Review timeline: 15–20 business days
- Institutional partnership preferred
Citation Requirement (All Tiers): All users of MMSx Authority datasets must cite the original study and attribute MMSx Authority Institute per CC BY 4.0 license terms. Re-identification of participants is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of the Data Sharing Agreement. See citation format in the Citation Requirements section below.
Section 3 — Preprints & Working Papers
Preprints, White Papers & Position Papers
Early versions of frameworks, methodological analyses, and position papers shared for academic dialogue and expert review. All documents clearly labelled by status. Preprints are shared to encourage academic dialogue — not to bypass peer review. None constitute finalized clinical guidelines.
Technical White Paper · Open Access PDF
MMSx Authority Gold Standard: Comprehensive Biomechanical Analysis of the Back Squat
A PhD-level applied biomechanics analysis of the barbell back squat, integrating joint mechanics, force-vector governance, neuromuscular control, spinal load management, and injury-risk pathways. Developed as a gold-standard technical reference for clinicians, coaches, and researchers. Not peer-reviewed; provided as an educational resource.
Spinal LoadForce VectorsNeuromuscularInjury RiskKinetic Chain
Position Paper · Public Preprint
Applied Biomechanics as Preventive Medicine
This position paper reframes applied biomechanics as a frontline preventive health science rather than a post-injury corrective tool. Integrates epidemiological data, neuromechanical theory, and clinical governance principles to argue for systematic movement screening, load-path correction, and biomechanical oversight as public-health imperatives. Covers global burden of musculoskeletal disorders, mechanical load misalignment as root pathology, neuromuscular governance models, and policy implications.
Preventive MedicineLoad ManagementPublic HealthMovement Screening
Technical White Paper · Educational Monograph v1.0 (2026)
Electromyography (EMG) in Applied Biomechanics
Rigorous educational and clinical foundation for interpreting EMG within applied biomechanics. Clarifies the relationship between neural drive, motor unit behavior, and mechanical output while addressing common misconceptions surrounding EMG amplitude, force production, and exercise effectiveness. Covers MVIC-based normalization, timing analysis, fatigue interpretation, and integration with kinematic and kinetic data for valid biomechanical decision-making.
EMGMotor UnitNeural DriveNormalizationFatigue
Preprint Manuscript · Manuscript in Preparation
Neural Efficiency Under Load: Motor Unit Recruitment and Rate Coding in Strength-Trained Athletes
Investigates motor unit recruitment ceilings, rate-coding behavior, and neural drive efficiency in strength-trained populations. Differentiates neural strategies across athlete types and clarifies why high EMG amplitude does not necessarily equate to effective force production. Methods: EMG normalization (MVC-based), rate coding analysis, neuromuscular asymmetry indices.
NeuromechanicsEMGRate CodingPerformance
Preprint Manuscript · Extended Analysis Complete
Fatigue-Induced Changes in Plantar Load Distribution During Barefoot Running
Evaluates how localized fatigue alters plantar pressure distribution during barefoot running. Region-specific increases in peak plantar pressures were observed in the heel, midfoot, and forefoot under repeated-measures fatigue exposure. Findings highlight fatigue-driven adaptations in distal load tolerance and altered force-transfer strategies during prolonged locomotion, with implications for overuse injury risk and running economy.
GaitPlantar PressureFatigueOveruse Injury
Applied Biomechanics Preprint · Draft Complete
Asymmetry in Loaded Squatting: A Biomechanical Analysis of Load-Management Strategy
Examines asymmetry as a load-management and protective strategy rather than a simple technical error. Ground reaction force bias, pelvic rotation, and unilateral dominance are evaluated under increasing barbell load. Key insight: asymmetry emerges as a context-dependent adaptive response, not a binary flaw — reframing its clinical interpretation across rehabilitation and strength training contexts.
Squat BiomechanicsGRF AsymmetryRehabilitationStrength
Section 4 — Open Abstract Library
Structured Abstracts & Research Summaries
The Open Abstract Library provides openly accessible structured summaries of all research activity within MMSx Authority, organized by research stream. Abstracts support academic preview, clinical insight, and collaborative discussion while preserving appropriate boundaries around unpublished data.
Stream 01 · Gait & Locomotion
Fatigue-Induced Changes in Plantar Load Distribution During Barefoot Running
Region-specific peak pressure increases in heel, midfoot, and forefoot under localized fatigue exposure. Implications for overuse injury risk and running economy under prolonged locomotion tasks.
Extended Analysis Complete
Read Abstract ↗
Stream 02 · Spine & Trunk
Biomechanical Squat Analysis: A Clinical Decision-Support Framework
Reframes the squat as a diagnostic stress test. Proposes system-level force transmission and proximal stability framework guiding clinicians to interpret movement as adaptive strategy, not isolated fault.
Position Paper Available
Read Abstract ↗
Stream 02 / 04 · Load Distribution
Asymmetry as a Load-Management Strategy in Barbell Squatting
GRF asymmetry and pelvic rotation analyzed under increasing load. Asymmetry reframed as context-dependent adaptive response, not binary technical flaw. Clinical implications for corrective sequencing.
Analytical MS in Preparation
Read Abstract ↗
Stream 05 · Clinical Rehabilitation
The Biomechanical Fallacy of Maximal Knee Abduction During Squatting
Large-sample observational analysis challenging forced abduction cueing models. Findings indicate disrupted natural load paths and increased shear at knee and hip. Completed analysis, summary available.
Completed — Summary Available
Read Abstract ↗
Stream 04 · Performance Biomechanics
Neural Efficiency Under Load: Motor Unit Recruitment and Rate Coding
Explosive and strength-dominant athletes show earlier motor pool recruitment and enhanced discharge rate capacity vs recreationally trained controls. Neural basis of performance specialization beyond hypertrophy.
MS Prepared for Submission
Read Abstract ↗
Stream 05 · Clinical Assessment
MMSx-SCAN™: A Movement Intelligence Assessment Framework
Multidimensional assessment integrating biomechanical flaw mapping, load tolerance indicators, and movement strategy classification. ICC 0.82–0.94 (n=870). Framework published; validation studies ongoing.
Framework Published — Peer-Reviewed
Read Full Paper ↗
Section 5 — JMMBS Open Access Journal
Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science
JMMBS — Fully Open Access. Always Free.
The official peer-reviewed journal of MMSx Authority Institute. All articles published immediately and permanently under CC BY 4.0 — no paywall, no embargo. Full-text PDFs and supplementary datasets available on jmmbs.org. All articles carry permanent Crossref DOIs (prefix 10.66078) and are indexed in the ROAD Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources.
Section 6 — Standards, Protocols & Lab Resources
IMSO Registry & Lab-Derived Protocol Resources
The International Movement Standards Organization (IMSO) maintains an open registry of exercise blueprints, assessment protocols, and competency standards — each assigned a permanent registry ID. All standards are openly licensed and permanently archived, providing a citable reference for education, research, and technology validation. Registry categories span five domains aligned with the ISO series: 1369 (personnel competence), 2369 (equipment), 3369 (protocols), 4369 (technology), and 5369 (nutrition).
IMSO Category 3369 · Protocol
Exercise Blueprints
Standardized movement blueprints for strength, rehabilitation, and functional training — with IMSO permanent IDs and version history.
Browse at imso-global.org
IMSO Category 3369 · Assessment
MMSx-SCAN™ Assessment Protocol
Standardized movement assessment protocol with ICC-validated reliability (0.82–0.94). Freely available for clinical and research use with citation.
DOI: 10.66078/JMMBS.2026.V3I1.016
IMSO Category 1369 · Competency
Practitioner Competency Standards
ISO/IEC 17024-aligned competency standards for movement professionals, implemented through BFS certification schemes.
bureauoffitness.org
Lab Resource · Powell, Ohio
Force-Plate Calibration Protocols
Sample calibration procedures for instrumented treadmill and AMTI-compatible force-plate systems used in MMSx Authority studies. Available upon data access request.
Request via access form below
Lab Resource · Powell + IIKBS
EMG Electrode Placement Guides
Standardized surface EMG electrode placement guides used across MMSx and IIKBS studies, aligned with SENIAM recommendations.
Request via access form below
Lab Resource · Data Acquisition
Data Acquisition Templates
Sample data collection templates, session logs, and participant screening forms used in MOVE Protocol and BPIT studies. .xlsx and .pdf formats.
Request via access form below
Section 7 — External Repository Links
Where to Find Our Data
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Zenodo
Primary external archive for MMSx Authority datasets, preprints, and supplementary files. All deposits carry permanent DOIs. Search "MMSx Authority" to locate all collections.
Search Zenodo ↗
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OSF — Open Science Framework
Pre-registration documents, analysis plans, and supplementary materials archived on OSF. Project pages link to registered protocols and openly shared outputs.
Search OSF ↗
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JMMBS Journal
Peer-reviewed publications with embedded supplementary datasets. All articles open access under CC BY 4.0. Full PDFs downloadable without registration.
Browse Articles ↗
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ClinicalTrials.gov
Pre-registered protocols, study updates, and results summaries for all MMSx Authority interventional studies (NCT07220200, NCT07296640, NCT07256717).
Search Trials ↗
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IMSO Standards Registry
Open registry for exercise blueprints, assessment protocols, competency standards, and technology validation frameworks with permanent registry IDs.
Browse Registry ↗
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Google Scholar
Track citation metrics, related works, and full-text links for all MMSx Authority publications indexed by Google Scholar's automated academic search.
Search Scholar ↗
Section 8 — Citation Requirements
How to Cite MMSx Authority Datasets & Publications
All users of MMSx Authority open data and publications are required to provide proper attribution per CC BY 4.0 license terms. Below are example citation formats for key outputs. Replace [Author(s)] and [Year] with the specific study's details as found on the original repository or publication page.
JMMBS Publication (APA 7th)
Mehta, N., [et al.]. ([Year]). [Article title]. Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science, [Vol]([Issue]). https://doi.org/10.66078/[article-id]
Replace [Vol], [Issue], and [article-id] with values from the published article header. DOI resolves permanently via Crossref.
MMSx-SCAN™ Reliability Dataset (APA 7th)
Mehta, N., [et al.]. (2026). MMSx-SCAN™ inter-rater reliability and normative reference values [Dataset]. Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science. https://doi.org/10.66078/JMMBS.2026.V3I1.016
Zenodo Dataset (Generic Format)
MMSx Authority Institute. ([Year]). [Dataset title] [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.[record-id]
DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17594977 = BPIT Pilot dataset; 10.5281/zenodo.17551763 = BPIT Multi-Cohort preprint.
Institution Citation (for affiliate authorship)
MMSx Authority – Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Research Inc., Powell, Ohio, USA (Ringgold ID: 848200; ISNI: 0000 0005 3015 0322)
Use this full institutional name and identifiers when listing MMSx Authority as an author affiliation on manuscripts submitted to journals or pre-registration systems.
Section 9 — Contribute to Open Science
Deposit, Collaborate & Contribute
Members of the Global Scientific & Clinical Collective and institutional partners are actively encouraged to contribute data, preprints, and protocols to the MMSx Authority open science ecosystem.
Deposit Co-Authored Datasets
Co-investigators on MMSx Authority studies may deposit their site's de-identified data contributions under the study's Zenodo collection. Attribution assigned per institutional data sharing agreement.
Submit Preprints via Our Process
Collective members may submit preprints for facilitated archiving on Zenodo or OSF under the MMSx Authority Open Science collection. Full methodology documentation and FAIR metadata required.
Participate in Open Projects
The MMSx-SCAN™ registry (MMSx-STU-005) is actively recruiting contributing sites globally. Institutional partners contribute data under shared ethics protocols and receive co-investigator credit.
Contribute to IMSO Standards
Movement scientists, clinicians, and technologists may submit draft standards to the IMSO registry for peer review and permanent assignment. Contributor credit is permanent and publicly recorded.
Open Science Contributions
Contact our Open Science team to discuss contribution pathways
For dataset deposits, preprint facilitation, standards submissions, and contributing site applications.
Section 10 — Data Access Request
Data Access Request Form
Use this form to request access to restricted datasets, pre-publication manuscript drafts, lab protocol resources, or to register your interest in receiving data notifications for active studies. All requests are reviewed by the MMSx Authority Research Ethics Committee. Response within 10–15 business days.
Data & Resource Access Request
MMSx Authority Institute · Open Science Office · open-science@mmsxauthority.org
✅ Your data access request has been received.
Our Research Ethics Committee will review your request and respond within 10–15 business days at the email address provided. For urgent enquiries, contact open-science@mmsxauthority.org directly.