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Efficient cortical coding of 3D posture in freely behaving rats

open access: yesScience, 2018
Posture in the brain Our understanding of the neural basis of motor control originates in studies of eye, hand, and arm movements in primates. Mimica et al.
Bartul Mimicat   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Scientific basis of the OCRA method for risk assessment of biomechanical overload of upper limb, as preferred method in ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2018
We are writing in regards to Armstrong et al`s recent discussion paper (1), which addresses the scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors and more specifically the OCRA methodology.
Daniela Colombini, Enrico Occhipinti
doaj   +1 more source

Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane

open access: yesScoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 2018
BackgroundThe physiological sagittal spinal curvature represents a typical feature of good body posture in the sagittal plane. The cervical and the lumbar spine are curved anteriorly (lordosis), while the thoracic segment is curved posteriorly (kyphosis).
D. Czaprowski   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

POSTURE AND ANAESTHESIA [PDF]

open access: yesSurvey of Anesthesiology, 1960
The effects of posture on respiration may include changes in pulmonary blood volume, changes in the compliance of the lungs, changes in the intrapulmonarv distribution of the inspired air, and limitations in the expansion of the lungs from simple mechanical interference with the normal diaphragmatic movement, the lateral expansion of the chest, and the
openaire   +4 more sources

Assessment of Postural Load during Melon Cultivation in Mediterranean Greenhouses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Health and safety at work directly influence the development of sustainable agriculture. In the agricultural sector, many farm workers suffer musculoskeletal disorders caused by forced posture. The objective of this research is to assess working postures
Callejón Ferre, Ángel Jesús   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Posture Detection Based on Smart Cushion for Wheelchair Users

open access: yesItalian National Conference on Sensors, 2017
The postures of wheelchair users can reveal their sitting habit, mood, and even predict health risks such as pressure ulcers or lower back pain. Mining the hidden information of the postures can reveal their wellness and general health conditions.
Congcong Ma   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The effect of smartphone usage time on posture and respiratory function

open access: yesJournal of Physical Therapy Science, 2016
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in posture and respiratory functions depending on the duration of smartphone usage.
S. Jung   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Chiropractic rehabilitation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: end-of-growth and skeletal maturity results

open access: yesClinics and Practice, 2017
The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiographic outcomes obtained in a sample of patients treated with a chiropractic scoliosis-specific exercise program for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Mark W. Morningstar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scoping out noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation: a review of the parameters used to improve postural control

open access: yesFrontiers in Neuroscience, 2023
ObjectiveNoisy galvanic vestibular stimulation (nGVS) has been used to facilitate vestibular function and improve gait and balance in people with poor postural control.
Ruth McLaren   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgery for subacromial impingement syndrome and occupational biomechanical risk factors in a 16-year prospective study among male construction workers

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2023
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the association between occupational biomechanical exposures and the occurrence of surgical treatment for subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).
Charlotte Lewis   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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