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This article proposes a soft wearable robot (WeaRo) to assist workers while executing manual handling tasks. With its innovative design, the WeaRo effectively assists multiple body parts during manual handling tasks while using a single motor. Furthermore, the components of the WeaRo are assembled onto a fabric‐based suit, ensuring high performance and
Dongun Lee+3 more
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Injury risk factors, screening tests and preventative strategies: A systematic review of the evidence that underpins the perceptions and practices of 44 football (soccer) teams from various premier leagues [PDF]
Purpose: To systematically review the scientific level of evidence for the ‘Top 3’ risk factors, screening tests and preventative exercises identified by a previously published survey of 44 premier league football (soccer) teams.
Alan McCall+41 more
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ABSTRACT Background Foot and ankle muscle strengthening exercises are common interventions for many musculoskeletal conditions that are associated with pain and limited function in the lower limb. The scientific literature has a multitude of strengthening exercises recommended, and they have been criticized for not adhering to best practice and for ...
John W. A. Osborne+4 more
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Objective: To investigate how dynamic neuromuscular control, postural sway, joint position sense, and incidence of ankle sprain are influenced by balance training in athletes compared with the control group in randomized clinical trials.
G. S. de Vasconcelos+3 more
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Custom Foot Orthoses: A Retrospective Analysis of 1000 Prescriptions From New Zealand Podiatrists
ABSTRACT Background Podiatrists frequently prescribe foot orthoses to manage a range of musculoskeletal complaints. This study aimed to understand what characteristics were included in the design of custom foot orthoses, how symmetrically these were applied and whether there was an association between these features and the clinical diagnosis.
Aaron Jackson+5 more
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This study aimed to determine static postural stability between individuals with ankle sprain injuries and ACL reconstruction. Thirty subjects (74.10±8.82 kg, 180.05±7.64 cm 19.94±2.18 yr) were divided into three groups which include ACL-R (n=10), ankle ...
Mohseni Farnaz+2 more
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Introduction: Ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in sport activities. Hip abductor and external rotator weakness may compromise lower extremity alignment and balance, and increase the risk of lateral ankle sprain.
Amirhossein Roshanfekr+3 more
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Abstract Purpose To assess the effect of beach handball training during the indoor handball off‐season on the incidence of indoor handball injuries over three seasons. It was hypothesised that off‐season beach handball training would be associated with a lower injury incidence in indoor handball season.
Hannes Degenhardt+7 more
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Background Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries in the athletic population that have been addressed with prevention strategies that include bracing and balance training.
R. Bellows, C. K. Wong
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