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Validation of ankle strength measurements by means of a hand-held dynamometer in adult healthy subjects [PDF]

, 2017
Uniaxial Hand-Held Dynamometer (HHD) is a low-cost device widely adopted in clinical practice to measure muscle force. HHD measurements depend on operator’s ability and joint movements.
Ancillao, Andrea, Palermo, Eduardo, Rossi, Stefano   +2 more
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Use of MMG signals for the control of powered orthotic devices: Development of a rectus femoris measurement protocol [PDF]

, 2009
Copyright © 2009 Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society (RESNA). This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Assistive Technology, 21(1), 1 - 12, 2009, copyright Taylor & Francis, available online at: http ...
Barry D. T., Childress D. S., Elwell C. E., Ferris D. P., Giacomin J., Kampas P. H., Kendall F. P., Mathworks, McConnell K. G., Orizio C., Rao S. S., Raparelli T., Raparelli T., Redford J. B., Reilly P., Ross S. M., Smith D. B., Yoshitake Y.   +17 more
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Clinical course, costs and predictive factors for response to treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome: The PALMS study protocol [PDF]

, 2014
Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common neuropathy of the upper limb and a significant contributor to hand functional impairment and disability. Effective treatment options include conservative and surgical interventions, however it is
A Patel, AAM Gerritsen, AS Dowrick, BM Huisstede, BM Huisstede, C Evans, C Jerosch-Herold, Christina Jerosch-Herold, DH Palmer, DoH, DW Levine, E Demidenko, Edward CF Wilson, FD Burke, Health and Social Care Information Centre, I Atroshi, JDP Bland, JDP Bland, JDP Bland, JN Katz, Julian Blake, KC Chung, KGM Moons, KU Boyd, L Padua, Lee Shepstone, M Berger, M Foley, ME Goossens, O Sangha, P Hudak, PR Snaith, Q Shi, R Latinovic, S Byford, SC Marshall, SJ Kaplan, SV Kotsis, Tony Dyer, V Meys   +39 more
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Real-time human ambulation, activity, and physiological monitoring:taxonomy of issues, techniques, applications, challenges and limitations [PDF]

, 2013
Automated methods of real-time, unobtrusive, human ambulation, activity, and wellness monitoring and data analysis using various algorithmic techniques have been subjects of intense research. The general aim is to devise effective means of addressing the
Achumba, Ifeyinwa E., Azzi, Djamel, Bersch, Sebastian D., Khusainov, Rinat   +3 more
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3D (Bio) Printing Combined Fiber Fabrication Methods for Tissue Engineering Applications: Possibilities and Limitations

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biofabrication aims at providing innovative technologies and tools for the fabrication of tissue‐like constructs for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. By integrating multiple biofabrication technologies, such as 3D (bio) printing with fiber fabrication methods, it would be more realistic to reconstruct native tissue's ...
Waseem Kitana, Indra Apsite, Leonid Ionov   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study of vibration and its effect on health of the motorcycle rider [PDF]

, 2010
The motorcycle riders are subjected to extreme vibrations due to the vibrations of its engine, improper structural design of the motorcycle and the bad road conditions. The literature review reveals that the vibrations are most hazardous to the health if
Shivakumara, BS, Sridhar, V
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
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Effects of Wrist Tendon Vibration on Targeted Upper-Arm Movements in Poststroke Hemiparesis [PDF]

, 2011
Background. Impaired motor control of the upper extremity after stroke may be related to lost sensory, motor, and integrative functions of the brain. Artificial activation of sensory afferents might improve control of movement by adding excitatory drive ...
Conrad, Megan O., Scheidt, Robert A., Schmit, Brian D.   +2 more
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Anomalous Pressure‐Temperature Ultrahigh Sensitivities in Atomically Engineered Carbonitride MXenes for Multifunctional Wearable Human–Machine Interfaces: Joint Computational–Experimental Elucidations

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Atomically engineered layered 2D Ti3CNTz carbonitride MXene exhibits ultrahigh heat and pressure sensitivity, enabling dual‐mode sensors with 300%–400% performance enhancement and durability for real‐time health‐monitoring interface devices. Precise nitrogen incorporation (e.g., Ti3C1.8N0.2Tz) boosts conductivity, enhancing temperature response, while ...
Debananda Mohapatra, Ju‐Hyoung Han, Hyun Jin Kang, Jeong Eun Byun, Seonghun Lee, Sanghyuk Lee, Yeseul Son, Jaeeun Park, Tae Joo Shin, Youngho Kang, Jung Woo Lee, Soon‐Yong Kwon, Soo‐Hyun Kim   +12 more
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Epidemiologic Characteristics of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome through Occupational Disease Surveillance System in Busan, Ulsan, Kyungnam Province

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2003
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to estimate the epidemiologic characteristics of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) due to occupational exposure of hand transmitted vibration and to identify the occupations and industries where such exposures arises, and the main sources of exposure.METHODS: In April 2001 the Busan, Ulsan, and Kyung-Nam ...
Young hee Choi, Cheol In Yoo, Ji Ho Lee, Choong Ryeol Lee, Hun Lee, Young Wook Kim, Chang Ho Chae, Sang Baek Koh, Euna Kim, Lu Jin Lee, Yang ho Kim   +10 more
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