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Adaptive Reference Inverse Optimal Control for Natural Walking With Musculoskeletal Models

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022
An efficient inverse optimal control method named Adaptive Reference IOC is introduced to study natural walking with musculoskeletal models. Adaptive Reference IOC utilizes efficient inner-loop direct collocation for optimal trajectory prediction along ...
Jiacheng Weng, Ehsan Hashemi, Arash Arami   +2 more
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A Computationally Efficient Musculoskeletal Model of the Lower Limb for the Control of Rehabilitation Robots: Assumptions and Validation

Applied Sciences, 2022
We present and validate a computationally efficient lower limb musculoskeletal model for the control of a rehabilitation robot. It is a parametric model that allows the customization of joint kinematics, and it is able to operate in real time.
Nidal Farhat, Pau Zamora, David Reichert, Vicente Mata, Alvaro Page, Angel Valera   +5 more
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Consistency Among Musculoskeletal Models: Caveat Utilitor [PDF]

Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2013
Musculoskeletal simulation software and model repositories have broadened the user base able to perform musculoskeletal analysis and have facilitated in the sharing of models. As the recognition of musculoskeletal modeling continues to grow as an engineering discipline, the consistency in results derived from different models and software is becoming ...
David W, Wagner, Vahagn, Stepanyan, James M, Shippen, Matthew S, Demers, Robin S, Gibbons, Brian J, Andrews, Graham H, Creasey, Gary S, Beaupre   +7 more
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Statistical Modeling of Lower Limb Kinetics During Deep Squat and Forward Lunge

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020
PurposeModern statistics and higher computational power have opened novel possibilities to complex data analysis. While gait has been the utmost described motion in quantitative human motion analysis, descriptions of more challenging movements like the ...
Joris De Roeck, J. Van Houcke, D. Almeida, P. Galibarov, L. De Roeck, Emmanuel A. Audenaert, Emmanuel A. Audenaert, Emmanuel A. Audenaert, Emmanuel A. Audenaert   +8 more
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A Differentiable Dynamic Model for Musculoskeletal Simulation and Exoskeleton Control

Biosensors, 2022
An exoskeleton, a wearable device, was designed based on the user’s physical and cognitive interactions. The control of the exoskeleton uses biomedical signals reflecting the user intention as input, and its algorithm is calculated as an output to make ...
Chao-Hung Kuo, Jia-Wei Chen, Yi Yang, Yu-Hao Lan, Shao-Wei Lu, Ching-Fu Wang, Yu-Chun Lo, Chien-Lin Lin, Sheng-Huang Lin, Po-Chuan Chen, You-Yin Chen   +10 more
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Sintomatología musculoesquelética en estudiantes de enfermería: un análisis de concepto [PDF]

, 2019
Objective: to analyze the musculoskeletal symptomatology concept in undergraduate nursing students through Rodgers' evolutionary method. Method: An integrative review of the literature was performed for the identification and selection of ten articles.
Antunes, Ana Vanessa, Firmino, Cristiana Furtado, Marques, Fátima Mendes, Marques, Joana Mendes, Simões, Celeste, Sousa, Luís Manuel Mota   +5 more
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Engineered miniaturized models of musculoskeletal diseases [PDF]

Drug Discovery Today, 2016
The musculoskeletal system is an incredible machine that protects, supports and moves the human body. However, several diseases can limit its functionality, compromising patient quality of life. Designing novel pathological models would help to clarify the mechanisms driving such diseases, identify new biomarkers and screen potential drug candidates ...
Bersini, Simone, Arrigoni, Chiara, Lopa, Silvia, Bongio, Matilde, Martin, Ivan, Moretti, Matteo   +5 more
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Optimal treatment strategies for musculoskeletal diseases [PDF]

, 2013
This paper presents a model which aims to find an optimal treatment time for patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The stochastic dynamic programming model presented is based on minimizing expected costs given a stochastic processes for cure with ...
Haugen, Kjetil K.
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Lived experiences of informal caregivers of people with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-ethnography [PDF]

, 2021
BACKGROUND: People with chronic pain often seek support from friends and family for everyday tasks. These individuals are termed informal caregivers. There remains uncertainty regarding the lived experiences of these people who care for individuals with ...
Bowlby J., Bronfenbrenner U, GBD, Major CH, Mease P., Merskey H, Sofaer-Bennett B   +6 more
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The influence of pain on tibiofemoral joint contact force and muscle forces in knee osteoarthritis patients during stair ascent

Engineering Reports, 2020
This study investigated the tibiofemoral joint (TFJ) forces and supporting muscle forces displayed by knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients during stair ascent, and if these forces were influenced by the presence of pain. Fifteen knee OA patients partitioned
Phil D. B. Price, Connor Gissane, Daniel J. Cleather   +2 more
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