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Simultaneous and Proportional Control Based on an Enhanced Musculoskeletal Model

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
Recently, the musculoskeletal model (MM) has been widely studied for decoding movement intent from electromyography (EMG) signals. However, the decoding performance of the MM is impaired for the coordinated movements of multiple degrees of freedom (DoFs)
Lizhi Pan, Diyi Liu, Ruyi Wang, Jinhua Li   +3 more
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Minimal Important Change and Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Pain and Function With Exercise in Hip Osteoarthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this study was to estimate the minimal important change (MIC) and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for pain and physical function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis (OA) following a physiotherapist‐guided exercise intervention.
Yareni Guerrero, Fiona Dobson, Venkatesha Venkatesha, Kim Allison, Gabrielle Knox, Libby Spiers, Travis Haber, David J Hunter, Michelle Hall   +8 more
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Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions across the life stages [PDF]

, 2014
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect an estimated 6.1 million Australians across all ages, this report finds. Summary Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are common, affecting an estimated 6.1 million Australians (28% of the

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The effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound for musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb: a literature review [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Ultrasound is suggested as one of the treatment options available for soft tissue musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb and to this end, the objective was to review the literature and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic ...
Fletcher, Paul, Paul Fletcher, Curran, Mike, Pippa Shanks, Richard Thompson, Michael Curran, Shanks, Pippa, Thompson, Richard   +7 more
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Sensitivity of the Cervical Disc Loads, Translations, Intradiscal Pressure, and Muscle Activity Due to Segmental Mass, Disc Stiffness, and Muscle Strength in an Upright Neutral Posture

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
Musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine have increased considerably in recent times. To understand the effects of various biomechanical factors, quantifying the differences in disc loads, motion, and muscle force/activity is necessary.
Rizwan Arshad, Hendrik Schmidt, Marwan El-Rich, Kodjo Moglo   +3 more
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Formal and Informal Social Care in People With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Cross‐Sectional Multicenter Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living. This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disparate regions of England: Salford (urban) and Norfolk (rural).
Mehreen Somro, Karen Durrant, William G. Dixon, John McBeth, Alex MacGregor, Max Yates, Jenny H. Humphreys   +6 more
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Data sources for monitoring arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions [PDF]

, 2014
This report assesses the potential for existing data sources to improve our understanding of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and highlights future opportunities for improving data for monitoring these conditions.

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Maintained physical activity and physiotherapy in the management of distal upper limb pain – a protocol for a randomised controlled trial (the Arm Pain Trial) [PDF]

, 2014
Background Upper limb pain is a common cause of disability, demand for health care and lost work time. It is more likely to become persistent if it is accompanied by poor mental health, tendency to somatise, and negative beliefs concerning health and
Jones, Gareth T, Coggon, D., Macfarlane, G.J., Burton, K., Palmer, Keith T., McNamee, P., Jones, Gareth T., Coggon, David, Walker-Bone, Karen, Macfarlane, Gary J, Mertens, K., McCabe, C., McConnachie, A., Macfarlane, Gary J., Palmer, Keith T, Walker-Bone, K., McCabe, Candy, Heine, P.J., Burton, Kim, Mertens, Kathrin, Heine, Peter J, McNamee, Paul, Burton, A. Kim, McConnachie, Alex, Palmer, K. T., Palmer, K.T., Heine, Peter J., Coggon, D. (David), Dr., Jones, G.T.   +28 more
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Clinical Significance of Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring for Mycophenolate in Patients With Extrarenal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Clinical response to mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug level monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Zahraa Qamhieh, Dalia Sriwi, Callie Saric, Tripti Singh, Christie M. Bartels, Shivani Garg   +5 more
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Incidence and prevalence of complaints of the neck and upper extremity in general practice [PDF]

, 2005
OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence and prevalence of neck and upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints in Dutch general practice. METHODS: Data were obtained from the second Dutch national survey of general practice.
Bot, Sandra D.M., Bouter, L. M., Schellevis, F. G., Waal, J.M. van der, Schellevis, F.G., Dekker, J., Van Der Waal, J. M., Bouter, L.M.; id_orcid, Terwee, C. E., Terwee, C.B., Windt, D.A.W.M. van der, Windt - Mens, D.A.W.M. van der, Bouter, L.M., Bot, S.D.M., van der Windt-Mens, D.A.W.M., van der Waal, J.M., Van Der Windt, D. A.W.M.   +16 more
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