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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective This study aimed to investigate potential moderators influencing the effects of manual therapy and exercise therapy on pain and functional outcomes in individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis, using data from the MOA trial. This is a secondary analysis of data from the MOA trial that compares the clinical effectiveness of manual ...
Daniel Cury Ribeiro +2 more
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The validity and inter-relationship of subjective and objective measurements of stiffness in human joints [PDF]
, 1988 Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease characterised by pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of function. Severity of these symptoms is extremely variable both between patients and over time in individual patients.
Rhind, Valerie M.
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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 +6 more
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Structural Design of a Multi-Stage Variable Stiffness Manipulator Based on Low-Melting-Point Alloys
TechnologiesSoft manipulators have garnered significant research attention in recent years due to their flexibility and adaptability. However, the inherent flexibility of these manipulators imposes limitations on their load-bearing capacity and stability. To address
Moufa Ye +5 more
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MECHANICAL VIBRATION CONTROL USING VARIABLE STIFFNESS ACTUATOR
Journal of Engineering, 2006 Active control strategy had been used for controlling the vibration response, with considering the simplification in the design and keep away from complexity and high cost in order to extend the actual application of the active control systems.
Bahaa Ibraheem Kazem, Yarub Omer Naji
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Dynamically variable negative stiffness structures
Science Advances, 2016 A novel active structure supports loads while dynamically and continuously changing stiffness by more than 100× in less than 10 ms.
Christopher B. Churchill +4 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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Variable stiffness methods of flexible robots for minimally invasive surgery: A review
Biomimetic Intelligence and RoboticsWith high flexibility and slim body, flexible robots have been widely used in minimally invasive surgery because they can safely reach the lesion deep inside the human body through small incisions or natural orifices.
Botao Lin, Shuang Song, Jiaole Wang
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Design and Analysis of a Novel Truss-Shaped Variable-Stiffness Deployable Robotic Grasper
IEEE Access, 2020 This paper presents a novel truss-shaped variable-stiffness deployable robotic grasper to grasp large unknown objects, the grasper comprises a series of basic modules and has the advantages of a large workspace, adjustable stiffness, and a high deploy ...
Changqing Gao +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart +5 more
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