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Showing 1 to 20 of 928 for “"Biomechanics"”.
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The biomechanics of bruising
When an individual claims to have been subject to a physical assault, observation of physical injuries such as abrasions, avulsions and bruising can prove to be vital pieces of evidence. Bruising is the most common of these injuries, yet there is a lack of understanding of the parameters required …
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Chondrocyte biomechanics and chondrogenesis
This thesis contributes to two aspects of cartilage research: understanding the biomechanical characteristics of single chondrocytes, and tissue engineering musculoskeletal cartilages with human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). Both of these areas of investigation are motivated by the significant …
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Gesture Recognition in Tennis Biomechanics
The purpose of this study is to create a gesture recognition system that interprets motion capture data of a tennis player to determine which biomechanical aspects of a tennis swing best correlate to a swing efficacy. For our learning set this work aimed to record 50 tennis athletes of similar …
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Biomechanics and dynamics of turning
In chapter one, I examine the extent to which a pelagic marine gastropod, Clione limacina, turns by changing its wingstroke kinematics versus shifting its tail position as a rudder. I find that there is no evidence for tail-ruddering in free-swimming animals under the conditions tested. In response …
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Biomechanics of Hierarchical Elastic Systems
… be combined to inform our understanding of the biomechanics of hierarchical elastic systems.</p><p>When considering spring systems at the level of a single structure, morphology is one major structural aspect that affects mechanics. Continuous changes in morphology are capable of dividing a …
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The biomechanics of human locomotion
Includes bibliographical references. The thesis on CD-ROM includes Animate, GaitBib, GaitBook and GaitLab, four quick time movies which focus on the functional understanding of human gait. The CD-ROM is available at the Health Sciences Library.
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Biomechanics of the human chorioamnion
The human fetal membrane, namely the chorioamnion, is the structural soft tissue retaining the amniotic fluid and the fetus during pregnancy. Its biomechanical integrity is crucial for maintaining a healthy gestation and a successful delivery. The premature rupture of the fetal membrane (PROM) can …
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Biomechanics of cross-country skiing locomotion
Cross-country skiing constitutes ancestral method for moving along in a snow environment.A number of techniques have been developed to facilitate this. Among these techniques, one of them; namely the Diagonal Stride Technique( DST) has been described by authors as an extension of walking and …
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Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function
Pain and disorders of the human Achilles tendon can impact on the quality of life of those involved in leisure activities as well as professional sports, and also activities of daily living. Clinically, Achilles problems are challenging as no ‘golden standard’ exists for assessment of risk factors …
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Ocular biomechanics of the anterior segment
… thesis investigates methods of examining corneal biomechanics using non-contact tonometry and introduces novel techniques to investigate corneal material properties in vivo. A comprehensive systems analysis of the CorvisST (CST) and Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) was performed. Pressure sensors …
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Biomechanics Of Slips In Alternative Footwear
… The purpose of the study was to analyze the biomechanics of human locomotion under normal dry flooring conditions and under slippery flooring conditions with three commonly used alternative casual footwear [thong style flip-flops (ff), crocs with clogs (cc) and slip resistant low-top shoe …
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The biomechanics of the human tongue
The human tongue is composed mainly of skeletal-muscle tissue, and has a complex architecture. Its anatomy is characterised by interweaving, yet distinct muscle groups. It is a significant contributor to the phenomenon of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is a pathological condition defined as the …
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Hip fracture and fall impact biomechanics
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Whitaker College of Health Sciences and Technology, 1994.
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The Biomechanics of Thoracic Skeletal Response
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2008 there were a total of 37,261 automotive related fatalities, 26,689 of which were vehicle occupants. It has been reported that in automotive collisions chest injuries rank second only to head injuries in overall number …
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Biomechanics-Based Optimization for Exoskeleton Design
The goal of this thesis is to use biomechanical data describing shoulder motion to determine optimal parameters to assist in the design of a 5 DOF active shoulder exoskeleton. This thesis will provide a proof of concept on optimization techniques using motion data using a simplified 3 DOF model to …
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Gait biomechanics following unilateral hamstring fatigue
… to experience significant changes to their gait biomechanics. Fatigue induced by eccentric muscle contractions presents similarly to HSIs, both accompanied by strength and neuromuscular deficits. This study's overall objective is to examine the short- and long-term effects of unilateral hamstring …
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Biomechanics of Head Impacts in Soccer
An estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year. Little research has been collected on soccer players, despite women's soccer having the third highest rate of concussion among all popular collegiate sports. The objective of this work was to evaluate multiple interventions that …
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