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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Daily living activities"”.
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Biomechanical modelling of human knee during living activities
… function of each anatomical structure during daily living activities. The main aim of this study was to obtain a subject-specific model of the knee joint of a selected healthy subject. In particular, 3D models of the cruciate ligaments and of the tibio-femoral articular contact were proposed …
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Robot-Assisted Physical Therapy for cognition and motor skill enhancement in people with dementia.
… affecting mobility and movements in carrying out daily living activities in the elderly population. It poses significant challenges in healthcare, particularly in the context of caregiving and therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing patients’ physical and cognitive functions. This study …
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Magneto-rheological fluid orthosis for suppressing tremor
… conditions. This condition may seriously impact daily living activities. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the possibility of the development of a wearable technology that is capable of exerting torques at a user's joints for suppressing tremor. This thesis is based on the concept of …
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Design and development of a 7 degree-of-freedom powered exoskeleton for the upper limb
… kinematics and dynamics of the upper limb during daily living activities was among several factors guiding the development of an anthropomorphic, seven degree-of-freedom (DOF), powered arm exoskeleton. Additional design inputs include anatomical and physiological considerations, workspace …
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Effect of low back pain on activities of daily living in patients seen at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka,Zambia:a cross sectional study the Oswestry disability index
… To establish the effect of low back pain on daily living activities among the patients seen at University Teaching Hospital, Orthopedics clinic, Lusaka, Zambia using the Oswestry Disability Index. Methodology: This was the cross sectional study that was conducted at University Teaching …
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Effect of low back pain on activities of daily living in patients seen at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka,Zambia:a cross sectional study the Oswestry disability index
… To establish the effect of low back pain on daily living activities among the patients seen at University Teaching Hospital, Orthopedics clinic, Lusaka, Zambia using the Oswestry Disability Index. Methodology: This was the cross sectional study that was conducted at University Teaching …
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Developing a protocol for an online exercise programme for cerebral palsy clients using 'Physitrack'
… motor skills, leading to poor performance in daily living activities and restricted participation. The advancement and accessibility of technology show successful integrations in other special populations of games and applications (apps) (i.e., Virtual reality (VR)). However, the use of …
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A terapia ocupacional na atenção básica: um olhar voltado para o agente comunitário de saúde
… through home-based visits. However, this daily work routine involves situations that create overwork, which the agents are often not prepared for, enabling the emergence of physical and mental strain, which may interfere in the performance of activities related to other areas of …
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Parkinson's disease: An investigation of relevant marital and family factors
… be correlated with the amount of assistance in activities of daily living required by the patient. These factors included marital satisfaction, marital cohesion, marital adaptability, severity of illness, quality and quantity of family contact, and demographic data. Forty-three spousal …
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Validation Testing of a Synthetic Spine and Upgraded Protocol for a Biomechanical Evaluation of a Lumbar Spinal Orthosis
… back support test protocol that was set to match daily living activities (DLAs) and offload an average human torso weight. Placed under a 150N vertical load, DMO4 successfully offloaded the lumbar spine in upright stance through 25° of flexion and 10° of extension. DMO4 was also successful at …
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Women's experiences of their perineum following childbirth: expectations, reality and returning to normality.
… following a vaginal birth, affected the way daily living activities were carried out. Initially purposeful sampling was utilised to recruit women but as important issues emerged recruitment continued through theoretical sampling. Following childbirth women expressed a strong desire to get …
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Design, Validation, and Clinical Testing of a Novel Fastening Device for a Scoliosis Brace
… tension occurred during deep breathing and some daily activities which led to discomfort. Consequently, discomfort often led to poor user compliance and reduced brace wear hence decreasing treatment efficacy. Treatment efficacy also decreased due to a loss of strap tension activities of lying …
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Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment using Multiple Data Modalities
… significantly with the ability to maintain daily living activities. Although a cure for dementia has not been found yet, it is often stressed that early identification of individuals at risk of dementia can be instrumental in treatment and management. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is …
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Influence of Intelligent Assitive Technology on the Daily Activities of Visually Impiared People
… capabilities, leading to affected individuals living less than optimal lives. Intelligent assistive technologies (IATs) provide essential support for VIPs' daily living activities (ADLs). These IATs include communication, mobility, visual, and daily activity assistive devices. Studies conducted …
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Fatigue and self-management strategies among patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving haemodialysis: a prospective qualitative exploration conducted in the Sultanate of Oman
… haemodialysis is fatigue. Fatigue impacts upon daily living activities, social functioning and psychological wellbeing, leading to poor quality of life. Across the Gulf States, up to 85% of patients receiving haemodialysis have reported fatigue. Despite this substantial incidence, the level of …
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CARDIOVASCULAR CONSEQUENCES AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY AND THE EFFECTS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
… pressure in people with SCI after 12 weeks of daily low-level ES using a wearable clothing garment. Twelve participants were instructed to wear the ES garment every day or night. The ES protocol lasted for 6 hours and consisted of 8x30 minutes of active ES with 15 minutes rest in-between. Three …
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A Novel Distractive and Mobility-Enabling Lumbar Spinal Orthosis for Treating Mechanical Low Back Pain
… up and sustained spinal off-loading throughout daily living ranges of flexion and extension movement, b) Test the new orthosis prototype in a controlled laboratory environment, and c) Organize and carry out a clinical pilot study with patients suffering from mechanical LBP to determine the …
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Development of a Mobility-Enabling Spinal Orthosis and Methods for Evaluating and Developing Spinal Orthoses on a Robotic Platform
… hinders therapeutic exercise, independent living, and return to work. The cosmetic stigma of wearing an external pneumatic assembly large enough to provide significant offloading may provide additional disincentives to user compliance. Also, there was not, to our knowledge, a scientific …