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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Movement science"”.
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Shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users: towards a multi-disciplinary solution for a multi-faceted problem
… and analyses from fields related to human movement science such as human motor control theory, non-linear dynamics and human factors (occupational ergonomics) are adopted to identify potential biomarkers that relate to shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users. This dissertation concludes …
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Development and evaluation of postural control models for lifting motions and balance control
… This research contributed to the field of human movement science by providing a motion simulation model that can accurately predict novel human motions and provide interpretations of potential human motion planning strategies. Understanding balance control is another research focus in this …
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Role of Transverse Plane Hip Range of Motion and Strength on Pain and Function in Hip Osteoarthritis
… and a lower overall quality of life. The initial movements to diminish are hip flexion and internal rotation (Cibulka, Strube, et al., 2009; Cibulka et al., 2014) Decreased function and pain are significant concerns in people with hip OA. The literature reports lower extremity muscle weakness, …
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Cognition in action C-i-A: Rethinking gesture in neuro-atypical young people: A conceptual framework for embodied, embedded, extended and enacted intentionality
… of knowledge from the domains of Philosophy, Science and Technology, including practices in the clinical, technology design and performance arts arenas. The C-i-A is a descriptive, non-computational feature-based framework. Its development centred around two key questions that served as …
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Evaluation of the life orientation programme in Eastern Cape schools with a focus on sexuality education
… such as sociology, psychology, political science, human movement science, with the objective of making informed decisions and choices (Department of Education, 2003). Thus, Life Orientation Programme was to provide the necessary guidance for skills development, (Department of Education, …