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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Required Coefficient of Friction"”.
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An Exploratory Study Investigating the Time Duration of Slip-Induced Changes in Gait
The biomechanics of slips are commonly studied in laboratory settings in an effort to improve the understanding of slip mechanisms for the advancement of slip and fall prevention strategies and risk assessment methods. Prior studies have shown changes in gait after slipping, and these changes can …
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The Effect of Mental Fatigue on Risk of Falling
Slips, trips, and falls are the costliest source of disabling injuries in the workplace, costing $18.6 billion annually. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mental fatigue on gait variables associated with the risk of slipping and tripping. The study also investigated the …
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The Effects of Age on Stress and The Biomechanics of Slips and Falls
… if stress and anxiety associated with a fear of falling contributes to the increased incidents of falls among older adults. The investigation compared physiological parameters, with biomechanical parameters of walking for twenty-eight participants in two age groups: (18-35) and (65 or older). …
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Evaluation of Gait and Slip Characteristics for Adults with Mental Retardation
… retardation (MR) experience a greater number of falls than their non-disabled peers. To date, efforts to understand the causes for these falls have primarily involved qualitative studies that use largely subjective measures to quantify stability. Performing a more objective biomechanical gait …
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Effects of Quadriceps Fatigue on the Outcomes of Slips and Falls
… developing effective interventions for reduction of injuries caused by these accidents. Existing epidemiological evidence suggests that localized muscle fatigue might be considered as an intrinsic risk factor that causes lack of balance control leading to falls. The literature on the relationship …
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Assessing the Effects of Exoskeletons on Physical Demands, Trip and Slip Risks, and User Perceptions in Manual Mining Tasks
… and improving work performance. The purpose of this dissertation was to assess the potential benefits of using EXOs for addressing health and safety challenges encountered by miners, while also examining the limitations associated with EXO use, as a means of providing new evidence to guide …
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The Effects of Transitioning Between Different Floor Surfaces on Gait Characteristics of the Elderly
Each year the rate of slip and fall accidents increases among older individuals. Most falls among the elderly occur indoors rather than outdoors, and of the falls that occur in the residential home, over 600,000 are due to floor covering materials. In particular, carpet and vinyl are common floor …
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Effects of Age on Gait Parameters and Muscle Activity During Adjustment, and the Relationship of Fear of Falling
… advancing age, there are increasing incidences of slip and fall injuries. Understanding mechanisms associated with gait adjustments across a known slippery surface may help in proactively avoiding slips and falls. The primary goal of this study involved examination of gait parameters and muscle …