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Showing 1 to 20 of 981 for “"biomechanical"”.
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Femoral Biomechanical Analyses and 3D Printed Femoral Diaphysis for Biomechanical Simulation
BACKGROUND: The biomechanical properties of adult human femurs have significant clinical and surgical implications. Despite an extensive body of literature, a consolidated analysis of those material properties has not been firmly established. Furthermore, the results and limitations of cadaveric …
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Biomechanical biomarkers of cancer
… technique under investigation is the use of a biomechanical biomarker. A biomarker is a signal of a biological state, which is specific to a particular type of disease. It helps validate diagnosis relative to disease progression and is therefore very important in malignant tumour detection. A …
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Biomechanical regulation of cancer metastasis
Metastasis is the ultimate cause of most cancer-related deaths. As such, it is critical to understand the processes that control the spread of cancer through the body. To metastasize, cancer cells must leave the primary tumor, access the circulatory system, adhere to the endothelium of the …
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Biomechanical evaluation of prosthetic feet
… includes a subjective assessment procedure and a biomechanical evaluation on the function of the two prosthetic feet and their effects on whole body gait kinematics and lower limb kinetics. A review of the methods used in gait analysis is presented in the thesis. This forms a basis for the …
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Trunk Biomechanical Responses during Sudden Loading
… load handling strategies that can reduce the biomechanical impacts to the spine caused by sudden loading. In this study we explored the effects of foot placement, load handling position as well as uneven ground conditions on trunk biomechanical responses under sudden loading event.;In the …
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Biomechanical Comparison of Lumbar Disc Replacements
… The objective of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of three currently available treatments: disc replacement with ProDisc-L, disc replacement with Maverick, and a pedicle screw fixation. It was hypothesized that structural designs differences of ProDisc-L and Maverick could …
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Biomechanical model of the shoulder joint
A biomechanical model of the glenohumeral joint has been developed to investigate muscle and joint loading during real life three-dimensional activities. Based on a rigid body mechanics approach, the model incorporates algorithms to correct for curved muscle paths and bone geometry, providing …
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Biomechanical Modeling of the Masticatory Region
Biomechanical simulation is an essential tool for the understanding of the human masticatory system, because many parameters and functions cannot be studied in vivo due to the invasiveness of their examination methods. Previous simulation studies include investigations of the masticatory cycle, the …
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Trail runners: Neuromuscular and biomechanical insights
… particular focus on elucidating the clinical, biomechanical and neuromuscular consequences of habitual running training on off-road terrain. The present thesis begins with a comprehensive review of the literature. The aim of this chapter was to briefly describe the origins of trail running, …
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Biomechanical properties of engineered collagen scaffolds
An experiment was performed to determine the effect of crosslinking on the stiffness of collagen scaffolds. Engineered non-crosslinked and dehydrothermally crosslinked chondroitin-6-sulfate collagen scaffolds were hydrated and loaded in tension, and their mechanical properties were compared. It was …
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Characterizing the Biomechanical Response of Liver
… presents a total of 4 studies that explore the biomechanical response of liver. The research on bovine liver is geared to understanding whether or not liver tissue can be frozen prior to testing and what environmental temperature the liver should be tested at. The first study utilized two bovine …
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Biomechanical analysis of instep kick in soccer
The game of soccer involves complex motor actions of the human body. Among the various kicking motion performed by the soccer players, the instep-kick occupies a place of fundamental importance. The player exhibits different levels of speed and trajectories of the ball by controlling the kinematic …
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Biomechanical perspectives of competition landings in gymnastics
Dismounts from apparatus containing multiple rotations, performed by elite gymnasts during major competitions, require great courage and the highest level of movement precision. They also provide the final impression of a routine providing the key for a successfull outcome of its evaluation by the …
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A Biomechanical Assessment Of Canine Body Armor
… purpose of this research was to establish a biomechanical assessment of canine body armor with a primary focus on civilian law enforcement canines. The specific aims included: 1) the compilation of canine casualty data to determine commonly reported causes of death/euthanasia while in service …
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A biomechanical analysis of soccer heading technique
The purpose of this investigation was to determine if differences existed between collegiate soccer players who head the ball frequently and those players who head the ball infrequently. Twenty-four women's collegiate soccer players volunteered for this study. All Participants had at least 9 years …
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Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running
… PhD was to develop an “appropriately complex” biomechanical model of running. The first investigation aimed to assess the validity of the fundamental assumption of the spring mass model, the simplest model of running. The model assumes that during running the human body acts similar to a point …
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Biomechanical characteristics of multidirectional single-leg landing
… sport activity. Limited literature explores the biomechanical characteristics of SLL tasks and the association between different directions of SLL. A better understanding of SLL biomechanical characteristics and the relationship between different types of SLL may provide important information to …
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Personalized Biomechanical Heart Modeling for Clinical Applications
… objective of this thesis is the assessment of a biomechanical heart model using experimental data, and the investigation of clinical applications with patient-specific modeling.<br/><br/>At the 1D level we aimed at reproducing physiological experiments with myocardial fiber contraction. For the …
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Biomechanical investigation of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint
The human foot is a biomechanical marvel which forms the distal link in the lower limb kinematic chain. With its small polyarticular construct and flexibility, it supports the body and provides balance during walking. The first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a vital joint in the forefoot for …
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