Essays about: "Wrist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the word Wrist.

  1. 1. Product development of hand-held scooping utensil for the pharmaceutical industry

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Josefin Kruse; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common groups of work-related illnesses. At PET Dispensing, AstraZeneca Södertälje, several MSDs had been linked to a specific scooping utensil made of stainless steel. READ MORE

  3. 2. Heart rate estimation from wrist-PPG signals in activity by deep learning methods

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Marie-Ange Stefanos; [2023]
    Keywords : Deep Learning; Medical Data; Signal Processing; Heart Rate Estimation; Wrist Photoplethysmography; Djup lärning; Medicinska Data; Signalbehandling; Pulsuppskattning; Handledsfotopletysmograf;

    Abstract : In the context of health improving, the measurement of vital parameters such as heart rate (HR) can provide solutions for health monitoring, prevention and screening for certain chronic diseases. Among the different technologies for HR measuring, photoplethysmography (PPG) technique embedded in smart watches is the most commonly used in the field of consumer electronics since it is comfortable and does not require any user intervention. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of muscle oxygen kinetics between occluded and non-occluded dynamic low-intensity exercise performed till failure : A quantitative study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Natalie Smith; Josefine Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : venous occlusion; muscle oxygenation kinetics; blood flow restricted exercise; ischemia; exercise failure; low-intensity strength training; Near-infrared spectroscopy;

    Abstract : Aim: To examine local muscle oxygen kinetics when performing wrist extensions till failure in an occluded versus non-occluded state, to compare the perceived ratings of pain and local muscle exertion, and analysing presence of gender differences. Methods: Twenty-one healthy individuals (mean age 25,6±3. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wrist Angle Estimation Using Two Wearable Inertial Measurement Units

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Arvin Razavi; [2023]
    Keywords : IMU wrist angle estimation; Wrist absolute angle; IMU-based human motion capture; orientation filter; Complementary filter; Kalman filter; IMU handledsvinkeluppskattning; handleds absolutvinkel; IMU-baserad mänsklig rörelsefångst; orienteringsfilter; komplementfilter; Kalman-filter;

    Abstract : Hand-intensive work is closely related to the prevalence of upper body and hand/wrist work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in office work, manufacturing, service industries, as well as the healthcare industry. Some risk factors include vibrations, forceful exertions, heavy manual handling, repetitive motions, and prolonged nonneutral wrist postures. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating Factors Influencing the Continued Usage and Adoption of Smartwatches: : An Analysis Of Pakistani Users

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Sehrish Raza; [2023]
    Keywords : Smartwatch adoption; Behavioral intentions; technology integration; Pakistani Users;

    Abstract : An important field of research now is how smartwatches are being adopted and used in variouscultural situations. The adoption of smartwatches among Pakistani consumers is the subject ofthis study, with an emphasis on understanding the behavioral intents and usage patternsinfluenced by cultural customs and lifestyle preferences. READ MORE