Essays about: "strain injuries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words strain injuries.

  1. 1. Investigation of Injury Predictors for Rat Neuro Trauma

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Rosetta Maglio; [2024]
    Keywords : Finite element method; Rat brain traumatic brain injury; Rat brain finite element model; Strain; Strain rate; Product of strain and strain rate; Rotational direction; Rotational duration; Injury prediction; Finita elementmetoden; Råtthjärnans finita elementmodell; Belastning; Belastningshastighet; Produkten av belastning och belastningshastighet; Rotationsriktning; Rotationstid; Skadeförutsägelse;

    Abstract : A traumatic brain injury is usually caused by a direct impact to the head and is a common cause of disability and death all around the world. The most effective method to predict brain injury today, is to use a finite element head model. READ MORE

  3. 2. Localisation of Traumatic Brain Injury

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Yogesh Sharma; MIchael Zewde Hägglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Traumatic Brain Injury TBI ; Rat brain; Finite Element Method FEM ; strain; localisation; thalamus; hypothalamus; neocortex; Traumatisk hjärnskada TBI ; Råtthjärna; Finita Element Metod FEM ; belastning; lokalisering; thalamus; hypotalamus; neocortex;

    Abstract : TBI stands for Traumatic Brain Injury and refers to damage to the brain resulting from an external physical force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. Common causes of TBI include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and violence and has been linked to thousands of deaths and injuries in the US and the EU alike. READ MORE

  4. 3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXOSKELETONS WHILE PERFORMING DIFFERENT TASKS OF WORKERS

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Elektronik

    Author : Muhammad Umer Sami; [2023]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-back-muscle; Electromyography; SuitX; BackX;

    Abstract : Lifting weights, moving large, heavy objects, or maintaining same posture for extended periods of time exposes workers, mostly in the industrial sector, to pressure on their lower backs, which can have a significant negative impact and result in a variety of musculoskeletal problems and discomfort. The use of an exoskeleton can help to protect workers against lower back injuries of this kind. READ MORE

  5. 4. Remote work & good ergonomics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Mette Bruun Bager; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Based on the recent years of home working, this project is an examination of our home workplaces, to optimize the human posture and include good ergonomics in future static remote work. With an experimenting approach, I explore the possibilities of designing a dining chair with simple adjustments to transform the chair into a work chair. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ergonomic product development within dentistry : An empirical study with focus on strain issues in the hand-/armextremities, and recommendations for future product development

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Ebba Hedberg; Emelie Laurent; [2022]
    Keywords : Dental care; Hand- arm extremities; Ergonomics; Strain issues; Musculoskeletal disorders; and Product development; Tandvård; Hand- armregion; Ergonomi; Belastningsbesvär; Muskuloskeletala sjukdomar och Produktutveckling;

    Abstract : This report presents a Master of Science Thesis, conducted at the Royal Institute of Technology, within Industrial Design Engineering, in collaboration with the privately owned healthcare company Praktikertjänst AB. The purpose of this project was to investigate the distribution of injuries and issues in the hand-/arm extremities among dentistry personnel, as well as explore the possibility to prevent these to emerge. READ MORE