Essays about: "Ambulation"
Found 4 essays containing the word Ambulation.
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1. Developing a Stroller Concept for use with Wheelchairs
University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan; Jönköping University/HälsohögskolanAbstract : Background & Problem description: Parents with disabilities affecting their ability to ambulate, like spinal cord injuries, struggle to find knowledge and assistive technology that sufficiently satisfies their needs for support while caring for their children. For parents that use wheelchairs, propelling a stroller to safely and securely transport their child is difficult and currently there are very few products that aim to solve this challenge. READ MORE
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2. Preamplifier Design for Active Electrodes in Single-Channel EEG Applications
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The implementation of portable electroencephalography (EEG) systems has been known to be complex. During ambulation, the integrity of recorded EEG signals is often impaired by motion artifacts and the time and effort required to set up the system is excessive. READ MORE
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3. A Machine Learning Approach for Better Understanding the Neuromodulation of Locomotion
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Motor intent and control rely on complex high-level and spinal networks. Untilnow, little is known about this system’s organization and mechanisms. Whilecognitive abilities play an essential role in planning movements, learning andmemorizing, their involvement during stereotyped tasks execution, aslocomotion, is still controversial. READ MORE
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4. Comparison of oxygen consumption while walking on treadmill wearing MBT Shoes versus Orthopedic Shoes : A treatise on shoe mass
University essay from HHJ, Avd. för rehabiliteringAbstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was any difference in energy expenditure (kcal/min) and oxygen consumption (VO2) between subjects walking with Masai Barefoot Technology ® (MBT) shoes and regular orthopedic shoes. The research hypothesis was that MBT shoes demand more energy expenditure than regular orthopedic shoes. READ MORE