Essays about: "Cerebral palsy"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words Cerebral palsy.
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16. Developing a prototype using IMUs to do 24 hours measurement of knee joint mobility in children with Cerebral Palsy
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disorder of movement that is caused before, during or soon after birth. CP affects movement and co-ordination caused by lack of muscle control by the brain [1], [2]. Stiff muscles, weak muscles, tremors and seizures as well as difficulties with swallowing are examples of symptoms in children with CP. READ MORE
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17. COMMUNICATING AND ASSISTING IN A DIFFERENT WORLD
University essay from Högskolan i HalmstadAbstract : Disability is a state which questions one’s social standing. Individuals with disability are often seen shunned and sheltered from the society. It is understood that one cannot expect the world to revolve around us, rather we make adjustments to make life smoother. READ MORE
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18. Development of techniques for measuring the mobility of knee joints in children with Cerebral Palsy
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Cerebral Palsy, commonly referred to as CP, is a neurological disorder that results in loss or impairment of motor function, which affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination and balance. In Sweden, about 200 children are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy every year and the disorder can cause imbalances between the muscles. READ MORE
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19. Balance assessment in children with cerebral palsy; methods for measuring postural stability
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : The most common way to measure postural stability is to examine the displacement of the center of pressure (CoP). But some scientists claim that the center of mass (CoM) is what really indicates the sway of the whole body, since the body is a multi-joint system. READ MORE
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20. Framework for Wireless Acquisition of Surface EMG and Real-Time Control
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Muscle driven devices are controlled or powered with muscle activation. These devices open up the possibility of offering patients with limited muscle function to automatically control assistive devices - for instance exoskeletons - with input from their own muscles. READ MORE