Essays about: "Joint Reaction Forces"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Joint Reaction Forces.

  1. 1. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of a Wearable Motion Analysis System : Predicting ground reaction forces and joint angles with IMU:s and pressure insole sensors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Norman Mårten; [2023]
    Keywords : Ground reaction force; kinematics; pressure insoles; IMUs;

    Abstract : The analysis of human movement is important for diagnosis of as wellas planning and evaluating treatments of disorders or injuries affectingmovement. Optical motion capture combined with force plates provideaccurate measurements, but are confined to laboratory settings limiting theirpotential usefulness in clinical applications. READ MORE

  4. 3. Advanced Footwear Technology, Are Ground Reaction Forces and Lower Extremity Loading Dependent on Shoe Energy Return Characteristics?

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Kalle Torniainen; [2022]
    Keywords : Biomechanics; Running; Advanced FootwearTechnology; Running mechanics; Motion analysis; Biomekanik; Löpmekanik; Rörelseanalys;

    Abstract : In the long distance running community there is currently controversy as a result of the release of Advanced Footwear Technology (AFT) type of shoes. The AFT shoes with performance enhancing mechanical properties are currently used with great success. READ MORE

  5. 4. Structural Investigations of Novel Heliostat Designs based upon the Hydraulic Infinite Linear  Actuator (HILA)

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanik och hållfasthetslära

    Author : Venkata Nikhil Nandigama; [2021]
    Keywords : Structural Analysis; Heliostat; Mechanics; Topology optimization; Finite element methods; concentrated solar power; renewable energy.;

    Abstract : A heliostat is a device that reflects the sun’s rays to a stationary object. There are two different types of heliostat serial and parallel type. The most used is the serial type of heliostat with Azimuthal-Elevation(Az-El) drive. READ MORE

  6. 5. UCII® och Cartrophen vet. som behandlingsalternativ vid osteoartrit hos hund

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Elsa Alkelin; [2021]
    Keywords : UCII; Cartrophen vet.; osteoartrit; hund; tryckmätningsmatta; hälta; CMI; CBPI; HCPI; kosttillskott; smärta;

    Abstract : Osteoartrit (OA) är en utbredd sjukdom hos hund som affekterar drygt en femtedel av hela populationen. Sjukdomen är kronisk och självdrivande, där fokus inom dagens veterinärmedicin ligger på smärtlindring och där det är möjligt kirurgiskt åtgärda eventuellt primär bakomliggande leddefekt. READ MORE