Essays about: "artificial limb"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words artificial limb.

  1. 1. Gait screening using a mobile phone application : horse asymmetry levels and usability of a mobile phone application for gait analysis, during a long format FEI eventing competition

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Jonna Martinsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Gait analysis; motion asymmetry; performing horses; FEI eventing; Artificial intelligence; computer vision; kinematics; gait screening; mobile phone application;

    Abstract : Orthopaedic disorders are the most common reason for unplanned rest in the performing horse population. Locomotor disorders which slowly build up to clear lameness might be avoidable with easy access objective motion measurement devices. READ MORE

  3. 2. An alignment tool for prosthetic components : A conceptual development

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Robin Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Prosthetics; alignment; malalignment; misalignment; artificial limb; design; product development.; Protes; uppställning; inställning; felställning; konstgjord kroppsdel; design; produktutveckling;

    Abstract : Prosthetic alignment is the principle of the position and orientation and of the components in a lower limb prosthesis to achieve desirable biomechanical characteristics. Poor alignment of lower limb prostheses is related to decreased balance, knee and hip arthritis, and higher energy expenditure for the user. READ MORE

  4. 3. Motion asymmetry in Swedish riding school horses : association to management factors

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Michelle Jobusch; [2022]
    Keywords : orthopaedic Health; lameness; movement symmetry; riding school horses; mobile phone application; management factors; horse factors;

    Abstract : Orthopedic disorders and injuries have a huge impact on horses, globally as well as in Sweden, and is a common reason for euthanasia in equine veterinary practice. Lameness is the most common sign of orthopedic pain and does not only come with welfare issues but also huge economic consequences. READ MORE

  5. 4. Europa's Lyman-Alpha Shadow on Jupiter

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

    Author : Johan Ferm; [2020]
    Keywords : Europa moon ; Jupiter; water; plumes; Solar System; planets; satellites; hydrogen; Lyman-alpha; Europa måne ; Jupiter; vatten; plymer; solsystemet; skugga; planeter; satelliter; väte; Lyman-alpha;

    Abstract : Europa is one of the most interesting satellites in the solar system in the search ofextra-terrestrial life, as it harbours an interior water ocean under its icy surface. Watervapour in Europa’s atmosphere has been previously observed, suggesting water plumeeruptions from the surface. READ MORE

  6. 5. The rubber hand illusion effectiveness on body ownership induced by self-produced movements : A Meta-Analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Malin Brundin; [2020]
    Keywords : rubber hand illusion; body ownership; sense of agency; motor control mechanisms; meta-analysis;

    Abstract : Body ownership can be studied via the rubber hand illusion (RHI), in which an artificial limb can be perceived as belonging to oneself. In the so-called moving RHI paradigm, both body ownership and sense of agency, induced by self-produced movements, can be investigated. READ MORE