Essays about: "biomechanical"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the word biomechanical.
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1. Test Equipment for the LUCAS Chest Compression System: Incorporating Biomechanical Insights for Future Design Enhancements
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a market leading mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device, assisting medical professionals worldwide when treating patients with sudden cardiac arrest. The objective of this master thesis project was to develop a new, adjustable test equipment for the LUCAS device, allowing for tests on varying chest heights and stiffness levels. READ MORE
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2. Localisation of Traumatic Brain Injury
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : 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
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3. Improving Objectivity and Reliability of Observational Risk Assessment Tools by using Technical Instruments
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ergonomic assessments to determine risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders as well as to compare designs of work-tasks and workstations, are imperative for high sustainability and productivity in any given industry. Hence, assessment tools that can objectively and reliably capture postures, joint angles and muscle activities play very important role in properly determining risks relating to work and various tasks. READ MORE
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4. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : 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
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5. Simulating Professional Dance with a Biomechanical Model of a Human Body
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för medicinsk teknikAbstract : A digital twin project is launched by the Integrative Systems Biology (ISB) research team and led by Gunnar Cedersund. The digital twin project is based on biological models of physiological processes, that can interact and be tailored for a specific person. However, the digital twin can currently not analyse movements of a human body. READ MORE