Essays about: "leg length"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words leg length.

  1. 1. Evaluation of The Impact of Automated Driven Vehicles on Traffic Performance at Four-leg Signalized Intersections

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Ahmed Osman; [2023]
    Keywords : Automated driven vehicles; Microscopic simulation; PTV VISSIM; Traffic performance; signalized intersection;

    Abstract : Intersections, particularly four-leg signalized intersections, are frequent sites of traffic congestion in urban areas. This congestion can lead to delays, increased travel time, and a negative impact on traffic performance and quality of life for people. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Individual Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Runners and Advanced Footwear Technology

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

    Author : Sebastian Stattin; [2022]
    Keywords : Advanced Footwear Technology; AFT; Running Mechanics; Anthropometry; Neuromuscular Characteristics; Sports Equipment;

    Abstract : Background: In recent years, sudden improvements in long-distance running performance have been suggested to be due to the latest technological innovations in running footwear. However, inter-individual differences appear to be large in the performance enhancing effect these shoes elicit where some runners experience a decline in performance while others improve substantially. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hårkortisolkoncentration som ett objektivt mått på stress hos katt : en studie av friska och kroniskt sjuka katter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emma Jettel; [2021]
    Keywords : hårkortisolkoncentration; HCC; katt; kronisk stress;

    Abstract : Kortisol är ett hormon i gruppen glukokortikoider som frisläpps från binjurebarken till blodet efter signal från hypotalamus och hypofysen. Kortisol har flera funktioner i kroppen, där en av de viktigaste är att vara ett stresshormon för att hjälpa individen att överleva i situationer då viktiga resurser ej finns att tillgå. READ MORE

  6. 5. 3D Freehand Ultrasonography in Quantifying Muscle Morphological Parameters in Lower Extremity

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

    Author : Ruoyu Huang; [2021]
    Keywords : 3D freehand ultrasonography; muscle structure; fascicle length; pennation angle;

    Abstract : Muscle morphological parameters such as fascicle length (FL), pennationangle (PA) and physiologic cross-sectional area (PCSA) can provide an insightinto the reasons of the deteriorated muscle functions caused by pathologies.This study investigates the 3D structure of the lower leg muscles using 3Dfreehand ultrasound (3DfUS). READ MORE