Essays about: "muscle movements"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 essays containing the words muscle movements.

  1. 11. Do people with larger lungs speak in longer utterances and inhale less frequently? : Relationships between lung capacity, respiratory rate, proportion of lung capacity used for speech and utterance durations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik

    Author : Denise Karlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Lung capacity; respiratory rate; speech volume; utterance duration;

    Abstract : This study examined the relationship between lung capacity, speech volume and duration of utterances. 8 adult subjects, 4 males and 4 females (24-36 yrs), participated. By breathing into a digital spirometer, lung capacities such as Vital Capacity (VC) and Inspirational Capacity (IC) were estimated. READ MORE

  3. 12. Wireless electromyogram system

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

    Author : Andreas Dunca; Hoang Anh Quoc Nguyen; [2020]
    Keywords : Venous thromboembolism; VTE prevention; Electromyogram; Embedded system; Muscle sensor; Venös tromboemboli; Förebygga VTE; Elektromyografi; Inbyggda system; Muskelsensor;

    Abstract : Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. KTH and its academic and industrial partners intend to develop a system to combat VTE by forcing movements of inactive muscles. An important part of this system is a unit that can sense muscular activity over time. READ MORE

  4. 13. Sensorial Pads: Awareness of muscle and skin movements on the breast through looking and feeling

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

    Author : Yujie Yang; [2020]
    Keywords : Breast awareness; soma design; women s health; looking; skin feeling; muscle movements;

    Abstract : Breast awareness is a topic related to women's daily life. The purpose of this project is to explore the behaviors of knowing breasts from the perspective of women themselves, intending to design body experiences that facilitate the awareness of breast muscles and skin movements. READ MORE

  5. 14. Simulation Of Lower Extremity Muscle Activation During Obstacle Clearance

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

    Author : Ganesh Balaji Radhakrishnan; [2019]
    Keywords : lower limb; muscle activation; exoskeleton; kinematics;

    Abstract : Exoskeletons can be helpful to patients who suffer from muscular dysfunctions. Recent studies focus on exoskeletons which can perform complex human movements. Further analysis is needed in the area of unusual movements like obstacle clearance to design an assistive device which can deliver effective aid to the intended patients in need. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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 teknik

    Author : Anza Ahmed; [2019]
    Keywords : IMU; Biomedical engineering; sensors; cerebral palsy; CP; BNO055; BNO080; knee joint; Arduino; electrical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : 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