Browsing University of Waterloo by Author "Armstrong, Daniel"
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The influence of increased passive stiffness of the trunk and hips on balance control during reactive stepping
Pretty, Steven P.; Armstrong, Daniel; Weaver, Tyler B.; Laing, Andrew C. (Elsevier, 2019-07)Background Age-related changes, which include increased trunk and hip stiffness, negatively influence postural balance. While previous studies suggest no net-effect of trunk and hip stiffness on initial trip-recovery ... -
Using pattern recognition to detect differences in movement strategy between high and low relative biomechanical exposure lifts and lifters: Application to backboard lifting
Armstrong, Daniel (University of Waterloo, 2018-12-13)Introduction: Backboard lifting is a demanding aspect of paramedic work that results in higher low back moments and sagittal trunk angles compared to other paramedic tasks. Movement strategy in a backboard lift affects ...