Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "stiffness"
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ACL Injury Mechanisms and the Kinetic Chain Linkage: The effect of proximal joint stiffness on ACL injury risk.
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-30)Recent literature has suggested that core and gluteal neuromuscular deficits are involved in the mechanism of non-contact ACL injury. Several research groups have identified dynamic valgus of the lower extremity to be an ... -
Biophysical cues to enhance neuronal differentiation
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-31)Biophysical cues are an important tool for neuronal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Cues such as topography and stiffness have been shown to enhance lineage and non-lineage based neuronal differentiation by ... -
Development of an Injectable Hybrid-Hydrogel Using Oxidized-Alginate and N-Succinyl-Chitosan
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-18)A new oxidised-alginate / N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogel system with potential biomedical applications has been explored for precursor solution viscosities within the injectable range (<~0.2 Pa·s). When fully developed, its ... -
Examining the Neuromuscular and Mechanical Characteristics of the Abdominal Musculature and Connective Tissues: Implications for Stiffening the Lumbar Spine
(University of Waterloo, 2008-04-30)Research has uncovered an essential role of proper abdominal muscle function in ensuring the health and integrity of the lumbar spine. The anatomical arrangement of the abdominal musculature (rectus abdominis, external ... -
Head and Neck Response of an Active 2 Human Body Model and Finite Element 3 Anthropometric Test Device During a 4 Linear Impactor Helmet Test
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020-02-01)It has been proposed that neck muscle activation may play a role in head response resulting from impacts in American Football. The importance of neck stiffness and active musculature in the standard Linear Impactor Helmet ... -
The influence of increased passive stiffness of the trunk and hips on balance control during reactive stepping
(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 ... -
Kinematics and 3-D Rotational Trunk Stiffness of the Unilateral Transfemoral Amputee across Five Activities of Daily Living
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-30)Review: Research examining trunk biomechanics in the transfemoral amputee population has only recently begun to include analysis of trunk muscle activity. Based on the absence of knee extensor muscles in the prosthetic ... -
Measurement of Tensile Forces in Xenopus laevis Neural Tissue
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)Neurulation is critical for the proper development of the central nervous system during embryogenesis. This process requires coordinated morphogenetic movements driven by localized cell movements. The key morphogenetic ... -
Trainability of Core Stiffness: Studies of Core Training Methods on Naive and Savvy Populations
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-24)Core exercise is a staple of many physical training regimens with goals ranging from improving athletic performance to rehabilitation of spine and knee injuries. Traditionally, dynamic movements such as flexion, lateral ...