Browsing Theses by Subject "Anterior Cruciate Ligament"
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Computational Analysis to Evaluate the Effects of Knee Brace on Anterior Cruciate Ligament during Single-Leg Jump Landing
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-21)Injury and musculoskeletal diseases in the knee due to excessive loading at the ligaments can cause mechanical instability to the joint. Knee bracing has been commonly used to support and provide external stabilization ... -
Evaluation of biomechanical and neuromuscular effects of prophylactic knee brace use following exercise.
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-19)The use of knee braces prophylactically is still considered as an approach for injury mitigation for those in high-risk sporting activities, though their use is not fully supported. The purpose of this thesis was to examine ...