Browsing Theses by Subject "Injury Prevention"
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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 ... -
TIME VARYING GENDER AND PASSIVE TISSUE RESPONSES TO PROLONGED DRIVING
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-15)Background: Prolonged sitting in an automobile seat may alter the passive tissue stiffness of the lumbar spine differentially in males and females. Gender specific ergonomic interventions may be indicated for the ...