Browsing Theses by Supervisor "McLachlin, Stewart"
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Biomechanical analysis of the pelvic floor and pessary device design
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-21)Pelvic floor disorders (PFD) including pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can significantly impact women’s quality of life. Pessaries, removable gynecological prosthetic devices, provide mechanical support for temporary or long-term ... -
Compensatory movement simulation of subacromial impingement syndrome kinematics using an asymptomatic group for rehabilitative shoulder exercises
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-27)Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain that requires conservative management or surgical intervention to heal and regain proper function. During both interventions, prescribed exercise programs are given ... -
Computational Modeling of the Cervical Spinal Cord: Integration into a Human Body Model to Investigate Response to Impact
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-19)Acute spinal cord injuries (SCI) have a global annual occurrence rate of 14 to 40 per million population with considerable societal cost. The primary mechanism of injury involves physical damage to the nervous tissues, ... -
Computational modeling of trabecular bone indentation and development of a new test method to perform unconstrained load-induced subsidence of an intervertebral body fusion device
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-24)Intervertebral body fusion devices (“interbody cages”) used in spinal surgeries are susceptible to axial and/or rotational subsidence into the underlying trabecular bone of the spinal vertebrae. Despite the variety of ... -
Computational Modelling of Knee Tissue Mechanics During Single-Leg Jump Landing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-23)The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a crucial role in stabilising the knee joint in anterior tibial translation and internal tibial rotation. Non-contact ACL injuries are a major concern in sport-related activities ... -
Experimental Characterization and Finite Element Modelling of Cervical Facet Joint Mechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-29)Cervical facet joints are involved in the complex movements and associated disorders of the head and neck. The capsular ligament of the cervical facet joint plays an important role in guiding and restraining joint motions ... -
Optimization of Neck Musculature Activation for Head Kinematics in Frontal, Lateral and Rear Impact Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-21)The activation of the neck musculature plays an important role in the response of the head and neck and can affect the risk of injury under impact conditions. Yet, the role of the level (i.e., magnitude) and timing of the ...