Browsing Health (Faculty of) by Subject "impact biomechanics"
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The Effects of Body Mass Index and Gender on Pelvic Stiffness and Peak Impact Force During Lateral Falls
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-28)Fall-related hip fractures are a substantial public health issue. Unfortunately, little is known about whether the effective stiffness of the pelvis, a critical component governing impact force during lateral falls, differs ... -
Novel Compliant Flooring Systems from Head to Toes: Influences on Early Compensatory Balance Reactions in Retirement-Home Dwelling Adults and on Impact Dynamics during Simulated Head Impacts
(University of Waterloo, 2011-06-21)The overall goal of my research was to advance our understanding of the potential for novel compliant flooring systems to reduce the risk for fall-related injuries in older adults, including fall-related traumatic brain ...