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Strategies Utilized while Minimizing Ankle Motion Bilaterally and Unilaterally during Level Ground Walking and Obstacle Clearance Tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-30)
A great deal of research has been done on the adaptive strategies of individuals who have been affected by a gait altering ailment, but there is little research on the adaptive strategies to imposed restrictions in the ...
Central Nervous System Control of Dynamic Stability during Locomotion in Complex Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2006)
A major function of the central nervous system (CNS) during locomotion is the ability to maintain dynamic stability during threats to balance. The CNS uses reactive, predictive, and anticipatory mechanisms in order to ...
Comparing knee joint kinematics, kinetics and cumulative load between healthy-weight and obese young adults
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-20)
One of the most poorly understood co-morbidities associated with obesity is the pathway to osteoarthritis of the knee. To implement appropriate preventative strategies, it is important to explore how obesity is a causal ...
Evaluation of a novel thoracic support for police officers during prolonged simulated driving exposures
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-25)
Background: There is a high prevalence of injury and low back pain prevalence associated with professional drivers, including mobile police officers. In particular, the reduction in lumbar lordosis has been hypothesized ...
Biomechanical Predictors of Functionally Induced Low Back Pain, Acute Response to Prolonged Standing Exposure, and Impact of a Stabilization-Based Clinical Exercise Intervention
(University of Waterloo, 2009-07-24)
Purpose: Biomechanical differences between people with low back pain (LBP) and healthy controls have been shown previously. LBP has been associated with standing postures in occupational settings. A transient pain-generating ...
Quantifying the Shoulder Rhythm and Comparing Non-Invasive Methods of Scapular Tracking for Overhead and Axially Rotated Humeral Postures
(University of Waterloo, 2011-10-27)
The present research quantified the shoulder rhythm for arm postures that represent the right-handed reachable workspace and compared 3 methods of scapular tracking: acromion marker cluster (AMC), stylus and scapular ...
Development of a Neuromechanical Model for Investigating Sensorimotor Interactions During Locomotion
(University of Waterloo, 2010-10-22)
Recently it has been suggested that the use of neuromechanical simulations could be used to further our understanding of the neural control mechanisms involved in the control of animal locomotion. The models used to carry ...
Using pattern recognition to detect differences in movement strategy between high and low relative biomechanical exposure lifts and lifters: Application to backboard lifting
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-13)
Introduction:
Backboard lifting is a demanding aspect of paramedic work that results in higher low back moments and sagittal trunk angles compared to other paramedic tasks. Movement strategy in a backboard lift affects ...
A biomechanical investigation into the link between simulated job static strength and psychophysical strength: Do they share a “weakest link” relationship?
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-17)
Maximum voluntary forces and psychophysically acceptable forces are often used to set force guidelines for exertions as a means to protect against overexertion injuries in the workplace. The focus of this dissertation was ...
A psychophysical investigation of grip types with specific application to job rotation
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-09)
Job rotation is recommended to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The premise is by involving different tissues a “working rest” for other tissues is created. The possible health benefits from this relief have not ...