Kinesiology
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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Development of a full flexion 3D musculoskeletal model of the knee considering intersegmental contact and deep muscle activity during high knee flexion
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Habitual kneeling in high knee flexion postures is a risk factor for knee joint dysfunction yet critical parameters for modeling this range of motion remain unknown or untested in three dimensions. High flexion is defined ... -
Characterizing the Variability of Kinematic Outcome Measures and Compensatory Movements using Inertial Measurement Units
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-22)Cost-effective wearable sensors to measure movement have gained traction as research and clinical tools. The potential to quantify movement with a portable and inexpensive way could provide benefits to patient populations ... -
Participant-Specific Modelling of the Proximal Femur during Lateral Falls: A Mechanistic Evaluation of Risk Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-10)Falls among older adults are a common occurrence with the potential to result in substantial injury. Hip fractures are among the most frequent and devastating fall induced injuries, resulting in increased morbidity and ... -
Comparing functional dynamic normalization methods to maximal voluntary isometric contractions for lower limb EMG from walking, cycling and running
(Elsevier, 2019-02)There is no consensus on the most appropriate method for normalizing an individual’s electromyography (EMG) signals from walking, cycling and running in the same data collection. The aim of this study was to compare how ... -
Arm posture influences on regional supraspinatus and infraspinatus activation in isometric arm elevation efforts
(Elsevier, 2019-02)This study aimed to evaluate the effect of arm posture on activation of the anterior and posterior regions of supraspinatus and the superior and middle regions of infraspinatus during resisted isometric arm elevations. ... -
Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography: Review of Evidence and Recommendations for Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting, Among Individuals With Neurological Impairment
(Elsevier, 2018-10)In 2015, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) position statement regarding peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) did not recommend routine use of pQCT, in clinical settings until consistency ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Varying Surface Translation Acceleration and Velocity on Compensatory Forward Stepping Responses
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-16)Introduction: Examination of balance control has often been accomplished via evocation of stepping responses through external perturbations. These external perturbations can take the form of sudden underfoot surface ... -
Representing fine-wire EMG with surface EMG in three thigh muscles during high knee flexion movements
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)Activation waveforms of vastus intermedius, adductor magnus, and semimembranosus have not been reported for high knee flexion activities such as kneeling or squatting, likely due to the invasive procedures required for ... -
Characterization of Changes in the Kidney, Liver, and Adipose Tissue of RTSAKO Mice
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-02)Our laboratory has developed a novel genetic mouse model with kidney-specific lipid accumulation called RTSAKOs. The principle aim of my thesis was to study differences in the expression of genes and proteins related to ... -
The Effect of Salient and Neutral Distractors on Hand-Eye Coordination during Goal-Directed Reaching
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-22)OBJECTIVE: The successful perception of a target location is critical for everyday reaching behaviours. Visually-guided goal-directed action involves successful coordination of both eyes and upper limb movement execution. ... -
Perceived timing of active head movement at different speeds
(Elsevier, 2018-11-20)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Examination of mechanisms underlying the effect of single-session exercise on cortical plasticity
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-10)Individuals who routinely participate in physical activity are the beneficiaries of a wide array of health benefits. As well, recent observations in humans have identified that even a single session of aerobic exercise can ... -
Creating a Physical Activity Screening Tool for Primary Care
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-27)Background: Only 20% of the population meets the aerobic Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines despite the many benefits of regular activity. Healthcare providers (HCP) in primary care are well positioned to discuss physical ... -
Assessing pre-existing movement and muscular recruitment differences in prolonged standing, transient low back pain developers compared to non-pain developers
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)Epidemiological studies have reported occupational prolonged standing to be associated with low back pain (LBP). Studies that have conducted simulations of prolonged standing work in healthy individuals have demonstrated ... -
Regional activation of anterior and posterior supraspinatus differs by plane of elevation, hand load and elevation angle
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)The supraspinatus is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff, and growing research on fibre type composition and mechanical advantages in specific postures suggest this muscle may have distinct anterior and posterior regions. ... -
Investigating if Motor Preparation Enhances Visuomotor Associative Neuroplasticity
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The human brain is known to be highly adaptive which has important implications for motor learning and recovery from neurologic injury. It has been shown that long term potentiation-like neuroplasticity can be experimentally ... -
Comparing the Kinematic and Kinetic Outputs from Digital Human Modeling Tools to a Lab-Based Rigid-Link Model for the Investigation of Musculoskeletal Disorder Hazards During Patient Handling
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-30)Patient repositioning tasks expose healthcare providers (HCPs) to high bone-on-bone forces, resulting in the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) (Fragala,2011). Researchers have been able to estimate biomechanical ... -
Exploring the Benefits of Multisensory Exposure on Early Sensory-Specific Processing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-23)Multisensory training can improve perceptual learning, exhibited by changes in accuracy, precision and response time (Forster, Cavina-Pratesi, Aglioti, & Berlucchi, 2002; Forster, Sambo, & Pavone, 2009; Giard & Peronnet, ... -
The aging spine: The effect of cyclic loading, simulated degeneration and prolonged sitting on joint stiffness across age
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-22)Background: Low back pain is estimated to have a lifetime prevalence as high as 84%, and both the severity and frequency of low back pain reporting have a dependency on age. The nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis of ...
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