Browsing Kinesiology and Health Sciences by Subject "Gender"
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The Influence of Q-Angle and Gender on the Stair-Climbing Kinetics and Kinematics of the Knee
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)Background: Knee joint motion and quadriceps activity play a crucial role in all lower limb tasks, especially those which are highly dynamic and weight-bearing. Due to anatomical differences between men and women such as ... -
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 ...