Biomedical Aspects Of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion

Author : L. H. V. van der Woude,Maria T. E. Hopman,Cathelijne H. Kemenade
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9051994427

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Biomedical Aspects of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion by L. H. V. van der Woude,Maria T. E. Hopman,Cathelijne H. Kemenade Pdf

Mobility is fundamental to health, social integration and individual well-being of the human being. Henceforth, mobility must be viewed as being essential to the outcome of the rehabilitation process of wheelchair dependent persons and to the successful (re-)integration into society and to a productive and active life. Many lower limb disabled subjects depend upon a wheelchair for their mobility. Estimated numbers for the Netherlands, Europe and USA are respectively 80.000, 2,5 million and 1,25 million wheelchair dependent individuals. Groups large enough to allow a special research focus and conference activity. Both the quality of the wheelchair, the individual work capacity, the functionality of the wheelchair/user combination, and the effectiveness of the rehabilitation programme do indeed determine the freedom of mobility. Their optimization is highly dependent upon a continuous and high quality research effort, in combination with regular discussion and dissemination with practitioners. The book intends to give a state of the art view on the current fundamental, clinical and applied research findings and their consequences upon wheelchair propulsion, arm work, wheelchair training and possible consequences of a wheelchair confined life style. Also its implications for rehabilitation, as well as alternative modes of ambulation and activity in the wheelchair confined population, such as functional electrical stimulation and its possible future developments, are dealt with.

Author : Clarence W. de Silva
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420074451

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Mechatronic Systems by Clarence W. de Silva Pdf

Mechatronics has emerged as its own discipline over the past decade, yet no reference has lived up to the demands of being a working guide for designing and implementing the new generation of mechatronic systems. Uniting an international team of leading experts, Mechatronic Systems: Devices, Design, Control, Operation and Monitoring rises to the challenge of providing a practical, comprehensive, and detailed guide to the theory and application of modern mechatronics. Weaving the Multi-Domain Tapestry This book treats all components of the mechatronic system as a unified whole, combining mechanics, electronics, intelligent control, sensors, actuators, and communication networks through integrated design. Extensive cross-referencing lends this work a coherence not found in other books on mechatronics, which amount to little more than collections of papers. Real-World Guidance from the Experts Extensive examples and case studies take you effortlessly from theory to analysis, design, and application. Convenient snapshots in the form of tables, graphs, illustrations, and summaries give you immediate access to the information you need. Mechatronic Systems: Devices, Design, Control, Operation and Monitoring is a critical compendium of need-to-know information covering mechatronic devices, communication and control technologies, mechatronic design and optimization, and techniques for monitoring and diagnosis.

Author : Shrawan Kumar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780849382697

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Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals by Shrawan Kumar Pdf

Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel, divergent, and complementary aspects. It traces the origin of each field and examines the role of ergonomics in rehabilitation. The book begins with a theoretical and conceptual review of ergonomics and its role in rehabilitation. It covers anthropometry and its impact on human biomechanics, allowing readers to grasp complex concepts, visualize what forces are acting where, and understand the consequence of this force. A chapter on tissue mechanics provides an understanding of the effect of the overall load on the tissues and a rationale for possible mechanisms of injury that can be used to design prevention and treatment methods. The book explores the relevant physiological issues, looking at the energy cost of activities and the data on strength and endurance. It discusses whole body biomechanics using an approach that supplies intuitive understanding of the effects of force, gravity, and physiological variables in an integrated manner. Addressing theoretical underpinnings with scientific rigor, the book covers a broad range of topics, always emphasizing design in rehabilitation. The editor’s organization of the material develops concepts in concentric circles with increasing radii, sequencing ideas and exploring them from simple to complex. This selection of topics from two vast and seemingly diverse disciplines provides the tools for setting realistic goals and developing the strategies to achieve them.

Author : Vladimir Zatsiorsky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470693049

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Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention by Vladimir Zatsiorsky Pdf

Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of sports including running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are all explained.

Author : Vaclav Klika
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789533079691

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Biomechanics in Applications by Vaclav Klika Pdf

During last couple of years there has been an increasing recognition that problems arising in biology or related to medicine really need a multidisciplinary approach. For this reason some special branches of both applied theoretical physics and mathematics have recently emerged such as biomechanics, mechanobiology, mathematical biology, biothermodynamics. The Biomechanics in Application is focusing on experimental praxis and clinical findings. The first section is devoted to Injury and clinical biomechanics including overview of the biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury, distraction osteogenesis in mandible, or consequences of drilling. The next section is on Spine biomechanics with biomechanical models for upper limb after spinal cord injury and an animal model looking at changes occurring as a consequence of spinal cord injury. Section Musculoskeletal Biomechanics includes the chapter which is devoted to dynamical stability of lumbo-pelvi-femoral complex which involves analysis of relationship among appropriate anatomical structures in this region. The fourth section is on Human and Animal Biomechanics with contributions from foot biomechanics and chewing rhythms in mammals, or adaptations of bats. The last section, Sport Biomechanics, is discussing various measurement techniques for assessment and analysis of movement and two applications in swimming.

Author : Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Berta Paz-Lourido
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535104599

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Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century by Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Berta Paz-Lourido Pdf

This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and specialist exercises for the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities in infants and adolescents; new thermal agents are being introduced and different types of physical therapy interventions are being introduced for the elderly both in the home and clinical setting. Additionally research into physical therapy interventions for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular disorders and stroke is being undertaken and new concepts of wheelchair design are being implemented.

Author : Luc H. V. Woude
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781607500803

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Rehabilitation by Luc H. V. Woude Pdf

This book is a collection of summarized papers and poster presentations from the 4th International Congress Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports, which will be of interest to all those involved in the field of human movement sciences and the rehabilitation professions. Rehabilitation medicine is a relatively young discipline, as is the science of human movement, but both have progressed rapidly from their inception in the latter half of the 20th century to take their current place as important, multi-disciplinary, evidence-based, academic and clinical research subjects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Prosthesis
ISBN : MINN:31951P01098973M

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Journal of Rehabilitation R & D by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Disabled veterans
ISBN : RUTGERS:43008001126467

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Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Disabled veterans
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030038269702

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Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ger M. Craddock
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1586033735

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Assistive Technology by Ger M. Craddock Pdf

This publication covers different themes in the field of assistive technology. The theme New technologies will explore the significant advances in technology research & development and how these can be harnessed to benefit people with disabilities. This will include evolving technologies, affording interesting insights into the future. The theme User Centred Approach will look at fundamental ways in which the EU advocate a philosophy of citizenship and governance and how this philosophy can be advanced to ensure that people with disabilities become central to the assistive technology process Another issue that is explored in this publication is Interdisciplinary Approaches which can be developed within assistive technology and the provision of services to people with disabilities. Finally, it concentrates on ways in which practitioners and users, working together within assistive technology, can achieve best practice in the development and implementation of Guidelines and Standards across a broad spectrum.

Author : Dr. Robert D. Steadward,Garry D. Wheeler,E. Jane Watkinson
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780888647795

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Adapted Physical Activity by Dr. Robert D. Steadward,Garry D. Wheeler,E. Jane Watkinson Pdf

“Natives and Settlers provides a beginning to what should be (and should have been) a continuing, respectful discussion.” —Blanca Schorcht, Associate Professor, University of Northern British Columbia. Is Canada truly postcolonial? Burdened by a past that remains ‘refracted’ in its understanding and treatment of Native peoples, this collection reinterprets treaty making and land claims from Aboriginal perspectives. These five essays not only provide fresh insights to the interpretations of treaties and treaty-making processes, but also examine land claims still under negotiation. Natives and Settlers reclaims the vitality of Aboriginal laws and paradigms in Canada, a country new to decolonization.

Author : Yoshihiko Takahashi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789537619008

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Service Robot Applications by Yoshihiko Takahashi Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide new ideas, original results and practical experiences regarding service robotics. This book provides only a small example of this research activity, but it covers a great deal of what has been done in the field recently. Furthermore, it works as a valuable resource for researchers interested in this field.

Author : Informa Healthcare,Waldemar Karwowski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 3728 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849375479

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International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Second Edition - 3 Volume Set by Informa Healthcare,Waldemar Karwowski Pdf

The previous edition of the International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors made history as the first unified source of reliable information drawn from many realms of science and technology and created specifically with ergonomics professionals in mind. It was also a winner of the Best Reference Award 2002 from the Engineering Libraries Division, American Society of Engineering Education, USA, and the Outstanding Academic Title 2002 from Choice Magazine. Not content to rest on his laurels, human factors and ergonomics expert Professor Waldemar Karwowski has overhauled his standard-setting resource, incorporating coverage of tried and true methods, fundamental principles, and major paradigm shifts in philosophy, thought, and design. Demonstrating the truly interdisciplinary nature of this field, these changes make the second edition even more comprehensive, more informative, more, in a word, encyclopedic. Keeping the format popularized by the first edition, the new edition has been completely revised and updated. Divided into 13 sections and organized alphabetically within each section, the entries provide a clear and simple outline of the topics as well as precise and practical information. The book reviews applications, tools, and innovative concepts related to ergonomic research. Technical terms are defined (where possible) within entries as well as in a glossary. Students and professionals will find this format invaluable, whether they have ergonomics, engineering, computing, or psychology backgrounds. Experts and researchers will also find it an excellent source of information on areas beyond the range of their direct interests.

Author : Dan L. Bader,Carlijn V.C. Bouten,Denis Colin,Cees W.J. Oomens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783540288046

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Pressure Ulcer Research by Dan L. Bader,Carlijn V.C. Bouten,Denis Colin,Cees W.J. Oomens Pdf

Presents both current and future aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Presents evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology. Contains over 90 illustrations. Explores the possiblities of tissue repair using new tissue engineering strategies.