... a novel and powerful method to predictably tune and precisely manufacture orthoses with objectively customized fit and functional characteristics. ankle computer-aided design customization finite element analysis fused deposition modeling orthosis orthotics rehabilitation bending stiffness...

... the lateral condyle. The study proposes a method for predicting the geometry of the femoral condyles with good accuracy. The B-spline model showed best results. 17 11 2010 10 05 2011 30 05 2011 22 06 2011 22 06 2011 bone orthotics physiological models prosthetics splines...

... , “ Quantifying Multidirectional Sliding Motions in Total Knee Replacements ,” ASME J. Tribol. 0742-4787 , 127 ( 2 ), pp. 280 – 286 . 10.1115/1.1843136 24 09 2008 01 10 2009 21 12 2009 29 01 2010 29 01 2010 anthropometry biomechanics bone geometry orthotics wear...

... element analysis mechanical contact neurophysiology orthopaedics orthotics physiological models adolescent idiopathic scoliosis individualized braces brace-torso interface orthotic treatment Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk affecting between 1.5...

..., this pneumatic brace can, in theory, counterbalance a greater fraction of external adduction moment than the currently existing braces. 07 04 2008 21 10 2008 30 01 2009 biomechanics diseases finite element analysis orthopaedics orthotics pneumatic systems Knee osteoarthritis...

... mechanoception orthotics position control seats sitting posture pelvis alignment lumbar adjustment posture control wheelchair intervention Wheelchair users who cannot functionally reposition themselves often adopt a passive body posture ( 1 ) and suffer from sitting related mobility problems...

..., an initial prototype has provided 100% of the power and energy necessary for ankle gait in a compact 0.95 kg package, seven times less than an equivalent motor/gearbox system. 18 08 2005 22 03 2006 medical robotics gait analysis actuators orthotics An effective form of robotic...

... on the callus shape and tissue distributions in the fracture site were also analyzed. We predicted that a lower stiffness of the fixator delays fracture healing and causes a larger callus, in correspondence to well-documented clinical observations. 27 01 2005 09 11 2005 orthotics biomechanics...

... 07 2005 biomechanics diseases orthopaedics orthotics bone patient diagnosis biomedical measurement patient rehabilitation Measurement of hand strength is critical to diagnosis and assessment of surgical outcome and rehabilitation ( 1 ). The Jamar® Dynamometer and similar...

... in extension of the actuator. 05 04 2005 15 07 2005 biomechanics patient treatment orthotics biological tissues It is estimated that of the 13 million Americans suffering from urinary incontinence ( 1 ), approximately 2 million are male. Americans spend $16.4 billion annually...

... and the validity of the simulation model as a means for designing the system. orthotics gait analysis prototypes fluidic devices muscle The inability to walk because of lower limb paralysis is a common result of a thoracic-level spinal cord injury (SCI). Functional electrical...

... − 0.35 + 0.35 3° Eversion + 0.65 − 0.65 5° 31 03 2005 13 07 2005 gait analysis patient rehabilitation medical robotics orthotics robot kinematics muscle springs (mechanical) In Fig. 1 , a solid model of the device is shown...

... 2005 11 07 2005 orthotics mechanical variables measurement medical robotics rotation measurement biomechanics Lower limb orthoses ( 1 ) are externally applied devices generally recommended in patients affected by various physical and neurological disabilities such as hemiplegic...

... in the nervous system learn from this sensor input to generate motor output appropriate for stepping. orthotics prosthetics gait analysis medical robotics bone 2005 American Society of Mechanical Engineers ...

..., 2002; revision received June 25, 2003. Associate Editor: K. Vaughan. 27 September 2002 25 June 2003 09 01 2004 torque electromyography patient rehabilitation biomechanics medical control systems orthotics damping adaptive filters medical signal processing...

... by the Bioengineering Division for publication in the JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING . Manuscript received by the Bioengineering Division October 21, 2002; final revision received May 6, 2003. Associate Editor: K. Vaughan. 21 October 2002 06 May 2003 09 01 2004 orthotics elasticity...