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Stabilograficzne stanowisko do badania niemowląt

Kidoń Zenon

Przegląd Elektrotechniczny

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2022

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R. 98, nr 10

271--274

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Standardowe badanie stabilograficzne wspomaga diagnostykę ośrodkowego układu nerwowego. Dlatego może być również wykorzystane do wykrywania zaburzeń neurorozwojowych niemowląt. W artykule przedstawiono prototypową platformę stabilograficzną przeznaczoną do badań urodzonych przed terminem niemowląt. Omówiono w nim również metody parametryzacji trajektorii posturograficznych uzyskanych podczas badań.

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The standard posturographic examination supports the diagnosis of the central nervous system. Therefore, it can also be used to detect infants with neurodevelopmental impairments. The article presents a prototype force plate designed for the premature babies examinations. The parameterization methods of the posturographic trajectories obtained during the tests are also discussed.

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People identification based on dynamic determinants of human gait

Michałowska M., Walczak T., Grabski J. K., Cieślak M.

Vibrations in Physical Systems

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2018

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Vol. 29

art. no. 2018012

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In the paper a way of people identification, based on ground reaction forces during gait, is presented. The authors established that each individual has an unique gait pattern that can be described by quantitative parameters, calculated using measurements coming from the force plates. Fifteen volunteers took part in this study. Each person walked barefoot at least 100 times through 10-m-long walkway with the force plates built in. Determinants were calculated based on vertical and anterior-posterior components of the ground reaction force. The obtained parameters were used as an input matrix of the artificial neural network designed for identification of each person. Effectiveness of the recognition was assessed as root mean square error between expected and obtained output values. It was proved, that human identification based on presented determinants of the gait and artificial neural network is possible at a high level.

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In vitro test method for the development of intelligent lower limb prosthetic devices

Marinelli C., Giberti H., Resta F.

Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering

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2017

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Vol. 37, no. 1

11--23

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In recent decades, the technological progress has contributed to the development of appliances that significantly improve human life. The biomedical field has benefited more than others from this innovation process. In particular, robotics advances have led to the development of prostheses that allow who suffered the amputation of a lower limb to walk almost like a healthy person. Although sophisticated, the current solutions are not yet able to completely reestablish the function of their biological counterpart. According to authors' opinion this deficiency is principally due to the lack of suitable development and verification methods rather than of appropriate technology resources. Therefore, an innovative bench for testing lower limb prostheses considering working conditions more realistic than those defined by the legislation in force is presented in this paper. The mechanical setup is composed of a 6-axis industrial robot and a custom 2-axis active force plate. The first one is used to replicate the movements of the limb residual segment in space. The second one to load the prosthetic foot both in longitudinal and vertical direction, that is, in the sagittal plane. Both the design choices and the operation procedure are illustrated. Then, a numerical model of the bench is developed in order to assess the merits and the limits of the proposed solution.

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Biomechanics of the shoulder girdle : a case study on the effects of union rugby tackles

Faria L., Campos B., Jorge R. N.

Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics

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2017

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Vol. 19, no. 3

115--127

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Purpose: The shoulder girdle is a complex system, comprised by a kinematic chain and stabilizers. Due to the delicate equilibrium and synchronism between mobility and stability, high external loads may compromise its physiology, increasing the risk of injuries. Thus, this study intends to fully characterize the effects of a rugby tackle on the shoulder’s anatomy and physiology. Methods: For the experimental procedures, a matrix of pressure sensors was used, based on the Teckscan® pressure in-soles, force plates, an isokinetic dynamometer and sEMG (surface electromyography). Results: The anterosuperior region of the shoulder girdle confirmed the highest pressure values during impact (100 kPa to 200 kPa). Also, the right and left feet performed a vertical peak force of 1286 N (1.4 BW) and 1998 N (2.21 BW), respectively. The muscular activity of the shoulder muscles decreased after performing multiple tackles. Conclusions: During a tackle, the clavicle, scapula, trapezius and acromioclavicular joint are the anatomical structures with higher risk of injury. Also, the strike force on the feet decreases for stability purposes. After performing multiple impacts the muscular activity of the trapezius and rotator cuff muscles decreases, which may lead, in the long-term, to instability of the shoulder and inefficiency of the scapulohumeral rhythm.

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Assessment of postural stability in stable and unstable conditions

Janura M., Bizovska L., Svoboda Z., Cerny M., Zemkova E.

Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics

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2017

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Vol. 19, no. 4

89--94

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The aim of the study was to determine whether it is possible to assess static balance on an unstable surface using center of pressure velocities obtained with a force platform when standing on a wobble board. Methods: The center of pressure velocities were recorded with a force platform within three days (four trials per day) in thirty young adults in three conditions: standing on a rigid surface, compliant surface, and on a wobble board. Reliability of mean velocities of the center of pressure was examined using intraclass correlation coefficients. Relationships between the three conditions were assessed with Pearson correlation coefficients. Results: Intra-session reliability was excellent for standing on a rigid surface and on a compliant surface and good for standing on a wobble board. Inter-session reliability was good for all parameters in all conditions, except for poor reliability in the anterior-posterior direction in standing on a wobble board. All correlations between the same parameter in different conditions were statistically significant (P < 0.05), except for velocity of the center of pressure in the anterior-posterior direction between stance on a rigid surface and stance on a wobble board. Conclusions: Centre of pressure velocity parameters obtained with a force plate when standing on a wobble board can provide valuable information about postural stability in unstable conditions.

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Podstawy oceny równowagi ciała: czyli co, w jaki sposób i dlaczego powinniśmy mierzyć?

Kuczyński M., Podbielska M., Bieć D., Paluszak A., Kręcisz K.

Acta Bio-Optica et Informatica Medica. Inżynieria Biomedyczna

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2012

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Vol. 18, nr 4

243--249

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Umiejętność wszechstronnej i obiektywnej oceny układu równowagi jest niezbędna do oceny postępów terapii i umiejętności równoważnych w sporcie. Niestety, wciąż bardzo niewiele osób zajmujących się fizjoterapią, leczeniem czy treningiem sportowym posiada wiedzę wystarczającą do przeprowadzenia badań równowagi i ich prawidłowej interpretacji. Celem pracy jest przedstawienie podstawowych pojęć, koncepcji i metod niezbędnych do prowadzenia tego typu badań. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na terminologię, ogólną interpretację sygnałów mierzonych za pomocą platformy sił podczas swobodnego stania oraz na przebieg procedur doświadczalnych.

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The ability to assess the postural performance and stability in a comprehensive and objective way is a prerequisite for the evaluation of progress in therapy or to judge about the significance of postural control in sports. However, neither therapists, clinicians, nor athletic trainers have sufficient skills to perform such assessment. The purpose of this paper is to present the basic notions and methods needed to perform such studies. Attention is focused on terminology, the general interpretation of time-series recorded during quiet stance on force plates and on the experimental procedures.

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A study characterizing dynamic overloads of professional dancers. Biomechanical approach

Dworak L. B., Gorwa J., Kmiecik K., Mączyński J.

Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics

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2005

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Vol. 7, nr 1

77-84

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Many jumps made in classical and modem ballet are responsible for serious injuries. A pilot experiment that was earned out with two professional dancers measured the temporary character of ground reaction forces in a few chosen elements of classical dance. The method of piezoelectric dynamometry as well as video recording were applied. The results of the experiment concerning the dynamic overloads, which are defined by the value of ground reaction forces, allow us to set the direction of a further research in the area of biomechanical interpretations.