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1. Diesbourg, Tara. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.

Degree: MA, Kinesiology, 2011, National Library of Canada

► The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of the flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) in cervical paraspinal musculature in an upright standing posture,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics.

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Diesbourg, T. (2011). Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. (Masters Thesis). National Library of Canada. Retrieved from http://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Diesbourg, Tara. “Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.” 2011. Masters Thesis, National Library of Canada. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Diesbourg, Tara. “Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Diesbourg T. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. National Library of Canada; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163.

Council of Science Editors:

Diesbourg T. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. [Masters Thesis]. National Library of Canada; 2011. Available from: http://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163

University of California – Berkeley

2. Kim, Erica J. Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow.

Degree: Biophysics, 2014, University of California – Berkeley

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9rr1f5xs

► Hummingbirds are exceptional among vertebrates in their extreme flight capabilities. They are unique in their ability to not only sustain hovering flight, but also to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Kim, E. J. (2014). Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9rr1f5xs

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kim, Erica J. “Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow.” 2014. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9rr1f5xs.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kim, Erica J. “Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow.” 2014. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kim EJ. Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9rr1f5xs.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kim EJ. Kinematics and Energetics of Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) performing hovering flight in ground effect, ascending and descending vertical flight, and forward flight in an asymmetric flow. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2014. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9rr1f5xs

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University of California – San Diego

3. Gutierrez, Noelia Grande. Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms.

Degree: Engineering Sciences (Applied Mechanics), 2015, University of California – San Diego

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8tq7r7rb

► Patients with coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) resulting from Kawasaki Disease (KD) are at risk for thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Current guidelines recommend using CAA diameter… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Gutierrez, N. G. (2015). Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms. (Thesis). University of California – San Diego. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8tq7r7rb

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gutierrez, Noelia Grande. “Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms.” 2015. Thesis, University of California – San Diego. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8tq7r7rb.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gutierrez, Noelia Grande. “Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gutierrez NG. Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8tq7r7rb.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gutierrez NG. Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Cased By Kawasaki Diesease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of CT Angiograms. [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2015. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8tq7r7rb

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University of California – San Diego

4. Davey, Shruti Krishna. 3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models.

Degree: Bioengineering, 2016, University of California – San Diego

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0760g71g

► Techniques for cellular encapsulation within three-dimensional (3D) structures, such as bioprinting and patterning methods, play an important role in creating complex and hierarchically organized tissues,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Davey, S. K. (2016). 3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models. (Thesis). University of California – San Diego. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0760g71g

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davey, Shruti Krishna. “3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – San Diego. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0760g71g.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davey, Shruti Krishna. “3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Davey SK. 3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0760g71g.

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Council of Science Editors:

Davey SK. 3D Photopatterning of Hydrogels with Applications in Cancer Growth Models. [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0760g71g

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University of California – San Diego

5. Gorgen, Vivian Anne. A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments.

Degree: Engineering Sciences (Mechanical Engineering), 2016, University of California – San Diego

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9120t9xp

► Cell migration is an important cellular process in many physiological events such as embryogenesis, wound healing, cancer metastasis, and inflammation. Chemotaxis is a process in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Gorgen, V. A. (2016). A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments. (Thesis). University of California – San Diego. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9120t9xp

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gorgen, Vivian Anne. “A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – San Diego. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9120t9xp.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gorgen, Vivian Anne. “A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gorgen VA. A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9120t9xp.

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Gorgen VA. A Microfluidic Device for the Study of Neutrophil Chemotaxis in 3D Environments. [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9120t9xp

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Cornell University

6. Walk, Remy Elisabeth. Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep.

Degree: M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 2017, Cornell University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/56951

► Bone mass and mechanical properties are known to influence risk of fragility fracture. Clinical measures of bone mineral density (BMD) are used to evaluate fracture… (more)

▼ Bone mass and mechanical properties are known to influence risk of fragility fracture. Clinical measures of bone mineral density (BMD) are used to evaluate fracture risk, but patients with obesity have greater risk of fracture than would be expected from BMD. Obesity is a common component of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome may contribute to the increased risk of fracture associated with obesity. Patients with osteoporosis have low bone mass and increased risk of fracture. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) treatment can be used to reverse the effects of osteoporosis. Here, we looked at mechanical properties of bone in an animal model of metabolic syndrome and an animal model of osteoporosis treated with parathyroid hormone. First, we characterized the cortical bone phenotype of the toll-like receptor 5 deficient mouse (TLR5KO). The TLR5KO mouse is a model of metabolic syndrome with mild levels of adiposity. Metabolic syndrome in TLR5KO mice is caused by alterations to the gut microbiome. Male and female mice 10-55 weeks of age (n = 5-19/ group) were used in this study. Cortical bone geometry and mechanical properties of the mid-diaphysis of the femur were analyzed to characterize the cortical bone phenotype. The femurs were tested in three-point bending to obtain peak moment, bending rigidity and post yield displacement. Peak moment was related to geometry to infer the effect of genotype on tissue material properties. We found that metabolic syndrome was associated with impaired cortical bone tissue material properties in both male and female mice in most ages studied. In summary, metabolic syndrome with only mild adiposity was associated with alterations to bone strength that could not be explained by bone geometry and density, suggesting altered bone tissue material properties. Secondly, we determined the mechanical properties of cancellous bone from osteopenic sheep treated with PTH. Osteopenia was induced in 6-7 year-old sheep through a combination of ovariectomy (OVX) and a diet to induce metabolic acidosis (MA). A year after OVX, the sheep were treated with either vehicle (n = 6) or PTH (n = 7) for a year. Cancellous bone cores were taken from the medial caudal quadrant of the right distal femur for mechanical testing. We found no detectable effect of PTH treatment on mechanical properties of cancellous bone in uniaxial compression. Advisors/Committee Members: Hernandez, Christopher J. (chair), van der Meulen, Marjolein (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Walk, R. E. (2017). Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep. (Masters Thesis). Cornell University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1813/56951

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Walk, Remy Elisabeth. “Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Cornell University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1813/56951.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Walk, Remy Elisabeth. “Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Walk RE. Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Cornell University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/56951.

Council of Science Editors:

Walk RE. Bone Phenotype of Toll-like Receptor 5 Deficient (TLR5KO) Mice and PTH Treated Osteopenic Sheep. [Masters Thesis]. Cornell University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/56951

7. Warschun, Briana Michele. Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis.

Degree: Biomedical Engineering, 2017, Brown University

URL: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733557/

► Characterizing the morphology of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint and how it changes with osteoarthritis progression is important for understanding the pathoetiology of this multifactorial disease.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Warschun, B. M. (2017). Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. (Thesis). Brown University. Retrieved from https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733557/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Warschun, Briana Michele. “Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis.” 2017. Thesis, Brown University. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733557/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Warschun, Briana Michele. “Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Warschun BM. Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brown University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733557/.

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Warschun BM. Changes in Bone Morphology with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. [Thesis]. Brown University; 2017. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733557/

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University of California – Berkeley

8. Jreij, Pamela. The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton.

Degree: Bioengineering, 2016, University of California – Berkeley

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/39d5z9rv

► The actin cytoskeleton is essential for maintaining mechanical integrity of cells and tissues and for providing structural support during dynamic processes including migration, endocytosis and… (more)

▼ The actin cytoskeleton is essential for maintaining mechanical integrity of cells and tissues and for providing structural support during dynamic processes including migration, endocytosis and cytokinesis. From a molecular perspective, it consists of (1) actin monomers polymerized in double helical filamentous structures and (2) an ensemble of regulatory proteins that regulate shape and function of actin structures. From a mechanics perspective, the cytoskeleton is a dynamic entity that can generate force while being subject to various load perturbations. Though molecular understanding of actin networks is extensive, our understanding of how molecular signaling is converted to force output and how force input feeds back into molecular activity remains limited. The goal of this dissertation is to investigate how the interplay between molecular and mechanical attributes of the actin cytoskeleton results in desired cellular activity and physiological phenotypes. We first focus on the leading edge of migrating cells where nucleation of branched actin structures is involved in membrane protrusion. In chapter 2, we investigate the effect of the biochemical composition of these structures on the observed dynamic properties of network growth. To do so, we reconstitute branched actin network assembly using a minimal set of essential proteins (i.e. nucleation promoting factors, ARP2/3 and capping proteins) and evaluate their role over a broad range of concentrations. We find that in the absence of opposing force, changes in the nanomolar range of soluble protein concentration significantly modulates architectural and kinetic properties of nucleating actin structures. In cells, branched actin networks do not just transmit forces in the form of protrusion but also resists opposing load imposed by the membrane and other physical barriers. In chapter 3, we use atomic force microscopy to study the impact of external force on the biochemical composition and mechanical properties of reconstituted branched actin structures. Interestingly, we find that mechanical loading alters network density and composition, which in turn modulates its bulk mechanical properties and renders it stiffer, more powerful and efficient. Central to assembly and function of actin networks is the activity of actin binding proteins. We next extend our investigation to ask whether forces on actin filaments can influence actin binding protein (ABP) localization and activity in the cytoskeleton. Despite sharing the same cytoplasm, ABPs in cells spatially segregate and differentially regulate actin structures. In the context of the leading edge of migrating cells, cofilin binds and severs filaments in the lamellipodia, whereas tropomyosin is secluded as it binds and stabilizes filaments in the lamellum. In chapter 4, we hypothesize that these proteins are mechanosensitive and show that cofilin preferentially binds to network structures subject to compression whereas tropomyosin favors relaxed structures. Lastly, in chapter 5, we explore the sensitivity of calponin…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Jreij, P. (2016). The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/39d5z9rv

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jreij, Pamela. “The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/39d5z9rv.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jreij, Pamela. “The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jreij P. The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/39d5z9rv.

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Council of Science Editors:

Jreij P. The Mechanoregulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/39d5z9rv

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Wake Forest University

9. Lynch, Sarah Kathryn. Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex.

Degree: 2015, Wake Forest University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57148

► Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) were the leading cause of unintentional fatal injuries and the fourth leading cause of unintentional nonfatal injuries in the United States… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Lynch, S. K. (2015). Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex. (Thesis). Wake Forest University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57148

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lynch, Sarah Kathryn. “Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex.” 2015. Thesis, Wake Forest University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57148.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lynch, Sarah Kathryn. “Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lynch SK. Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57148.

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Council of Science Editors:

Lynch SK. Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex. [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57148

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Wake Forest University

10. Kelley, Mireille Elizabeth. Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play.

Degree: 2016, Wake Forest University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/62648

► The estimated number of sport-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) occurring each year in the United States is 1.6 to 3.8 million with football having… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: biomechanics

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Kelley, M. E. (2016). Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play. (Thesis). Wake Forest University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10339/62648

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kelley, Mireille Elizabeth. “Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play.” 2016. Thesis, Wake Forest University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10339/62648.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kelley, Mireille Elizabeth. “Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kelley ME. Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/62648.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kelley ME. Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: Evaluation of Practice Drills and Age and Weight Based Levels of Play. [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/62648

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Boston University

11. Mattson, Jeffrey. Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2017, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/27010

► Elastic and collagen fibers are the major load-bearing extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents of the vascular wall. Elastic fibers accommodate repeated cycles of extension and recoil… (more)

▼ Elastic and collagen fibers are the major load-bearing extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents of the vascular wall. Elastic fibers accommodate repeated cycles of extension and recoil that occur during pulsatile blood flow at lower levels of strain, whereas the recruitment of collagen fibers at higher levels of strain leads to nonlinear stiffening that protects blood vessels from overextension. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) provide a structural basis for multiple biological functions, such as the organization of ECM and the regulation of cell growth factors. There exists a complex interdependence of ECM compositional, structural, and mechanical properties. The overall goal of the research is to study the biomechanical and structural roles of different ECM constituents in vascular mechanics through coupled mechanical testing, advanced optical imaging, and microstructure-based constitutive modeling. Arteries function differently than veins in the circulatory system, however in several treatment options veins are subjected to sudden elevated arterial pressure. Our study improves the understanding of elastin and collagen fiber contribution to ECM mechanics of different vessel types. Our research demonstrates that ECM fiber distribution, recruitment, and content each play an important role in vascular function, and the important structural and functional differences between arteries and veins that should be taken into account when considering treatment options. While elastin and collagen have received extensive consideration, little is known about the biomechanical roles of GAGs in blood vessels. The mechanics of tissue with low GAG content can be indirectly affected by the interaction of GAGs with collagen fibers, which is one of the primary contributors to arterial mechanics. Our study suggests that that the interaction between GAGs and other ECM constituents plays an important role in the mechanics of the arterial wall, and GAGs should be considered in addition to elastic and collagen fibers when studying arterial function. A structure-based constitutive model was then developed to successfully predict arterial mechanics considering the contribution of GAGs to fiber recruitment. Building upon previous research, ongoing work is presented to study the fundamental yet clinically relevant structural-mechanical behavior of arterial ECM in diabetes using an integrated experimental and modeling approach.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Mattson, J. (2017). Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/27010

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mattson, Jeffrey. “Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/27010.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mattson, Jeffrey. “Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mattson J. Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/27010.

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Mattson J. Mechanical and structural contributions of extracellular matrix constituents to vascular mechanics. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/27010

Boston University

12. Zollinger, Alicia. Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment.

Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2018, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32320

► Physiological tissue exists in a state of tension. Maintenance of this tension at a set level, a process termed tensional homeostasis, is imperative to the… (more)

▼ Physiological tissue exists in a state of tension. Maintenance of this tension at a set level, a process termed tensional homeostasis, is imperative to the preservation of healthy cells and tissues, and multiple diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis have been linked to the loss of the ability to maintain it. Despite this, very little is known about how this tension is established and maintained at the cellular level. Early reports on tensional homeostasis, which observed large cohorts of cells, hypothesized that constant tension levels exist at all length scales, including the cellular and subcellular length scales. Therefore, the main goal of this thesis was to begin to understand tensional homeostasis at the cellular level. In this thesis, we explore the impacts of both cell properties and environmental factors on the traction force dynamics of single cells and clusters of cells to try to understand how they establish and maintain tensional homeostasis. We observed that multicellularity is necessary for tensional homeostasis in endothelial cells, but that this phenomenon is cell type specific. Cell types like smooth muscle and fibroblasts maintain steady force at the single cell level. We explored the differences that might drive this difference and found that the cell adhesion protein cadherin is essential to tensional homeostasis and that inflammatory signaling can lead to its loss. We also work towards the creation of a tool that will allow us to better recapitulate in vivo conditions, which will allow us to study tensional homeostasis at the single cell level in the physiological context of cyclic stretch. This work suggests that tensional homeostasis is a complex process that is influenced by both internal and environmental factors. Some of these factors, like E-cadherin, which were previously known to affect mechanobiology may be more complex than previously realized. Finally, this thesis makes it clear that to fully understand how cells establish the homeostasis seen at the tissue level, we must look at traction dynamics rather than just a single snapshot in time. Studying tensional homeostasis in dynamic states may be essential to understanding processes such as wound healing, development, and disease progression. Advisors/Committee Members: Smith, Michael L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Zollinger, A. (2018). Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32320

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zollinger, Alicia. “Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32320.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zollinger, Alicia. “Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Zollinger A. Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32320.

Council of Science Editors:

Zollinger A. Tensional homeostasis: role of cell properties and the environment. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32320

Boston University

13. Nazari, Navid. Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography.

Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2019, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/34922

► Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) is a non-invasive imaging technique that maps and quantifies the mechanical properties of soft tissue related to the propagation and attenuation… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Nazari, N. (2019). Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/34922

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nazari, Navid. “Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/34922.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nazari, Navid. “Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography.” 2019. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Nazari N. Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/34922.

Council of Science Editors:

Nazari N. Novel applications, model, and methods in magnetic resonance elastography. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/34922

Wilfrid Laurier University

14. Kirst, Colin. A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING.

Degree: 2018, Wilfrid Laurier University

URL: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2072

► Falls are identified as the largest risk and leading cause of injury for multiple populations, including young adults and individuals with a transtibial amputation. Furthermore,… (more)

▼ Falls are identified as the largest risk and leading cause of injury for multiple populations, including young adults and individuals with a transtibial amputation. Furthermore, obstacle crossing is identified as the number one cause of a trip, which subsequently leads to falling. Previous research provides conflicting results and a lack of specificity in certain outcome measures of dynamic stability during obstacle crossing. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis was to gain foundational knowledge on outcome measures related to dynamic stability during an obstacle crossing protocol. An additional purpose was to investigate the dynamic stability of young adults, and speculate on the dynamic stability of a transtibial amputee following the same protocol. It was hypothesized for both young adults and the transtibial amputee, as obstacle height increased, the medial/lateral distance of the COM-BOS relationship will decrease, the medial/lateral distance between the COM-COP will increase, and that there would be increased variability in both peak and regional pressure of the trail limb during single support. Twenty young adults (aged 24.3 ± 2.9) and one transtibial amputee (age 27) completed six trials of level ground walking and 18 blocked and randomized trials of obstacle crossing at three heights (5 cm, 15 cm and 25 cm). Outcome measures for this study included: minimum and maximum medial/lateral COM-BOS, minimum and maximum M/L COM-COP, peak total and peak regional pressure distribution, step length, step width, and minimum toe clearance. A series of repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed on the young adult data, whereas the transtibial amputee results were interpreted based off of mean and standard deviation values. As obstacle height increased the minimum medial/lateral (M/L) centre of mass (COM) and centre of pressure (COP) distance significantly decreased (p<0.0001), total peak pressure significantly increased (p<0.0001), and pressure in the heel, lateral midfoot and toe regions of the trail limb significantly increased (p<0.0001) for the young adults. Furthermore, minimum toe clearance (MTC) was significantly lowest at level ground walking, while largest at the 5cm, and then significantly decreased as obstacle height continued to increase (p<0.05). Finally, step length significantly increased compared to level ground walking (p<0.0001). Conversely, the transtibial amputee showed lower total peak pressure, smaller step width, COM-base of support (BOS), COM-COP, and MTC distances. Ultimately, the results indicate obstacle height significantly influenced COM-COP, total peak pressure, regional differences in pressure, MTC, and step lengths of the young adults. Secondary interpretation of the transtibial amputee shows that the individual utilized a less conservative strategy and was therefore less stable compared to the young adults. Even though this individual was less stable than the young adults, he was still able to maintain enough dynamic stability during level ground walking and obstacle…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Kirst, C. (2018). A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING. (Thesis). Wilfrid Laurier University. Retrieved from https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2072

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kirst, Colin. “A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING.” 2018. Thesis, Wilfrid Laurier University. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2072.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kirst, Colin. “A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kirst C. A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wilfrid Laurier University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2072.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Kirst C. A COMPARISON OF THE STABILITY & PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN YOUNG ADULTS AND A TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEE DURING OBSTACLE CROSSING. [Thesis]. Wilfrid Laurier University; 2018. Available from: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2072

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University of Western Ontario

15. Allison, Wayne. Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season.

Degree: 2019, University of Western Ontario

URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/6740

► Soccer is the world's most popular sport, and intentional heading of the ball is exclusive to it. Head impacts in youth players are riskier than… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Allison, W. (2019). Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/6740

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Allison, Wayne. “Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season.” 2019. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/6740.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Allison, Wayne. “Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season.” 2019. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Allison W. Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/6740.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Allison W. Strains in Regions of the Brain Modelled from Female Youth Soccer Players Performing Purposeful Headers in Season. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2019. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/6740

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University of Nevada – Las Vegas

16. Craig-Jones, Andrew. Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors.

Degree: PhD, Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, 2020, University of Nevada – Las Vegas

URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3882

► New and innovative technology is consistently being introduced to help runners gain an edge over their competition. One of the more popular ergogenic aids… (more)

▼ New and innovative technology is consistently being introduced to help runners gain an edge over their competition. One of the more popular ergogenic aids in running today is compression garments. It is estimated that the compression garment market will surpass $5 billion by the year 2022. Despite the popularity, there is no clear consensus as to if or why compression is effective as an ergogenic aid. Although there has been a large variety of variables tested, there is little agreement on any of them as to the effect compression has. It appears as if the rate at which compression is used and the research to support performance improvement disagree. More research is needed to expand the knowledge base on individual variables until it becomes clearer if compression garments have an effect or not. Therefore, the purpose of the first study was to compare muscle activity, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion while wearing graduated compression socks (CS), regular socks (RS), and a placebo sock (PS) during running. Methods: Recreational runners (n=9; 1.65 ± .08 m; 69.90 ± 9.33 kg; 22.78 ± 3.33yr) completed three 10 minute running conditions either wearing CS, RS, and PS. CS were knee-high socks that had graduated compression moving proximally up the leg. RS were determined by the type of sock each subject was wearing on the day of testing. PS were regular XL soccer socks with no claims to compressive effect. Muscle activity of the rectus femoris, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, and tibialis anterior were measured through electromyography (EMG; Delsys, Natick, MA). Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded at 3 minute intervals. EMG data were processed by removing any zero offset, rectifying, and averaging over 30 seconds of minutes 3, 6, and 9 of each 10-min condition. Dependent variables (EMG, HR, RPE) were each compared between conditions using repeated measure ANOVAs (α=0.05). Results. HR, RPE, nor muscle activity for any muscle tested were not different between conditions (p>.05). Conclusion. Neither the compression sock nor placebo sock influenced muscle activity, HR, or RPE when running speed was controlled. The first study demonstrated that there was no influence, positively or negatively, of CS, PS, or RS on muscle activity, HR, or RPE. However, all trials were performed and data collected while participants were running on a treadmill. There have been well-documented differences between treadmill and overground running and as the majority of competitive running occurs overground more research is needed in that regard. The purpose of this study was to compare muscle activity while running overground between wearing compression socks, placebo socks, and regular socks. Methods: Recreational runners (n=11, 1.70 ± 0.11 m, 71.45 ± 15.13 kg, 27.09 ± 4.39 yrs) completed three 10 minute running conditions: wearing graduated compression socks (CS), regular socks (RS), and placebo socks (PS). Participants were instructed to run at a pace comparable to that of a… Advisors/Committee Members: John Mercer, Julia Freedman Silvernail, James Navalta, David Lee.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Craig-Jones, A. (2020). Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3882

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Craig-Jones, Andrew. “Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3882.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Craig-Jones, Andrew. “Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors.” 2020. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Craig-Jones A. Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3882.

Council of Science Editors:

Craig-Jones A. Do Compression Garments Work? The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2020. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3882

University of Nevada – Las Vegas

17. Barker, Leland Adam. Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance.

Degree: PhD, Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, 2018, University of Nevada – Las Vegas

URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3213

► Jumping performance has traditionally been measured by jump height alone. In recent years, the reactive strength index (RSI = Jump height / jump time))… (more)

▼ Jumping performance has traditionally been measured by jump height alone. In recent years, the reactive strength index (RSI = Jump height / jump time)) has been used as another measure of jump performance. According to RSI, which was developed to assess eccentric force production, jump performance can improve by increasing jump height, decreasing jump time, or both simultaneously. However, it is not clear how force production correlates to RSI variables. If RSI is meant to be a practical measure of eccentric force production, it should correlate strongly to eccentric and amortization force production during jumping. Thus, the purpose of the first study was to determine the relationship between ground reaction force (GRF) variables to jump height, jump time, and the Reactive Strength Index (RSI). Twenty-six Division I male soccer players performed three maximum effort CMJs on a dual-force platform system that measured three-dimensional kinetic data. Vertical GRF (Fz) variables were divided into unloading, eccentric, amortization, and concentric phases and correlated to jump height, RSI (RSI= Jump height/jump time), and jump time (ground contact time from start to takeoff). Significant correlations were observed between jump height and RSI, concentric kinetic energy, peak power, concentric work, and concentric displacement. Significant correlations were observed between RSI and jump time, peak power, unload Fz, eccentric work, eccentric rate of force development (RFD), amortization Fz, amortization time, 2nd Fz peak, average concentric Fz, and concentric displacement. Significant correlations were observed between jump time and unload Fz, eccentric work, eccentric RFD, amortization Fz, amortization time, average concentric Fz, and concentric work. In conclusion, jump height correlated to variables derived from the concentric phase only, while Fz variables from the unloading, eccentric, amortization, and concentric phases correlated highly to RSI and jump time. These observations demonstrate the importance of countermovement Fz characteristics for time-sensitive CMJ performance measures. Further, RSI correlated strongly to Fz variables during eccentric and amortization phases. Researchers and practitioners should include RSI to improve their assessment of jump performance. The first study observed a strong relationship between jump performance and force production during the eccentric and amortization phases. But, there is limited research on force production during eccentric and amortization phases of the jump squat (JS), which is a countermovement jump performed with external load via barbell. Further, limited research has investigated the influence of countermovement technique on these variables. Therefore, the second and third studies investigated the effect of load and countermovement technique on kinetics during the eccentric and amortization phases of the jump squat. The second and third studies used the same protocol: On day one, participants performed a 3-repetition maximum (RM) back squat.… Advisors/Committee Members: John Mercer, Janet Dufek, Brach Poston, Brian Schilling.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Barker, L. A. (2018). Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3213

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Barker, Leland Adam. “Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3213.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Barker, Leland Adam. “Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Barker LA. Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3213.

Council of Science Editors:

Barker LA. Biomechanical Analysis of Jumping: The Influence of External Load and Countermovement Depth on Deceleration Strategies and Performance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2018. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/3213

18. Luginsland, Lauren. The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults.

Degree: M.S. in Health Promotion, Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, 2018, University of Mississippi

URL: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1320

► The knee is one of the most commonly loaded anatomical joints in the human body due to maintaining an upright posture. Increased joint loading can… (more)

▼ The knee is one of the most commonly loaded anatomical joints in the human body due to maintaining an upright posture. Increased joint loading can lead to various injuries which can either be treated surgically or non-surgically including immobilization by bracing. Numerous studies have looked at functional knee bracing post-operative surgery creating a gap within the literature analyzing non-operative functional knee braces within a healthy population. Commonly prescribed functional knee braces such as the Ossur Rebound® have been prescribed by physicians, but also available over-the-counter for self-prescription to assist with injury prevention, stabilization, and protection. Previous studies have looked at non-operative functional knee bracing on football players and runners; however, its effect on the average middle-age individual who use it for support and preventative measures has yet to be determined. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate how a self-prescribed, over-the-counter knee brace with no formal instruction impacts gait kinematics and kinetics. Nineteen healthy participants (10 females and 9 males) completed the study. A pre- and post-intervention design was used for the study. A 3D motion capture system was used to collect twenty (10 no-brace, 10 braced) initial gait passes for each participant which was duplicated upon the participants returning to the lab after wearing a knee brace for eight consecutive hours during a work day. A linear mixed model ANOVA with fixed factors of time (4) and condition (2) which employed unstructured covariance to examine possible differences in joint angles, joint moments, and time to peak joint moments analyzed kinematic and kinetic variables of interest. If main effect significance was found, a Bonferroni post-hoc adjustment compared simple main effects. The findings from this study can be used as a series of recommendations for future research studies as well as future clinical recommendations. Knee braces, especially the Ossur Rebound, are devices that can serve a variety of conditions of the knee. While wearing a knee brace during walking, there is an increased internal load present on the ankle, knee, and hip joint. Therefore, self-prescribing is not appropriate for an individuals without a diagnosed pathology. Advisors/Committee Members: Martha A Bass, Chip Wade, Dwight Waddell.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Luginsland, L. (2018). The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults. (Thesis). University of Mississippi. Retrieved from https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1320

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Luginsland, Lauren. “The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults.” 2018. Thesis, University of Mississippi. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1320.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Luginsland, Lauren. “The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Luginsland L. The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Mississippi; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1320.

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Council of Science Editors:

Luginsland L. The Influence of Self-Prescribed Knee Bracing on Walking in Healthy Adults. [Thesis]. University of Mississippi; 2018. Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1320

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Arizona State University

19. Marshall, Dirk. Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living.

Degree: Biomedical Engineering, 2018, Arizona State University

URL: http://repository.asu.edu/items/49004

► The ultimate goal of human movement control research is to understand how natural movements performed in daily activities, are controlled. Natural movements require coordination of… (more)

▼ The ultimate goal of human movement control research is to understand how natural movements performed in daily activities, are controlled. Natural movements require coordination of multiple degrees of freedom (DOF) of the arm. Here, patterns of arm joint control during daily functional tasks were examined, which are performed through rotation of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist with the use of seven DOF: shoulder flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and internal/external rotation; elbow flexion/extension and pronation/supination; wrist flexion/extension and radial/ulnar deviation. Analyzed movements imitated two activities of daily living: combing the hair and turning the page in a book. Kinematic and kinetic analyses were conducted. The studied kinematic characteristics were displacements of the 7 DOF and contribution of each DOF to hand velocity. The kinetic analysis involved computation of 3-dimensional vectors of muscle torque (MT), interaction torque (IT), gravity torque (GT), and net torque (NT) at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Using a relationship NT = MT + GT + IT, the role of active control and the passive factors (gravitation and inter-segmental dynamics) in rotation of each joint was assessed by computing MT contribution (MTC) to NT. MTC was computed using the ratio of the signed MT projection on NT to NT magnitude. Despite the variety of joint movements required across the different tasks, 3 patterns of shoulder and elbow coordination prevailed in each movement: 1) active rotation of the shoulder and predominantly passive rotation of the elbow; 2) active rotation of the elbow and predominantly passive rotation of the shoulder; and 3) passive rotation of both joints. Analysis of wrist control suggested that MT mainly compensates for passive torque and provides adjustment of wrist motion according to requirements of both tasks. The 3 shoulder-elbow coordination patterns during which at least one joint moves largely passively represent joint control primitives underlying performance of well-learned arm movements, although these patterns may be less prevalent during non-habitual movements. The advantage of these control primitives is that they require minimal neural effort for joint coordination, and thus increase neural resources that can be used for cognitive tasks.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Marshall, D. (2018). Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living. (Masters Thesis). Arizona State University. Retrieved from http://repository.asu.edu/items/49004

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Marshall, Dirk. “Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Arizona State University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://repository.asu.edu/items/49004.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Marshall, Dirk. “Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Marshall D. Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Arizona State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/49004.

Council of Science Editors:

Marshall D. Joint Control of Arm Movements During Activities of Daily Living. [Masters Thesis]. Arizona State University; 2018. Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/49004

University of New Mexico

20. Abbasi, Cyrus. A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation.

Degree: Mechanical Engineering, 2013, University of New Mexico

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23305

► The research undertakings within this manuscript illustrate the importance of biomechanics in todays science. Without doubt, biomechanics can be utilized to obtain a better understanding… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics.

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Abbasi, C. (2013). A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New Mexico. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23305

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Abbasi, Cyrus. “A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New Mexico. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23305.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Abbasi, Cyrus. “A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation.” 2013. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Abbasi C. A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23305.

Council of Science Editors:

Abbasi C. A selection of biomechanical research problems : from modeling to experimentation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23305

Boston University

21. Mohan, Sumati. The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Degree: 2014, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14383

► During the progression of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), the smooth muscle of the pulmonary artery changes phenotypically in several ways. Although many of these changes… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Mohan, S. (2014). The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. (Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14383

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Mohan, Sumati. “The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension.” 2014. Thesis, Boston University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14383.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mohan, Sumati. “The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension.” 2014. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mohan S. The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. [Internet] [Thesis]. Boston University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14383.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Mohan S. The role of smooth muscle cell fluidization in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. [Thesis]. Boston University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14383

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Windsor

22. Diesbourg, Tara. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.

Degree: MA, Kinesiology, 2011, University of Windsor

URL: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163

► The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of the flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) in cervical paraspinal musculature in an upright standing posture,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics.

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Diesbourg, T. (2011). Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. (Masters Thesis). University of Windsor. Retrieved from https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Diesbourg, Tara. “Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Windsor. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Diesbourg, Tara. “Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Diesbourg T. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Windsor; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163.

Council of Science Editors:

Diesbourg T. Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon and the modulating effect of trunk flexion angle. [Masters Thesis]. University of Windsor; 2011. Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/163

Boston University

23. Loaiza, Johnfredy. Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2021, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41882

► Digital volume correlation (DVC) is a computational tool used to measure a 3D displacement field between a pair of 3D images (from, for example, magnetic… (more)

▼ Digital volume correlation (DVC) is a computational tool used to measure a 3D displacement field between a pair of 3D images (from, for example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, etc.). Studies in biomechanics have used DVC to quantify deformations in cells, tissues and organs, for the purpose of examining deformation and failure mechanisms, movement, and adaptation. The growing popularity of DVC has created increased demand for DVC algorithms that are computationally efficient, verified and validated. The goals of this project were to improve the efficiency of an existing DVC algorithm and to present a set of methods for robust verification and validation. This dissertation first introduces DVC through a series of 1D examples that illustrates the use of optimization to find the displacement field that produces the best match between the pair of images. Different methods of regularization are explored. The concept of downsampling of the images is introduced as a way to promote faster convergence and a better image match. In preparation for the move to 3D, the second part of the dissertation covers key concepts in 3D image acquisition and data preparation for the specific case of μCT imaging of human vertebrae. This section allows the reader to appreciate the use of DVC to enable study of failure mechanisms in the spine. The third section addresses the DVC method for 3D images. A custom process is introduced that uses rigid registration of the images to obtain an initial guess for the displacement field. The effect of the quality of the initial guess is then explored using test displacement fields. In the final section, new methods of verification and validation of DVC are presented. An “image-warping” code is presented that interpolates a given displacement field to every voxel of an image, producing a synthetic image. This code is used to warp one image of a pair that was analyzed by DVC, and the mismatch between the synthetic image and the second image of the pair is used to verify the success of the minimization. The image-warping code is also used to create synthetic images from artificial, “test” displacement fields of increasing complexity and realism as a tool for validating the accuracy of the DVC algorithm. Finally, an L-curve method is applied in order to fine tune selection of the regularization parameter. Though the improvements to DVC presented here were developed for the study of failure mechanisms of the spine, there is opportunity for broader application. The 1D examples can be mimicked to understand the foundations and limitations of similar DVC algorithms. Downsampling can also help these alternative algorithms to increase computational efficiency and improve image matching. Furthermore, the verification and validation methods presented here model an approach that others could use as they seek to improve their own algorithms. Advisors/Committee Members: Morgan, Elise F. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Loaiza, J. (2021). Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41882

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Loaiza, Johnfredy. “Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine.” 2021. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41882.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Loaiza, Johnfredy. “Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine.” 2021. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Loaiza J. Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2021. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41882.

Council of Science Editors:

Loaiza J. Digital volume correlation as a method for estimating load-induced deformations in the human spine. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2021. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41882

York University

24. Burns, Cameron Tylor. Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students.

Degree: MSc -MS, Kinesiology & Health Science, 2018, York University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10315/34555

► Recent research has suggested that physical fitness, physical activity, and biomechanical factors relate to low back injury development. However, these works used established workers (including… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Burns, C. T. (2018). Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students. (Masters Thesis). York University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10315/34555

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Burns, Cameron Tylor. “Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students.” 2018. Masters Thesis, York University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10315/34555.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Burns, Cameron Tylor. “Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Burns CT. Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. York University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10315/34555.

Council of Science Editors:

Burns CT. Using Measures of Biomechanics, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness to Evaluate Risk of Law Back Pain in Nursing Students. [Masters Thesis]. York University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10315/34555

Rutgers University

25. Shah, Ruchit, 1987-. Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup.

Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2018, Rutgers University

URL: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/56119/

► The mechanical properties of tissues and implants contribute to their physiological functionality, and have been vast areas of research in fields such as Dermatology, Cardiology,… (more)

▼ The mechanical properties of tissues and implants contribute to their physiological functionality, and have been vast areas of research in fields such as Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Urology. Several tests and modalities have been used to measure the mechanical properties of tissues and implants including tensile, compressive, shear, and bending in one or more axial directions. However, majority of these tests are destructive, rendering the material unusable post-testing; whereas most of the non-destructive imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and ultrasound are costly and have lower spatial resolution. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical imaging modality that provides high-resolution images and has been extended to optical coherence elastography (OCE) in various embodiments to compute the mechanical properties of biological tissues. The application of elastography in computing biomechanical properties of tissues such as elastic moduli generally excludes the viscosity component of the tissues. The computation of viscoelastic properties using OCE is still in a nascent stage but has a promising future. The primary goal of this dissertation was to develop and engineer a vibrational OCT system that performs nondestructive computation of viscoelastic properties of monophasic and composite biological tissues and implants. The underlying hypotheses of this dissertation are: i) the modulus of a tissue computed by using its resonant frequency will be comparable to its elastic modulus obtained from the uniaxial tensile testing method; ii) the resonant frequency and thereby the computed modulus will vary with strain; iii) tissues will demonstrate elastic and viscoelastic properties when pulse-vibrated at resonant and non-resonant frequencies, respectively; and iv) the moduli obtained from the vibrational OCT setup will differ between healthy and diseased tissues. To validate the efficacy of vibrational OCT system to measure elastic modulus of mono- and multi-phasic biological tissues, a benchtop OCT system with an external speaker was set up to vibrate clamped samples with a continuous sinusoidal force at different strains. The resonant frequency of the samples was identified by observing the speaker-induced tissue displacements over a frequency range of 50 to 1000Hz, and their physical dimensions were used to determine their elastic moduli using the vibrational setup. These moduli were almost identical to those obtained using the gold standard method of uniaxial tensile testing. Multiphasic samples (bovine cartilage and pigskin) exhibited multiple resonant peaks. In order to compute viscoelastic properties of tissues, the calibrated vibrational OCT setup was modified to generate a burst of 3 cycles of sinusoidal input waves. The samples demonstrated response similar to that of an underdamped system. The half-power bandwidth method was utilized to determine the loss modulus percent of the samples at different strains.… Advisors/Committee Members: Silver, Frederick H (chair), Pierce, Mark C (internal member), Boustany, Nada (internal member), Salafia, Carolyn M (outside member), School of Graduate Studies.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Shah, Ruchit, 1. (2018). Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rutgers University. Retrieved from https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/56119/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shah, Ruchit, 1987-. “Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers University. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/56119/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shah, Ruchit, 1987-. “Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Shah, Ruchit 1. Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/56119/.

Council of Science Editors:

Shah, Ruchit 1. Non-destructive biomechanical testing of tissues using a vibrational optical coherence tomography setup. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2018. Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/56119/

Duke University

26. Cox, Courtney. Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading .

Degree: 2020, Duke University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/21503

► A current area of interest in lumbar injury is vertical impact loading. This includes effects of underbody blast (UBB), high speed planing boat impacts,… (more)

▼ A current area of interest in lumbar injury is vertical impact loading. This includes effects of underbody blast (UBB), high speed planing boat impacts, and helicopter crashes. Lumbar spine fractures occur in 18% of all wounded in action injuries and 26% of soldiers killed in action exposed to UBB. Further, the US military has moving towards including women in all combat roles, including as the Special Forces beginning in January 2016. Volunteer and cadaveric data exist which suggest that male and female injury risk is not the same for equal stresses or loads. Dynamic injury mechanisms and thresholds have been extensively studied in the cervical spine, but not for the lumbar spine. While many lumbar models are available, no previously developed model is appropriate for high-rate vertical impact loading with intra-abdominal pressure and active musculature. So, the primary objective of this dissertation was to create a biofidelic hybrid multibody/finite element model to compare male and female response and assess the importance of active musculature and intra-abdominal pressure during single accelerative loading impacts (3-15g). A 50th percentile male model was created using data from literature, experimental data, and medical imaging data. Scaling relationships for the 50th and 85th percentile female were derived, and an 85th percentile female model developed. The 85th percentile female model is mass-matched to the 50th percentile male model. An 11% increase in ischium breadth in the 85th female changes the line of action for muscles inserting on the pelvis. These changes resulted in a female model having increased axial loads over a male model when matched for mass. The 50th percentile male osteoligamentous model was validated against developed strain energy-force corridors and T12/L1 injury risk functions. A 50th percentile risk of spinal fracture of 5237 N was reported. During failure loading (as seen from experimental tests), the osteoligamentous spine model predicts a 41% risk of failure. While the model slightly underpredicts the risk of injury, the peak compressive load in T12/L1 lies within the 95th percentile confidence intervals for the 50th percentile risk of injury. In this dissertation, it was hypothesized that men and women do not have the same risk of injury on an effective stress basis. This hypothesis was supported by comparing mass-matched male and female hybrid multibody/finite element models during an underbody blast loading condition. Based on the comparison between the 85th percentile female model to the 50th percentile male model predicts higher axial loads due to changes in musculature. It was also hypothesized that the use of active musculature decreases injury tolerance in compressive loading. This hypothesis was supported by comparing model intervertebral axial loads to both experimental (underbody blast) and epidemiological (electroconvulsive therapy) loading conditions. This research demonstrates higher muscle activations increase risk of lumbar… Advisors/Committee Members: Bass, Cameron R (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics

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Cox, C. (2020). Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading . (Thesis). Duke University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10161/21503

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Cox, Courtney. “Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading .” 2020. Thesis, Duke University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10161/21503.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cox, Courtney. “Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading .” 2020. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Cox C. Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading . [Internet] [Thesis]. Duke University; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/21503.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Cox C. Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: Active Musculature and Intra-abdominal Pressure in Compressive Loading . [Thesis]. Duke University; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/21503

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University of Arkansas

27. Payne, Marcus. The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work.

Degree: MS, 2018, University of Arkansas

URL: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2818

► The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of UPC placement on upper-body kinematics and muscle activity associated with cashier work. Seventeen… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics; Ergonomics; Biomechanics

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Payne, M. (2018). The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work. (Masters Thesis). University of Arkansas. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2818

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Payne, Marcus. “The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Arkansas. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2818.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Payne, Marcus. “The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Payne M. The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Arkansas; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2818.

Council of Science Editors:

Payne M. The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work. [Masters Thesis]. University of Arkansas; 2018. Available from: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2818

McMaster University

28. Fewster, Kayla M. AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES.

Degree: MSc, 2013, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/13434

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The purpose of this study was to investigate leaning behaviours when completing tasks with constrained reaches. A logistic regression was developed, with the input… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Leaning; Ergonomics; Biomechanics; Constrained Reaching; Biomechanics; Biomechanics

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Fewster, K. M. (2013). AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/13434

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fewster, Kayla M. “AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES.” 2013. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/13434.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fewster, Kayla M. “AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES.” 2013. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Fewster KM. AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/13434.

Council of Science Editors:

Fewster KM. AN INVESTIGATION OF LEANING BEHAVIOURS DURING ONE-HANDED SUBMAXIMAL EXERTIONS WITH EXTENDED REACHES. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/13434

Iowa State University

29. Desimone, Katherine Meade. Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes.

Degree: 2016, Iowa State University

URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15690

► Background: Injury rates among triathletes have been reported to be as high as 87%. Previous research has established that some triathletes display altered kinematics during… (more)

▼ Background: Injury rates among triathletes have been reported to be as high as 87%. Previous research has established that some triathletes display altered kinematics during running after cycling, compared to an isolated run. These kinematic changes include increased anterior pelvic tilt, decreased hip extension, and increased variability in stride length and time. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a hip flexor stretch performed in the brief transition period between cycling and running would result in a post-cycling (transition) run more similar to a control run. Methods: Twelve participants performed a 5-minute baseline run, a 15-minute transition run with no intervention, and a 15-minute transition run with a bilateral hip flexor stretch between the cycling and running periods. Kinematic data were collected with a Vicon motion capture system. Segment angles, joint angles and stride lengths were calculated at a single time point in the baseline run and at 3 time points in each of the transition runs. Results: Peak forward trunk lean, peak anterior pelvic tilt, peak hip extension, and peak hip flexion were significantly dependent upon run condition. Trunk lean and pelvic tilt significantly increased at all time points in both the no-stretch and stretch transition runs compared to baseline. Hip extension increased in the first minute of the stretch transition run, while hip flexion decreased in the first minute of the no-stretch transition run and in the 1 and 5-minute time points in the stretch transition run compared to baseline. Forward trunk lean and anterior pelvic tilt were lower in the stretch transition run before the 10-minute time point compared to the no-stretch transition run, though these differences were not significant. Conclusion: An intervening hip flexor stretch provided only a modest and non-significant improvement in anterior pelvic tilt and forward trunk lean in the early stages of post-cycling running. The sustained increases in anterior pelvic tilt and trunk lean suggest that hip flexor tightness is not the only factor driving kinematic changes during transition running. Further investigation is needed to determine the mechanisms of cycling’s effects on running biomechanics.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomechanics; Running; Triathlon; Biomechanics; Kinesiology

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Desimone, K. M. (2016). Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes. (Thesis). Iowa State University. Retrieved from https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15690

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Desimone, Katherine Meade. “Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes.” 2016. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15690.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Desimone, Katherine Meade. “Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Desimone KM. Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15690.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Desimone KM. Biomechanical Analysis of the Transition from Cycling to Running for Triathletes. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2016. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15690

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30. Schutts, Kyle S. Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics.

Degree: 2016, California State University, Long Beach

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10007419

► Recent motor control literature has demonstrated that using verbal cues to direct a performer’s attention externally (i.e. toward movement outcome) enhances motor skill performance.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Kinesiology; Biomechanics

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Schutts, K. S. (2016). Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics. (Thesis). California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10007419

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schutts, Kyle S. “Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics.” 2016. Thesis, California State University, Long Beach. Accessed March 01, 2021. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10007419.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schutts, Kyle S. “Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Schutts KS. Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10007419.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Schutts KS. Focus of attention influences on Olympic weightlifting kinematics. [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2016. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10007419

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