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Title: DYNAMIC WATER SORPTION IN TREHALOSE-SALT MIXTURES: EFFECT OF COMPOSITION ON RETENTION OF THE AMORPHOUS STATE
Author: Bagheri, Babak
Date Created: 2014
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics
Description: The disaccharide trehalose has received considerable attention in the bio-preservation field due to its outstanding properties as a glass former, and it is widely used in the pharmaceutical and food industries to stabilize dried products. In part,...

Title: DUAL-TASK INTERFERENCE EFFECTS ON GAIT IN THOSE WITH CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY
Author: Duncan, Ashley
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics, Psychophysiology
Description: Introduction: Clear postural deficits and impairments throughout the gait cycle have been shown in chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. The potential causes for these deficits remain unknown but both centrally or peripherally mediated mechani...

Title: Effects of a focused plyometric intervention on biomechanics after ACL reconstruction
Author: Pfeiffer, Steven
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics, Kinesiology
Description: PURPOSE: After an ACL reconstruction, patients demonstrate aberrant biomechanics when they return to sport. These aberrant biomechanics lead to joint degeneration, secondary injuries to the involved or uninvolved limb, and knee osteoarthritis. The...

Title: IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL VS. INTERNAL FOCUS OF ATTENTION FEEDBACK ON LANDING BIOMECHANICS AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN INDIVIDUALS AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION
Author: Krysak, Sean
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics
Description: Introduction: More than 150,000 people each year undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) and associated rehabilitation in hopes of restoring knee joint stability and returning to sport. However, 25% of these individuals will...

Title: EFFECTS OF A 4-WEEK BALANCE TRAINING AND COGNITIVE LOADING PROGRAM IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY
Author: Gonzales, John
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics
Description: Introduction: Previous research has suggested that dynamic balance training can improve both static and dynamic postural control in subjects with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Additionally, several studies have observed that performing various ...

Title: Evaluation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Level Walking Biomechanics in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Author: Callahan, Christina
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics
Description: iiiABSTRACT CHRISTINA AVERY CALLAHAN. An Evaluation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Level Walking Biomechanics in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients. (Under the direction of DR. NIGEL ZHENG) Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently used ...

Title: Resistance Optimization for Skeletal Muscles during Exercise
Author: Edwards, Matthew
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics
Description: The physical fitness industry is booming due to an increase in health awareness. People are spending more time and money to become healthy and stay healthy. Physical exercise has been proven to improve mental and physical health, but what if we ar...

Title: Investigation of Shoulder Rotational Properties as Related to Injury History for Collegiate Baseball Pitchers
Author: Duemmler, Marc
Date Created: 2021
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics
Description: MARC THOMAS DUEMMLER. Investigation of Shoulder Rotational Properties as Related to Injury History for Collegiate Baseball Pitchers.(Under the direction of DR. NIGEL ZHENG) Baseball is one of the most common sports played in the United States. It ...