Comparison between subtalar joint quantitative kinematic 4-D CT parameters in healthy volunteers and patients with joint stiffness or chronic ankle instability: A preliminary study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.03.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE to compare quantitative kinematic 4-D CT parameters between healthy volunteers and pathologic patients (joint stiffness or chronic ankle instability). METHODS Thirteen healthy volunteers without previous ankle trauma, 18 patients with clinical subtalar joint stiffness… read more here.
Keywords: healthy volunteers; joint stiffness; ankle instability; chronic ankle ... See more keywords
Geotherapy combined with kinesiotherapy is efficient in reducing pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.032
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) suffer from a degenerative disease that causes several physical disabilities and pain. Despite the few studies involving exercise combined with geotherapy (a therapy using poultices made from earth materials such… read more here.
Keywords: patients osteoarthritis; pain; disability; joint stiffness ... See more keywords
Design and analysis of a variable stiffness Inside-Deployed Lamina Emergent Joint
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.09.023
Abstract: Abstract Compliant joints are the basis of compliant mechanisms. In this paper, a variable stiffness compliant joint is presented. By sliding the sliders on the flexure segments, the effective length can be changed, which leads… read more here.
Keywords: joint stiffness; stiffness; joint; design analysis ... See more keywords
Neuromotor Regulation of Ankle Stiffness is Comparable to Regulation of Joint Position and Torque at Moderate Levels
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67135-x
Abstract: Joint mechanical impedance, which describes the instantaneous relationship between kinematic perturbations and the resulting torque response, plays an important role in the way humans ambulate, interact with the environment, and respond to disturbances. Recent studies… read more here.
Keywords: joint stiffness; stiffness; position; position torque ... See more keywords
Association among isometric hip strength, hip joint stiffness, and dynamic Knee Valgus in jump-landing tasks
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-04005-4
Abstract: Dynamic hip joint stiffness has been linked to lower extremity biomechanics, especially in high-velocity movement tasks, including jump-landing, which exposes the athlete to a higher risk for injury. Whether hip muscles’ isometric strength correlated with… read more here.
Keywords: strength; isometric hip; joint stiffness; hip ... See more keywords
Treadmill training with an incline reduces ankle joint stiffness and improves active range of movement during gait in adults with cerebral palsy
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1174745
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: We investigated if 30 min of daily treadmill training with an incline for 6 weeks would reduce ankle joint stiffness and improve active range of movement in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: The… read more here.
Keywords: joint stiffness; ankle joint; treadmill training; gait ... See more keywords
Uncertainty in Distinct Element Modeling of Freestanding Structures Considering Stiffness Parameters
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2024.2318630
Abstract: ABSTRACT Numerical studies on freestanding structures typically leverage the Distinct Element Method where the response is dictated by joints; however, the response carries significant uncertainty due to joint stiffness parameters. This study aims to quantify… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness parameters; freestanding structures; joint stiffness; distinct element ... See more keywords
The Operational Space Formulation on Humanoids Considering Joint Stiffness and Bandwidth Limit
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3109275
Abstract: As the applications of robots increase, mobility and capability of interaction in unstructured environments have become important. Hence, humanoid robots have been developed to have these capabilities, and recently, compliant motions for safe contact have… read more here.
Keywords: space formulation; space; joint stiffness; operational space ... See more keywords
Machine-Learning-Based Accurate Finger Joint Stiffness Estimation With Joint Modular Soft Actuators
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2024.3416073
Abstract: Finger joint stiffness assessment is very important in quantifying the degree of disability in stroke patients and determining rehabilitation strategies and plans. However, the evaluation methods used in clinical practice rely heavily on the experience… read more here.
Keywords: soft actuators; joint modular; joint stiffness; finger ... See more keywords
Non-Parametric Nonlinear Parameter-Varying Parallel-Cascade Identification of Dynamic Joint Stiffness
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2022.3217143
Abstract: Objective: The paper presents a method to identify ankle joint dynamic stiffness during functional tasks where intrinsic and reflex stiffness change with a time-varying scheduling variable (SV), such as joint position or torque. Methods: The… read more here.
Keywords: joint stiffness; parallel cascade; stiffness; parameter varying ... See more keywords
Model-based analysis of the stiffness of the wrist joint in active and passive conditions.
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4042684
Abstract: The control of joint stiffness is a fundamental mechanism used to control human movements. While many studies have observed how stiffness is modulated for tasks involving shoulder and elbow motion, a limited amount of knowledge… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; joint stiffness; stiffness; wrist joint ... See more keywords