Importance of passive muscle, skin, and adipose tissue mechanical properties on head and neck response in rear impacts assessed with a finite element model
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2021.1918685
Abstract: Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to improve head-neck kinematic predictions of a contemporary finite element (FE) head-neck model, assessed in rear impact scenarios (3–10 g), by including an accurate representation of the skin,… read more here.
Keywords: response; muscle; passive muscle; tissue ... See more keywords
The impact of age-related increase in passive muscle stiffness on simulated upper limb reaching
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.221453
Abstract: Ageing changes the musculoskeletal and neural systems, potentially affecting a person’s ability to perform daily living activities. One of these changes is increased passive stiffness of muscles, but its contribution to performance is difficult to… read more here.
Keywords: age related; stiffness; muscle; passive muscle ... See more keywords
Acute and Prolonged Effects of Dermal Suction on Joint Range of Motion and Passive Muscle Stiffness: A Preliminary Study
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112241
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the acute and prolonged effects of dermal suction on joint range of motion (ROM) and passive muscle stiffness. Eight-minute dermal suction was prescribed for the quadriceps femoris in 15 participants.… read more here.
Keywords: dermal suction; suction; muscle stiffness; passive muscle ... See more keywords