Acute effects of wearable thigh and shank loading on spatiotemporal and kinematic variables during maximum velocity sprinting.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1748099
Abstract: Light wearable resistance is used in sprint training but the scientific evidence to guide its implementation is limited. This study investigated thigh and shank loading protocols which were matched based on the average increase in… read more here.
Keywords: loading led; kinematic variables; velocity; thigh shank ... See more keywords
Synthesis of crystalline nanocellulose and its effect on the mechanical properties of E-glass fiber/epoxy composite for prosthetic shank applications
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983231162359
Abstract: Prosthetic shank is one of the prominent parts of prosthetic leg that transfers load from prosthetic socket to the foot section. Nowadays, it is common to use composite materials for prosthetics and orthotics applications. This… read more here.
Keywords: glass fiber; shank; cnc; prosthetic shank ... See more keywords
A Prosthetic Shank With Adaptable Torsion Stiffness and Foot Alignment
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2020.00023
Abstract: Torsion adapters in lower limb prostheses aim to increase comfort, mobility and health of users by allowing rotation in the transversal plane. A preliminary study with two transtibial amputees indicated correlations between torsional stiffness and… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic shank; torsion; stiffness foot; foot alignment ... See more keywords
High-Throughput Phenotyping Accelerates the Dissection of the Phenotypic Variation and Genetic Architecture of Shank Vascular Bundles in Maize (Zea mays L.)
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11101339
Abstract: The vascular bundle of the shank is an important ‘flow’ organ for transforming maize biological yield to grain yield, and its microscopic phenotypic characteristics and genetic analysis are of great significance for promoting the breeding… read more here.
Keywords: vascular bundles; high throughput; shank; phenotypic ... See more keywords