The effect of vibration exposure during haul truck operation on grip strength, touch sensation, and balance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2016.11.009
Abstract: Falls from mobile equipment are reported at surface mine quarry operations each year in considerable numbers. Research shows that a preponderance of falls occur while getting on/off mobile equipment. Contributing factors to the risk of… read more here.
Keywords: vibration; grip strength; touch sensation; haul truck ... See more keywords
Molecular and neural basis of pleasant touch sensation
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DOI: 10.1126/science.abn2479
Abstract: Pleasant touch provides emotional and psychological support that helps mitigate social isolation and stress. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Using a pleasant touch–conditioned place preference (PT-CPP) test, we show that genetic ablation of… read more here.
Keywords: touch; touch sensation; pleasant touch; place preference ... See more keywords
FeetBack–Redirecting touch sensation from a prosthetic hand to the human foot
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1019880
Abstract: Introduction Adding sensory feedback to myoelectric prosthetic hands was shown to enhance the user experience in terms of controllability and device embodiment. Often this is realized non-invasively by adding devices, such as actuators or electrodes,… read more here.
Keywords: touch sensation; hand; task; feedback ... See more keywords
Which sites better represent the sensory function of hands in convalescent stroke patients? A study based on electrophysiological examination
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1065629
Abstract: Background Assessing hand sensation in stroke patients is necessary; however, current clinical assessments are time-consuming and inaccurate. Objective This study aimed to explore the nature of light touch sensation and two-point discrimination (2-PD) of different… read more here.
Keywords: touch sensation; light touch; finger; hand ... See more keywords