Biomechanics, Aging, Exercise and Other Interventions
Author : Rafael Reimann Baptista
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 2832508243
Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 35,92 MB
Release : 2001-05-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0309132991
Book Description
Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among workers, employers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace examines the scientific basis for connecting musculoskeletal disorders with the workplace, considering people, job tasks, and work environments. A multidisciplinary panel draws conclusions about the likelihood of causal links and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The panel also offers recommendations for what actions can be considered on the basis of current information and for closing information gaps. This book presents the latest information on the prevalence, incidence, and costs of musculoskeletal disorders and identifies factors that influence injury reporting. It reviews the broad scope of evidence: epidemiological studies of physical and psychosocial variables, basic biology, biomechanics, and physical and behavioral responses to stress. Given the magnitude of the problem-approximately 1 million people miss some work each year-and the current trends in workplace practices, this volume will be a must for advocates for workplace health, policy makers, employers, employees, medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, and labor officials.
Technology for Adaptive Aging
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 15,78 MB
Release : 2004-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0309091160
Book Description
Emerging and currently available technologies offer great promise for helping older adults, even those without serious disabilities, to live healthy, comfortable, and productive lives. What technologies offer the most potential benefit? What challenges must be overcome, what problems must be solved, for this promise to be fulfilled? How can federal agencies like the National Institute on Aging best use their resources to support the translation from laboratory findings to useful, marketable products and services? Technology for Adaptive Aging is the product of a workshop that brought together distinguished experts in aging research and in technology to discuss applications of technology to communication, education and learning, employment, health, living environments, and transportation for older adults. It includes all of the workshop papers and the report of the committee that organized the workshop. The committee report synthesizes and evaluates the points made in the workshop papers and recommends priorities for federal support of translational research in technology for older adults.
Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis
Author : Matthew J. Silva
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 17,54 MB
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3642180531
Book Description
The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. Topics include: Age-related changes in trabecular structure and strength; age-related changes in cortical material properties; age-related changes in whole-bone structure; predicting bone strength and fracture risk using image-based methods and finite element analysis; animal models of osteoporosis and aging; age-related changes in skeletal mechano responsiveness; exercise and physical interventions for osteoporosis.
Exercise and biomechanical intervention in the prevention, management and rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders
Author : Qichang Mei
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 30,86 MB
Release : 2023-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 2832532268
Book Description
Biomechanical Performance and Relevant Mechanism of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders
Author : Qipeng Song
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 39,54 MB
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 2832539262
Book Description
Biomechanical performance is a key to evaluating effectiveness in physical medicine and rehabilitation for neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Assessments can be applied to degenerative dysfunction (e.g., falls or knee osteoarthritis in older adults) and sports-related injuries (e.g., ankle sprain or anterior cruciate ligament injury). Patients' body movements and daily activity functions can be compared to the state of pre-injury condition or to the level of healthy individuals. Some cutting-edge studies have gone a step further and used biomechanical performance to develop physical medicine and rehabilitation approaches and explore the mechanisms behind their effectiveness. However, such studies are still relatively rare. This research topic is intended to encourage more relevant projects to be published. This research topic aims to encourage researchers to use biomechanical performance to design advanced physical medicine and rehabilitation approaches, evaluate the effectiveness of the rehabilitation approaches, and explore the mechanisms by which rehabilitation approaches work for neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Some studies have developed stretching approaches for the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis in older adults by measuring biomechanical performance during functional activities. Some studies indicated that the mechanism of physical activity to reduce falls in older adults lies in its effectiveness in increasing proprioceptive sensitivity, and further indicated that rehabilitation of proprioception may be a key to reducing falls in the fall-prone older adult population. Some other studies analyzed biomechanical performance in ankle ligament injuries to understand when, how, and why ligaments fail. As a result, this research topic will expand the application of biomechanical performance to better understand and treat neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
Gravitational Physiology, Aging and Medicine
Author : Nandu Goswami
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 18,73 MB
Release : 2020-01-27
Category :
ISBN : 2889632733
Book Description
The Biomechanics of Back Pain - E-Book
Author : Michael A. Adams
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 50,55 MB
Release : 2012-11-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702052914
Book Description
Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of patients with back problems. Now published for the first time in full colour, the volume presents a unique synthesis of the latest research findings and explains its recent changes in emphasis - from trying to understand and reverse age-related spinal degeneration to addressing the soft tissue causes of pain. New chapters are devoted to Sensorimotor Control, and Cervical Spine Anatomy and Biomechanics, while a bonus website contains useful PowerPoint presentations, which include seminars entitled Back Pain and Forces on the Spine as well as an overview of the Psychosocial Flags Framework. Clinically orientated and highly practical throughout, The Biomechanics of Back Pain has become the standard platform by which readers keep abreast of research and developments in the field and is essential for all clinicians involved in the care and treatment of patients with back pain, as well as for those studying its causes and methods of prevention. - Established authoritative text for clinicians, lecturers, researchers and those working in the medico-legal arena - Emphasizes the latest perspectives in research and shows how it is now leading to advances in clinical methodology - Provides an overview of the best original research – including more than 350 new references – to provide researchers with the latest and most important information relating to back pain - Contains over 150 full-colour line artworks and more than 60 photographs - Additional chapters devoted to Sensorimotor Control, and Cervical Spine Anatomy and Biomechanics - Includes more than 350 new references - Now published in full colour with improved page design and navigation - Bonus website containing useful PowerPoint presentations, which include seminars entitled Back Pain and Forces on the Spine as well as an overview of the Psychosocial Flags Framework
Geriatric Otolaryngology
Author : Karen H. Calhoun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 22,36 MB
Release : 2006-01-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780849374487
Book Description
Opening with a clear overview of the biology and demographics of aging, this text authoritatively summarizes the most recent knowledge on disorders of the ears, nose, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, larynx, voice, throat, and neck in the geriatric population. With chapters by prominent leaders in the discipline, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance on perioperative assessment, operative procedures and outcomes, and new strategies for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
Paediatric Biomechanics and Motor Control
Author : Mark De Ste Croix
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1136967850
Book Description
Paediatric Biomechanics and Motor Control brings together the very latest developmental research using biomechanical measurement and analysis techniques and is the first book to focus on biomechanical aspects of child development. The book is divided into four main sections – the biological changes in children; developmental changes in muscular force production; developmental changes in the biomechanics of postural control and fundamental motor skills and finally the applications of research into paediatric biomechanics and motor control in selected clinical populations. Written by a team of leading experts in paediatric exercise science, biomechanics and motor control from the UK, the US, Australia and Europe, the book is designed to highlight the key implications of this work for scientists, educators and clinicians. Each chapter is preceded by a short overview of the relevant theoretical concepts and concludes with a summary of the practical and clinical applications in relation to the existing literature on the topic. This book is important reading for any sport or exercise scientist, health scientist, physical therapist, sports coach or clinician with an interest in child development or health.
