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Yarbrough, Walthea V. "Postural data incorporated into traditional work measurement." Diss., This resource online, 1994. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-164306/.
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Wang, Weihe. "Measurement of neutral cervical and cervicothoracic posture in healthy adults." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/mq22420.pdf.
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Ha, Tshui Hung. "Measurement of lumbar spinal posture and motion using inertial sensors." Thesis, University of Brighton, 2010. https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/5f9f5b5f-2560-4565-8db3-9b3510f6bb0f.
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Back pain is a common and costly disorder affecting 80% of the population, with 80-90% of the symptoms reported to have no pathological cause and it is suggested that this non-specific low back pain can be improved by the adoption of proper posture and body mechanics during normal daily life.
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Hopkins, Breanna Cristine Berry. "Validity of PostureScreen Mobile® in the Measurement of Standing Posture." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4119.
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Background: PostureScreen Mobile® is an app created to quickly screen posture using front and side-view photographs. There is currently a lack of evidence that establishes PostureScreen Mobile® (PSM) as a valid measure of posture. Therefore, the purpose of this preliminary study was to document the validity and reliability of PostureScreen Mobile® in assessing static standing posture. Methods: This study was an experimental trial in which the posture of 50 male participants was assessed a total of six times using two different methods: PostureScreen Mobile® and Vicon 3D motion analysis system (VIC). Postural deviations, as measured during six trials of PSM assessments (3 trials with and 3 trials without anatomical markers), were compared to the postural deviations as measured using the VIC as the criterion measure. Measurement of lateral displacement on the x-axis (shift) and rotation on the y-axis (tilt) were made of the head, shoulders, and hips in the frontal plane. Measurement of forward/rearward displacement on the Z-axis (shift) of the head, shoulders, hips, and knees were made in the sagittal plane. Validity was evaluated by comparing the PSM measurements of shift and tilt of each body part to that of the VIC. Reliability was evaluated by comparing the variance of PSM measurements to the variance of VIC measurements. The statistical model employed the Bayesian framework and consisted of the scaled product of the likelihood of the data given the parameters and prior probability densities for each of the parameters. Results: PSM tended to overestimate VIC postural tilt and shift measurements in the frontal plane and underestimate VIC postural shift measurements in the sagittal plane. Use of anatomical markers did not universally improve postural measurements with PSM, and in most cases, the variance of postural measurements using PSM exceeded that of VIC. The patterns in the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) suggest high trial-to-trial variation in posture. Conclusions: We conclude that until research further establishes the validity and reliability of the PSM app, it should not be used in research or clinical applications when accurate postural assessments are necessary or when serial measurements of posture will be performed. We suggest that the PSM be used by health and fitness professionals as a screening tool, as described by the manufacturer. Due to the suspected trial-to-trial variation in posture, we question the usefulness of a single postural assessment.
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Liv, Per. "Efficient strategies for collecting posture data using observation and direct measurement." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Yrkes- och miljömedicin, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-59132.
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Relationships between occupational physical exposures and risks of contracting musculoskeletal disorders are still not well understood; exposure-response relationships are scarce in the musculoskeletal epidemiology literature, and many epidemiological studies, including intervention studies, fail to reach conclusive results. Insufficient exposure assessment has been pointed out as a possible explanation for this deficiency. One important aspect of assessing exposure is the selected measurement strategy; this includes issues related to the necessary number of data required to give sufficient information, and to allocation of measurement efforts, both over time and between subjects in order to achieve precise and accurate exposure estimates. These issues have been discussed mainly in the occupational hygiene literature considering chemical exposures, while the corresponding literature on biomechanical exposure is sparse. The overall aim of the present thesis was to increase knowledge on the relationship between data collection design and the resulting precision and accuracy of biomechanical exposure assessments, represented in this thesis by upper arm postures during work, data which have been shown to be relevant to disorder risk. Four papers are included in the thesis. In papers I and II, non-parametric bootstrapping was used to investigate the statistical efficiency of different strategies for distributing upper arm elevation measurements between and within working days into different numbers of measurement periods of differing durations. Paper I compared the different measurement strategies with respect to the eventual precision of estimated mean exposure level. The results showed that it was more efficient to use a higher number of shorter measurement periods spread across a working day than to use a smaller number for longer uninterrupted measurement periods, in particular if the total sample covered only a small part of the working day. Paper II evaluated sampling strategies for the purpose of determining posture variance components with respect to the accuracy and precision of the eventual variance component estimators. The paper showed that variance component estimators may be both biased and imprecise when based on sampling from small parts of working days, and that errors were larger with continuous sampling periods. The results suggest that larger posture samples than are conventionally used in ergonomics research and practice may be needed to achieve trustworthy estimates of variance components. Papers III and IV focused on method development. Paper III examined procedures for estimating statistical power when testing for a group difference in postures assessed by observation. Power determination was based either on a traditional analytical power analysis or on parametric bootstrapping, both of which accounted for methodological variance introduced by the observers to the exposure data. The study showed that repeated observations of the same video recordings may be an efficient way of increasing the power in an observation-based study, and that observations can be distributed between several observers without loss in power, provided that all observers contribute data to both of the compared groups, and that the statistical analysis model acknowledges observer variability. Paper IV discussed calibration of an inferior exposure assessment method against a superior “golden standard” method, with a particular emphasis on calibration of observed posture data against postures determined by inclinometry. The paper developed equations for bias correction of results obtained using the inferior instrument through calibration, as well as for determining the additional uncertainty of the eventual exposure value introduced through calibration. In conclusion, the results of the present thesis emphasize the importance of carefully selecting a measurement strategy on the basis of statistically well informed decisions. It is common in the literature that postural exposure is assessed from one continuous measurement collected over only a small part of a working day. In paper I, this was shown to be highly inefficient compared to spreading out the corresponding sample time across the entire working day, and the inefficiency was also obvious when assessing variance components, as shown in paper II. The thesis also shows how a well thought-out strategy for observation-based exposure assessment can reduce the effects of measurement error, both for random methodological variance (paper III) and systematic observation errors (bias) (paper IV).
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Basiratzadeh, Shahin. "Augmented Reality Approach for Marker-based Human Posture Measurement on Smartphones." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39674.
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Quantifying human posture and range of motion remains challenging due to the need for
specific technologies, time for data collection and analysis, and space requirements. The demand for affordable and accessible human body position measurement requires alternative methods that cost less, are portable, and provide similar accuracy to expensive multi-camera systems.
This thesis developed and evaluated a novel augmented reality mobile app for human posture measurement to bring marker-based body segment measurement to the point of patient contact. The augmented reality app provides live video of the person being measured, AprilTag2 fiducial markers locations in the video, processes marker data, and calculates angles and distances between markers.
Results demonstrated that the mobile app can identify, track, and measure angles and
distances between AprilTag2 markers attached to a human body in real-time with millimetre accuracy, thereby allowing researchers and clinicians to quantify posture measurements anywhere, at anytime.
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Flatters, Ian John. "Posture and visuomotor performance in children : the development of a novel measurement system." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2013. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/7832/.
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The aim of this thesis was to develop and test a platform which was capable of measuring the developmental trajectory of postural stability and fine motor control. Moreover, the thesis set out to explore the interdependence of these motor processes through synchronous measurement of postural and fine-motor control processes. The thesis introduces an objective, fine-motor measure sensitive enough to detect gender differences in children. This system was developed further to incorporate measures of postural sway, providing objective measures of postural performance that were capable of detecting age-dependant task-based manipulations of postural stability. Further development of the platform to incorporate low-cost consumer products allowed the cost barrier to large-scale measurement of posture to be addressed. This meant that accurate, synchronous and objective measurement of postural control and fine-motor control could take place outside of the laboratory environment. The developed system was deployed in schools and this allowed an investigation into the effect of seating on postural control. The results indicated that (a) seating attenuates the differences in postural control normally observed as a function of age; (b) postural control is modulated by task demands. Finally, the relationship between postural control and fine-motor control was investigated an interdependent functional relationship was found between manual control and postural stability development.
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Van, Niekerk Sjan-Mari. "Measuring the sitting posture of high school learners : a reliability and validity study /." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/480.
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Tigbe, William Wiewatenni. "Patterns of free-living physical activity and posture : objective measurement and relation to coronary risk." Thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, 2009. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547421.
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Mascaro, Stephen A. (Stephen Austin). "Design and analysis of fingernail sensors for measurement of fingertip touch fouce and finger posture." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29920.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2002.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 142-148).
A new type of wearable sensor for detecting fingertip touch force and finger posture is presented. Unlike traditional electronic gloves, in which sensors are embedded along the finger and on the fingerpads, this new device does not constrict finger motion and allows the fingers to directly contact the environment without obstructing the human's natural haptic senses. The fingertip touch force and finger posture are detected by measuring changes in the coloration of the fingernail; hence, the sensor is mounted on the fingernail and does not interfere with bending or touching actions. Specifically, the fingernail is instrumented with miniature light emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodetectors in order to measure changes in the reflection intensity when the fingertip is pressed against a surface or when the finger is bent. The changes in intensity are then used to determine changes in the blood volume under the fingernail, a technique termed "reflectance photoplethysmography." By arranging the LEDs and photodetectors in a spatial array, the two-dimensional pattern of blood volume can be measured and used to predict the touch force and posture. This thesis first underscores the role of the fingernail sensor as a means of indirectly detecting fingertip touch force and finger posture by measuring the internal state of the finger. Desired functionality and principles of photoplethysmography are used to create a set of design goals and guidelines for such a sensor.
(cont.) A working miniaturized prototype nail sensor is designed, built, tested, and analyzed. Based on fingertip anatomy and photographic evidence, mechanical and hemodynamic models are created in order to understand the mechanism of the blood volume change at multiple locations within the fingernail bed. These models are verified through experiment and simulation. Next, data-driven, mathematical models or filters are designed to comprehensively predict normal touching forces, shear touching forces, and finger bending based on readings from the sensor. A method to experimentally calibrate the filters is designed, implemented, and validated. Using these filters, the sensors are capable of predicting forces to within 0.5 N RMS error and posture angle to within 10 degrees RMS error. Performances of the filters are analyzed, compared, and used to suggest design guidelines for the next generation of sensors. Finally, applications to human-machine interface are discussed and tested, and potential impacts of this work on the fields of virtual reality and robotics are proposed.
by Stephen A. Mascaro.
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Fourie, Sarie Marissa. "3D measurement of cervical and thoracic postural dynamism in sitting : a pilot study." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85712.
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Thesis (MScPhysio)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to improve the measurement of postural dynamism in the sitting position using a three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system. The primary objective was to describe pilot data for postural dynamism of the cervical and thoracic spines while working at a desktop computer. The secondary objective was to refine the process of posture measurement and analysis by decreasing data processing time. Certain factors in 3D motion analysis can lead to an increase in gaps in data collected during trial capture, which in turn will lead to a longer time of data processing. In the first phase of this study, a number of such factors were identified and altered. A series of pilot studies was performed to test the improvement of data processing time when altering these factors. In the first two pilot studies, camera and tripod positionings were explored and refined, workstation layout and anatomical landmark marker placement were investigated, and optimal capture frequency was established. In both these pilot studies, outcomes were established by means of trial and error by experimenting with a variety of different options for the different outcomes. In the third pilot study, computer software which provides computer tasks for the participant during primary trial capture was tested. Two independent computer users performed all the activities as per software, after which they were required to give oral feedback and suggestions on improvement in terms of user friendliness. The objective of the fourth and final pilot study was to include all of the outcomes from the preceeding pilot studies and attempt a trial run of the actual data collection process. A study participant with no affiliation to the research project was used and a complete trial run was performed after which the measurement process was deemed feasible. In the primary study, 18 student volunteers completed a sequence of computer tasks, including keyboard, mouse and reading activities. Prior to data capture, full range of motion of the thoracic and cervical spines were measured in three dimensions for every participant. Data capture took place for the full duration of performance of all computer activities. Outcome parameters for postural dynamism included true range of motion (degrees), proportional range of motion (percentage) and motion frequency (movement per minute) in all three planes of motion of the cervical and thoracic spines. Typing tasks were associated with biggest movement ranges and motion frequencies. Mouse activity was associated with the most stationary posture, exhibiting the least frequent movement as well as the smallest ranges of motion. The results from this study allow us to better understand the dynamic nature of posture, as well as postural dynamism associated with different computer tasks. This study provides a baseline for future research of 3D motion analysis of the sitting posture. It also marks the need for further research regarding ergonomics, use and potential alternatives in the computer workstation and input devices.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie het ten doel gehad om die meting van posturale dinamisme in die sitposisie te verbeter deur middel van „n drie-dimensionele (3D) bewegingsanalisesisteem. Die primêre doelwit was om loodsdata te beskryf vir posturale dinamisme van die servikale en torakale werwelkolomme terwyl op „n rekenaar gewerk word. Die sekondêre doelwit was om die proses van postuurmeting en analise te verfyn deur die dataprosesseringstyd te verminder. Sekere faktore van 3D bewegingsanalise kan „n vermeerdering van gapings in ingesamelde data tot gevolg hê, wat weer kan lei na „n verlengde tydperiode van dataprosessering. In die eerste fase van hierdie studie is sulke faktore identifiseer en aangepas. „n Reeks loodsstudies is uitgevoer om die verbetering van dataprosesseringstyd te toets namate aanpassings aan hierdie faktore gemaak is. Tydens die eerste twee loodsstudies is verskillende kamera en driepoot posisionering ondersoek en verfyn, werkstasie uitleg en anatomiese baken merker plasing is ondersoek en die optimale dataversamelingsfrekwensie is vasgestel. In beide hierdie loodsstudies is die uitkomste vasgestel op grond van toets- en fouteer deur te eksperimenteer met „n verskeidenheid opsies soos van toepassing op die betrokke uitkomste. Tydens die derde loodsstudie is rekenaarsagteware getoets wat die rekenaaraktiwiteit vir die studiedeelnemers verskaf het tydens primêre data-insameling. Twee onafhanklike persone het al die aktiwiteite volgens die sagteware voltooi en het verbale terugvoer en aanbevelings gegee oor hoe om die program te verbeter. Die vierdie en finale loodsstudie het gepoog om al die uitkomste van die eerste drie loodsstudies in te sluit en „n toetsmeting te doen van die ware dataversamelingsproses. „n Onafhanklike studiedeelnemer met geen affiliasie tot die navorsingsprojek nie het „n toetslopie van die hele versamelingsproses gedoen en die metingsproses is haalbaar verklaar. Tydens die primêre studie het 18 student-vrywilligers „n reeks rekenaartake gedoen (insluitend sleutelbord en muisaktiwiteite sowel as „n leesopdrag). Voor die aanvang van dataversameling is die volle bewegingsomvange van die torakale en servikale werwelkolomme van elke deelnemer gemeet. Dataversameling is vir die volle durasie van die uitvoer van rekenaaraktiwiteite gedoen. Uitkomsparameters vir posturale dinamisme het die volgende ingesluit: Omvang van beweging (grade), proporsionele omvang van beweging (persentasie) en bewegingsfrekwensie (bewegings per minuut) in al drie bewegingsvlakke van die servikale en torakale werwelkolomme. Sleutelbord-aktiwiteite is geässosieer met die grootste bewegingsomvange en die meeste bewegingsfrekwensie. Muisaktiwiteit is geässosieer met die mees stasionêre postuur en het die heel minste gereelde beweging getoon in die algemeen. Die resultate van hierdie studie help om die dinamise natuur van postuur beter te verstaan, sowel as posturale dinamisme wat met verskillende rekenaartake verbind word. Die studie bied „n basislyn vir die toekomstige navorsings wat posturale dinamisme met verskillende rekenaartake meet. Dit merk ook die behoefte aan verdere navorsing aangaande ergonomika, gebruik en alternatiewe tot rekenaarwerkstasie en –toerusting.
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Ray, Soumitry J. "Intelligent hazard identification: Dynamic visibility measurement of construction equipment operators." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/51968.
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Struck-by fatalities involving heavy equipment such as trucks and cranes accounted for 24.6% of the fatalities between 1997-2007 in the construction industry. Limited visibility due to blind spots and travel in reverse direction are the primary causes of these fatalities. Blind spots are spaces surrounding an equipment that are invisible to the equipment operator. Thus, a hazard is posed to the ground personnel working in the blind spaces of an equipment operator. This research presents a novel approach to intelligently identify potential hazards posed to workers operating near an equipment by determining the visible and blind space regions of an equipment operator in real-time. A depth camera is used to estimate the head posture of the equipment operator and continuously track the head location and orientation using Random Forests algorithm. The head posture information is then integrated with point cloud data of the construction equipment to determine both the visible and the blindspots region of the equipment operator using Ray-Casting algorithm. Simulation and field experiments were carried out to validate this approach in controlled and uncontrolled environment respectively. Research findings demonstrate the potential of this approach to enhance safety performance by detecting hazardous proximity situations.
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Van, der Westhuizen Gareth. "Design, implementation & analysis of a low-cost, portable, medical measurement system through computer vision." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6764.
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Thesis (MScEng (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The In the Physiotherapy Division of the Faculty of Health Sciences on the Tygerberg Hospital Campus of the University of Stellenbosch, the challenge arose to develop a portable, affordable and yet accurate 3D measurement machine for the assessment of posture in school children in their classroom environment. Currently Division already uses a state-of-the-art VICON commercial medical measuring machine to measure human posture in 3D in their physiotherapy clinic, but the system is not portable and is too expensive to cart around to different places for testing. To respond to this challenge, this Master’s thesis designed and analyzed a machine and its supporting system through both research on stereo-vision methodologies and empirical appraisal in the field. In the development process, the research was required to overcome the limitations posed by small image resolutions and lens distortions that are typical of cheap cameras. The academic challenge lay in the development of an error prediction model through Jacobian derivation and Error Propagation Law, to predict uncertainties of angular measurement calculated by the system. The research culminated in a system that is comparable in accuracy to the VICON within 3mm, and that has 1.5mm absolute accuracy within its own system for a measurement volume radius of 2.5 m. As such, the developed error model is an exact predictor of the angular error to within 0.02° of arc. These results, for both system accuracy and the error model, exceed the expectations on the basis of the initial challenge of the system. The development of the machine was successful in providing a prototype tool that is suitable for commercial development for use by physiotherapists in human posture measurement and assessment. In its current incarnation, the machine will also serve the Engineering Faculty as the most fundamental form of a three-dimensional measuring apparatus using only basic theories and algorithms of stereo-vision, thereby providing a basic experimental platform from which further scientific research on the theory and application of computer vision can be conducted.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die Fisioterapie Afdeling van die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe op die Tygerberg kampus van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch gebruik ’n allernuutste VICON kommersiële mediese meettoestel om menslike postuur in drie dimensies te meet. Vanuit hierdie Afdeling het die uitdaging ontstaan om ’n draagbare, bekostigbare, maar tog akkurate, drie-dimensionele meetapparaat geskik vir die meet van die postuur van skoolkinders in die klaskamer te ontwikkel. In aanvaarding van hierdie uitdaging, het hierdie Magistertesis ’n toestel en ondersteuningstels ontwerp en ontleed deur beide navorsing in stereo-visie metodiek en terplaatse beoordeling. In die ontwikkelingsproses moes die navorsing die beperkings wat deur klein-beeld resolusie en lens-distorsie (tipies van goedkoop kameras) meegebring word, oorkom. Die akademiese uitdaging lê in die ontwikkeling van ’n voorspellende foutmodel deur van die Jacobianse-afleiding en die Fout Propageringswet gebruik te maak om onsekerheid van hoeksberekening deur die stelsel te voorspel. Die navorsing het gelei tot ’n stelsel wat binne 3mm vergelykbaar is in akkuraatheid met dié van die VICON en ook 1.5mm absolute interne akkuraatheid het in ’n meet-volume radius van 2.5m radius. Die ontwikkelde foutmodel is dus ’n presiese voorspeller van hoekfout tot binne 0.02° van boog. Die resultate met betrekking tot beide die akkuraatheid en die foutmodel het die oorspronklike verwagtinge van die uitdaging oortref. Die ontwikkeling was suksesvol in die skep van ’n prototipe-toestel geskik vir kommersiële ontwikkeling, vir gebruik deur fisioterapeute in die meting en evaluering van menslike postuur. Die stelsel is in sy fundamentele vorm, deur die gebruik van slegs basiese teorieë en algoritmes van stereo-visie, funksioneer as ’n drie-dimensionele meetapparaat. In die fundamentele vorm sal die stelsel die Ingenieursfakulteit dien as ’n basiese eksperimentele platform waarop verdere wetenskaplike navorsing in die teorie en toepassing van rekenaar-visie gedoen kan word.
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Sandham, John Andrew. "The measurement of craniofacial morphology, head posture and nasal airflow in patients with congenital clefts of the lip and palate." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/26916.
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The present study was both methodological and investigative in nature. This included the development of computerised rhinomanometry and establishment of cephalometric measurement apparatus together with a standardised lateral cephalometric radiography technique to record natural head posture. The method errors of both the measurement systems and the operator were tested by duplicate determinations and subsequent statistical analysis. Recordings for all the variables in the study were reproducible without systematic error and with a very small method error. Apparatus was used to record nasal respiratory resistance (NRR), craniofacial form and head posture in a control group for comparison with subjects with cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP), and unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP). The results of the rhinomanometric recording indicated that the bilateral nasal resistance did not differ significantly between the cleft samples and the controls. Unilateral measurements of nasal resistance showed higher values for the cleft side than for the non-cleft side, both in cleft lip (CL) and the unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) samples. In the cleft palate (CP) sample as well as in the controls, unilateral nasal resistance did not differ between the two sides. Comparisons were made between cephalometric measurements for craniofacial form and head posture for each category of the clefting deformity and the controls and the statistically significant differences tabulated. Previous studies have demonstrated associations between cranio-cervical angulation and craniofacial morphology, and between airway adequacy and cranio-cervical angulation. In the present study, differences and correlations were calculated between face height, head posture and airway resistance which were in agreement with the predicted pattern of associations between cranio-cervical angulation and craniofacial morphology (face height) and between airway adequacy and cranio-cervical angulation.
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Silva, Fabiana Cristina da. "Avaliação de um programa computacional para a medida da lordose lombar." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/5494.
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Objetivo: métodos antropométricos que quantifiquem as curvas da coluna vertebral e a avaliação postural a fim de realizar investigações epidemiológicas sobre o papel da postura na ocorrência das dores lombares. O propósito do estudo foi avaliar acurácia e reprodutibilidade do Sistema de Avaliação Postural Digitalizado (SAPD) para medir lordose lombar comparando com raio-x. Delineamento: transversal, com amostra consecutiva. Participantes: para medida da acurácia no grupo 1 ( T12,L3,L5) n = 16 e grupo 2 (L1,L3,L5) n= 17. Na reprodutibilidade intra e inter-avaliador n= 80. Principais Medidas: marcadores externos nos processos espinhosos das vértebras T12, L1, L3 e L5. Raio-x de perfil da coluna lombar e foto digital em perfil direito. Medida da lordose lombar no raio-x com métodos de Cobb,Centróide (CLL) e Processos Espinhosos (PE) e com o SAPD. Resultados: grupo 1, correlação entre SAPD e Cobb foi 0,803 (p<0,001), entre SAPD e CLL foi 0,642 (p=0,024), entre SAPD e a medida dos PE a correlação foi 0,917, com R2 = 0,842. No grupo 2, correlação entre SAPD e Cobb foi 0,559 (p=0,020), entre SAPD e CLL de 0,325 (p=0,302), com correlação significativa somente entre SAPD e Cobb. Entre SAPD e PE a correlação foi 0,763, com R2 = 0,583. Para reprodutibilidade interavaliador a correlação foi 0,981 (p < 0,001) e para reprodutibilidade intra-avaliador de 0.978 (p < 0,001) referente às mesmas fotografias. Reprodutibilidade intraavaliador de 0.872 (p < 0.001) e 0.956 (p<0,001) para inter-avaliador referente à fotos diferentes de um mesmo indivíduo com recolocação dos marcadores sobre a pele . Considerações Finais: O SAPD mostrou-se acurado e reprodutível para a medida da lordose lombar.Aim: Antropometric approaches to estimate postural alignment are important to permit epidemiologic investigations of the role of posture in the development of lumbar back pain.The aim of this study was evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the Digitalizing Posture Evaluation System (DPES) in the measurement of lumbar lordosis compared with radiographic measurement (gold standard). Design: cross-sectional study. Participants: Accuracy study Groups markers of (T12,L3,L5) and markers of (L1,L3,L5) were composed of 16 and 17 patients repectively. The intra and interobserver reliability group was composed of 80 patients. Principal measures: Skin markers were placed on spinous processes of T12 or L1,L3 and L5. Lateral radiographs and photographs were taken in the upright position. Radiographic measurement using Cobb, Centroid (CLL) and Spinous Process methods was compared with DPES. Results: Group 1: Correlation coefficient between DPES and Cobb was 0,803 (p<0,001); between DPES and CLL 0,642 (p<0,001); between DPES and SP 0,917 (p < 0,001) with r² = 0,842. Group 2: correlation coefficient was 0,559 (p=0,020) between SP and Cobb; 0,325 (p=0,302) between SP and CLL; and 0,763 between SP and DPES.The reliability coefficients were 0,981 (p<0,001) for interobserver and 0,978 (p<0,001) for intraobserver measurement of the same photographs. Comparing diferent photographs, the reliability was 0,956 (p<0,001) for interobserver and 0,872 (p< 0,001) for intraobserver evaluations. Conclusion: The DPES method correlated well with radiographic measurement of lumbar lordosis.
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Schall, Mark Christopher. "Application of inertial measurement units for directly measuring occupational exposure to non-neutral postures of the low back and shoulder." Diss., University of Iowa, 2014. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/2008.
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Epidemiological evidence suggests an association between exposure to non-neutral working postures and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the low back and shoulder. Accurate and precise quantitative estimation of exposure to non-neutral working postures is, therefore, essential for evaluating worker risk, developing and testing ergonomic interventions, and improving worker health and well-being. Current methods used to directly estimate occupational exposure to non-neutral postures may be obtrusive, often lack sufficient portability for field use, and have limited accuracy and precision when used to measure dynamic or complex motions.
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are emerging instrumentation devices that measure and report an object's orientation and motion characteristics using multiple electromechanical sensors (i.e., accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or magnetometers). They have been observed to accurately monitor body kinematics over periods of relatively short duration in comparison to laboratory-based optical motion capture systems. Limited research, however, has been performed comparing exposure information obtained with IMUs to exposure information obtained with other field-capable direct measurement exposure assessment methods. Furthermore, insufficient information on the repeatability of IMU-based estimates over a substantial time period (e.g., a full work shift) and inadequate knowledge regarding the effects of different IMU sensor configurations and processing methods on the accuracy and repeatability of estimates of exposure obtained with IMU systems contributes to a lack of their use in epidemiological field studies.
This thesis was designed to address these issues and expand upon the current scientific literature regarding the use of IMU sensors as direct measurement devices for assessing exposure to non-neutral working postures in the field. Chapter I provides a background and justification for the work. Chapter II presents the findings of a laboratory-based, manual material handling study that was performed to compare estimates of thoracolumbar trunk motion obtained with a commercially available IMU system with estimates of thoracolumbar trunk motion obtained with a field-capable reference system, the Lumbar Motion Monitor (LMM). The effects of alternative sensor configurations and processing methods on the agreement between LMM and IMU-based estimates of trunk motion were also explored. Chapter III presents the results of a study performed to evaluate the accuracy and repeatability of estimates of trunk angular displacement and upper arm elevation obtained with the IMU system examined in Chapter II over the course of an eight-hour work shift in both a laboratory and field-based setting. The effects of alternative sensor configurations and processing methods on the accuracy and repeatability of estimates of trunk angular displacement and upper arm elevation obtained with the IMU system were also studied. Chapter IV presents the results of a randomized, repeated measures intervention that demonstrates the utility of the IMU system examined in Chapters II and III as a direct measurement instrument for comparing "ergonomic" and conventional examination equipment commonly used by ophthalmologists. Finally, Chapter V summarizes the major findings, discusses their practical implications, and provides suggestions for future research.
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DeShaw, Jonathan. "New methodologies for evaluating human biodynamic response and discomfort during seated whole-body vibration considering multiple postures." Diss., University of Iowa, 2013. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/4611.
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The lack of adequate equipment and measurement tools in whole-body vibration has imposed significant constraints on what can be measured and what can be investigated in the field. Most current studies are limited to single direction measurements while focusing on simple postures. Besides the limitation in measurement, most of the current biomechanical measures, such as the seat-to-head transmissibility, have discrepancies in the way they are calculated across different labs. Additionally, this field lacks an important measure to quantify the subjective discomfort of individuals, especially when sitting with different postures or in multiple-axis vibration.
This work begins by explaining discrepancies in measurement techniques and uses accelerometers and motion capture to provide the basis for more accurate measurement during single- and three-dimensional human vibration responses. Building on this concept, a new data collection method is introduced using inertial sensors to measure the human response in whole-body vibration. The results indicate that measurement errors are considerably reduced by utilizing the proposed methods and that accurate measurements can be gathered in multiple-axis vibration.
Next, a biomechanically driven predictive model was developed to evaluate human discomfort during single-axis sinusoidal vibration. The results indicate that the peak discomfort can be captured with the predictive model during multiple seated postures. The predictive model was then modified to examine human discomfort to whole-body vibration on a larger scale with random vibrations, multiple postures, and multiple vibration directions. The results demonstrate that the predictive measure can capture human discomfort in random vibration and during varying seated postures.
Lastly, a new concept called effective seat-to-head transmissibility is introduced, which describes how to combine the human body's biodynamic response to vibration from multiple directions. This concept is further utilized to quantify the human response using many different vibration conditions and seated postures during 6D vibration. The results from this study demonstrate how complicated vibrations from multiple-input and multiple-output motions can be resolved into a single measure. The proposed effective seat-to-head transmissibility concept presents an objective tool to gain insights into the effect of posture and surrounding equipment on the biodynamic response of the operators.
This thesis is timely as advances in seat design for operators are increasingly important with evolving armrests, backrests, and seat suspension systems. The utilization of comprehensive measurement techniques, a predictive discomfort model, and the concept of effective seat-to-head transmissibility, therefore, would be beneficial to the fields of seat/equipment design as well as human biomechanics studies in whole-body vibration.
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Morphett, Adrian. "Workplace analysis for regional pain syndrome the development and application of posture measurement model and cervical assessement tools for reducing the risk of regional pain syndrome /." Swinburne Research Bank, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/67282.
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Thesis (PhD) - Swinburne University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, 2009.A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, 2009. Typescript. "February 2009". Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-313)
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Caron, Olivier. "Relation d'amplitude entre centre de gravité et centre des pressions en fonction de la fréquence pour estimer la performance en posturologie." Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble ; 1971-2015), 1997. http://www.theses.fr/1997GRE10270.
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Ce travail analyse les relations entre centre de gravite (cg), barycentre des centres de masse des segments du corps, et centre des pressions (cp), barycentre des composantes de force verticales de reaction du sol, dans le cadre de la posture debout. Il aboutit a la presentation d'une nouvelle methode d'estimation des variations de position horizontales du cg a partir de l'enregistrement des variations de position horizontales du cp. Cette methode est basee sur une relation d'amplitude entre cg et cp en fonction de la frequence, etablie a partir des lois de la mecanique newtonienne. Elle utilise les transformations de fourier afin de determiner les enregistrements du cp dans le domaine frequentiel, et le spectre de frequence estime du cg dans le domaine temporel. Elle est validee par la correspondance entre les accelerations horizontales du cg mesurees par une plate-forme de force et celles estimees par la methode. L'analyse des mouvements des sujets montre que ces derniers oscillent a la maniere d'un pendule inverse. Les oscillations du cg representent donc la performance des sujets alors que celles du cp expriment leur activite neuromusculaire globale. Le controle et la performance de la stabilite posturale de deux groupes de sujets (etudiants en staps et tireurs a la carabine) presentant a priori un niveau de controle postural distinct sont etudies. Les resultats montrent que la determination de la performance ne peut etre envisagee qu'a partir de la mesure du cg ; les relations entre performance et controle neuromusculaire global pour chaque individu et la comparaison de la performance entre les deux groupes de sujets sont discutees.
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Cabral, Cristina Maria Nunes. ""Recuperação funcional da síndrome fêmoro-patelar: um estudo comparativo entre fortalecimento e alongamento muscular"." Universidade de São Paulo, 2006. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5160/tde-16102006-163040/.
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A síndrome fêmoro-patelar (SFP) acomete adultos jovens e caracteriza-se por dor no joelho durante a realização de atividades funcionais. Os fatores etiológicos incluem o aumento do ângulo Q e desequilíbrios musculares e para seu tratamento normalmente são realizados exercícios de fortalecimento do músculo quadríceps femoral, não sendo encontradas referências quanto ao uso de alongamento muscular no reequilíbrio da articulação fêmoro-patelar. Dessa forma, os objetivos deste estudo foram comparar a eficácia de exercícios de fortalecimento do músculo quadríceps femoral e alongamento dos músculos da cadeia posterior na recuperação funcional de pacientes com SFP. Para isso, foram selecionadas 40 mulheres sedentárias com idade entre 18 e 32 anos com SFP. Antes do tratamento foram avaliados: medida da flexibilidade, do encurtamento dos músculos isquiotibiais, do ângulo Q, aplicação de escalas da capacidade funcional (escala de contagem de Lysholm e escala de avaliação para a articulação fêmoro-patelar) e eletromiografia (EMG) dos músculos vasto medial (VM), vasto lateral (VL), bíceps femoral (BF) e gastrocnêmio porção lateral (GT) durante contrações isométricas de flexão e extensão da perna. Posteriormente, os pacientes foram divididos em quatro grupos de tratamento: o Grupo 1 (G1) realizou alongamento dos músculos da cadeia posterior pela técnica de reeducação postural global, o Grupo 2 (G2) realizou alongamento segmentar dos músculos isquiotibiais e gastrocnêmio, o Grupo 3 (G3) fortaleceu o músculo quadríceps femoral em cadeia cinética aberta e o Grupo 4 (G4) fortaleceu o mesmo músculo em cadeia cinética fechada, ambos com aumento progressivo da carga. Antes e após cada sessão de tratamento, as pacientes preenchiam a intensidade da dor no joelho numa escala visual analógica. O tratamento durou oito semanas com freqüência de duas vezes semanais. As variáveis obtidas antes e após o tratamento para cada grupo foram analisadas pelo teste de Wilcoxon e entre os grupos pela Anova e teste de Duncan ou Anova de Friedman ou Manova (α < 0,05). Comparando as variáveis antes e após o tratamento, os resultados mostram que a intensidade da dor apresentou melhora significante no G1 e G3 e o ângulo Q diminuiu no G1 e G2. Para a atividade EMG, o músculo VM não sofreu alteração após o tratamento, o músculo VL aumentou no G2 e G3, o músculo BF aumentou apenas no G3 e o músculo GT aumentou no G3 e G4. Em todos os grupos, as escalas mostram melhora da capacidade funcional, diminuição do encurtamento dos músculos isquiotibiais e aumento da flexibilidade. Entre os grupos, o G1 tendeu a apresentar maior flexibilidade, o G4 maior atividade EMG do músculo BF, enquanto o G1 e G3 mostraram maior ativação do músculo GT. Os dados sugerem que os exercícios de alongamento muscular, em especial o global, também devem ser indicados no tratamento de pacientes com SFP, principalmente nas fases iniciais, onde se objetiva uma redução efetiva da intensidade da dor. Além disso, também possibilitou maior realinhamento do joelho (redução do ângulo Q) e aumento da flexibilidade, o que pode facilitar o fortalecimento muscular.The patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) affects young adults and is characterized by knee pain during functional activities. PFS etiology includes bigger Q angle and muscular imbalances. For treatment, quadriceps femoris strengthening are normally performed, but we were unable to locate documentation about the application of stretching exercises in the patellofemoral joint rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of quadriceps femoris muscle strengthening and posterior chain stretching exercises in the functional recovery of PFS patients. Forty female nonathletes aged between 18 and 32 years old were recruited. Before treatment, it was measured: flexibility, hamstring tightness, Q angle, functional injury level of the knee by the application of questionnaires and electromyography (EMG) of the vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF) and lateral gastrocnemius(LG) muscles during isometric contractions of leg flexion and extension. After this initial evaluation, patients were divided into four treatment groups: Group 1 (G1) performed posterior chain global stretching exercises, Group 2 (G2) segmentary stretching exercises of hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles, Group 3 (G3) quadriceps femoris strengthening exercises in open kinetic chain and Group 4 (G4) quadriceps femoris strengthening exercises in closed kinetic chain, with progressively resistance increases. This treatment lasted eight weeks, twice a week. Before and after each treatment session, the visual analogue scale accessed pain intensity. The data obtained before and after treatment for all groups were analyzed by Wilcoxon test, and the data between groups by Anova and Duncan test or Friedman Anova or Manova (α < 0.05). Comparing the data before and after treatment, the results showed a significant improvement in pain intensity in G1 and G3 and a decreased Q angle in G1 and G2. For the EMG activity, VM muscle activity was not modified after treatment, VL activity increased in G2 and G3, BF activity increased only in G3 and LG activity increased in G3 and G4. Between groups, G1 showed greatest flexibility, G4 greatest EMG activity of BF muscle, while G1 and G3 showed greatest activity of LG muscle. Based on these results, we suggest that stretching exercises, specifically in global modality, can be prescribed in PFS treatment, especially in its initial phases, for an effective reduction of pain intensity. Moreover, this treatment caused a knee alignment (by reducing Q angle)and flexibility improvement, which may facilitate muscular strengthening.
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Reed, Lloyd Fisher. "An investigation of foot and ankle problems experienced by nurses." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2007. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/35779/1/Lloyd_Reed_Thesis.pdf.
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Relatively little information has been reported about foot and ankle problems experienced by nurses, despite anecdotal evidence which suggests they are common ailments. The purpose of this study was to improve knowledge about the prevalence of foot and ankle musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to explore relationships between these MSDs and proposed risk factors. A review of the literature relating to work-related MSDs, MSDs in nursing, foot and lower-limb MSDs, screening for work-related MSDs, foot discomfort, footwear and the prevalence of foot problems in the community was undertaken. Based on the review, theoretical risk factors were proposed that pertained to the individual characteristics of the nurses, their work activity or their work environment.
Three studies were then undertaken. A cross-sectional survey of 304 nurses, working in a large tertiary paediatric hospital, established the prevalence of foot and ankle MSDs. The survey collected information about self-reported risk factors of interest. The second study involved the clinical examination of a subgroup of 40 nurses, to examine changes in body discomfort, foot discomfort and postural sway over the course of a single work shift. Objective measurements of additional risk factors, such as individual foot posture (arch index) and the hardness of shoe midsoles, were performed. A final study was used to confirm the test-retest reliability of important aspects of the survey and key clinical measurements.
Foot and ankle problems were the most common MSDs experienced by nurses in the preceding seven days (42.7% of nurses). They were the second most common MSDs to cause disability in the last 12 months (17.4% of nurses), and the third most common MSDs experienced by nurses in the last 12 months (54% of nurses). Substantial foot discomfort (Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of 50mm or more) was experienced by 48.5% of nurses at sometime in the last 12 months.
Individual risk factors, such as obesity and the number of self-reported foot conditions (e.g., callouses, curled toes, flat feet) were strongly associated with the likelihood of experiencing foot problems in the last seven days or during the last 12 months. These risk factors showed consistent associations with disabling foot conditions and substantial foot discomfort. Some of these associations were dependent upon work-related risk factors, such as the location within the hospital and the average hours worked per week. Working in the intensive care unit was associated with higher odds of experiencing foot problems within the last seven days, foot problems in the last 12 months and foot problems that impaired activity in the last 12 months.
Changes in foot discomfort experienced within a day, showed large individual variability. Fifteen of the forty nurses experienced moderate/substantial foot discomfort at the end of their shift (VAS 25+mm). Analysis of the association between risk factors and moderate/substantial foot discomfort revealed that foot discomfort was less likely for nurses who were older, had greater BMI or had lower foot arches, as indicated by higher arch index scores. The nurses’ postural sway decreased over the course of the work shift, suggesting improved body balance by the end of the day. These findings were unexpected. Further clinical studies examining individual nurses on several work shifts are needed to confirm these results, particularly due to the small sample size and the single measurement occasion.
There are more than 280,000 nurses registered to practice in Australia. The nursing workforce is ageing and the prevalence of foot problems will increase. If the prevalence estimates from this study are extrapolated to the profession generally, more than 70,000 hospital nurses have experienced substantial foot discomfort and 25-30,000 hospital nurses have been limited in their activity due to foot problems during the last 12 months.
Nurses with underlying foot conditions were more likely to report having foot problems at work. Strategies to prevent or manage foot conditions exist and they should be disseminated to nurses. Obesity is a significant risk factor for foot and ankle MSDs and these nurses may need particular assistance to manage foot problems. The risk of foot problems for particular groups of nurses, e.g. obese nurses, may vary depending upon the location within the hospital. Further research is needed to confirm the findings of this study. Similar studies should be conducted in other occupational groups that require workers to stand for prolonged periods.
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Towle, Josie A. "Increasing the precision of measurement of postures in free space." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1986. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11193/.
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The project set out to use a very precise three dimensional tracking system to identify changes in joint condition for use in clinical assessment. Untried and untested the CODA-3 was brought into the department and put through a six month period of validification in order to evaluate it's capabilities. These are described in detail in the text. Once satisfied that the equipment was capable of measuring minute rapidly changing position of it's prismatic markers, pilot studies were devised to assess it's ability to reproduce the results from well recognised gait-analysis techniques. It gave promising results. The next task was to determine which set of parameters we could derive using CODA-3 that would be of use in describing the kinematics of the diseased and/or prosthetic knee for use as a tool in clinical assessment. Using FORTRAN, subroutines were written and run on a DEC LSI-11 computer, to collect, store and analyse the x, y and z coordinates of the eight CODA landmarks. It was hoped that by appropriate siting of the markers the velocities and accelerations of the segments comprising a joint could be monitored throughout the gait cycle. The resultant patterns of these parameters were plotted out, and the actual data values stored. It was hypothesised that weaknesses in a joint, whether or not detectable by clinical examination would, at points in the gait cycle of maximum joint loading be seen as ectopics in the smooth waveform of the acceleration and velocity of the profiles expected from the normal knee. The results the author presents would suggest that if the limitations of this particular model could be overcome (as it is reported they will be) then the technique has the capability of highlighting abnormalities in a joint. The author is doubtful however that these same weaknesses could not be detected by the clinician. The system may well have other applications related to this area of work and these are discussed.
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Van, Driel Robin. "Evaluating methods to use the Virtual Corset™ inclinometer for trunk posture measurements." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/10508.
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Non-neutral trunk posture and other related exposures have been linked to low back injuries and the reporting of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Methods to quantify trunk posture in occupational settings are essential for proper assessment of work tasks and the work environment. There are sophisticated methods that can measure trunk posture and three-dimensional trunk movement; however, these methods are costly, time consuming, have practical field limitations and require extensive data collection. This makes simplified, less accurate methods, such as observation, desirable for field work. Therefore, this work focused on examining a new data-logging inclinometer, the Virtual Corset™ (VC), as a direct reading instrument that can measure trunk posture on par with a complex laboratory based method.
The first study compared posture measurements of trunk motion from a commercially available optoelectronic motion capture system to a method employing the use of a torso mounted and pelvis mounted VC. The results indicated that the double-VC method accurately measured posture with high correlation and excellent agreement with the motion capture system. The second study examined a similar comparison as the first study, except that comparisons were made of posture measurements from a single torso mounted VC. It was found that by including a simple anthropometric measure, lower arm length, measurements using only the torso mounted VC may be used to create a predictive model of trunk posture, though with less accuracy than when using two VCs.
In summary, this work provides a means to utilize the VC as a direct measurement device for characterizing posture without the expense and limitations of more complex systems or the time commitment and subjectivity of observational methods. It is anticipated that this thesis will contribute to future research utilizing the VC as a method of estimating spinal compression. This method will ultimately be applied with previously-collected postural VC data from a study of back injuries in heavy industries completed by the University of British Columbia.
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Úlehlová, Eva. "Návrh postupu kontroly vybraných součástí revolveru." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2020. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-417743.
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The goal of this master’s thesis was design of the inspection procedure for hammer and trigger of the specific revolver model. Thesis was developed in cooperation with the manufacturer of the revolvers. The theoretical part deals with the MSA methodology, which is used to assess acceptability of measurement systems. The practical part describes the current measurement system and performs gage repeatability and reproducibility study. It was confirmed that the current measurement system requires improvement. Subsequently coordinate systems were designed, based on functional features of the hammer and trigger. Automated optical measurements, based on the coordinate systems, were performed. The results from these measurements were again assessed by the gage R&R study. The analysis confirmed improvement of acceptability of the designed measurement systems. Based on these results, it is recommended to apply suggested procedures in practice. Results and recommendations of this master’s thesis can contribute to develop metrology in the company and improve the existing measurement system.
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Chang, Hung. "Spatial distribution of ventilation and perfusion in the lateral decubitus posture /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/10540.
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Elliott, Andrew Brent. "Risk assessment and the effects of overhead work - an automotive industry example." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005211.
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The focus of this investigation was an analysis of the work demands being placed on South African automotive industry workers as there is a recognised problem with regard to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Preliminary work was conducted to highlight the dominant risks and areas which elicited higher numbers of MSDs within the chosen automotive plant. An area of concern was highlighted through medical record analysis and the use of risk assessment tools, thereby prioritising the need for ergonomic intervention. In particular, the effects of varying restricted and overhead work heights on the biomechanical, physiological and psychophysical responses of an individual were investigated. Twenty-eight subjects were required to complete sixteen conditions. The conditions consisted of the adoption of restricted and upright overhead static postures, with half requiring the holding of four kilograms of weight in the hands and the remaining eight conditions having no weight. Testing was carried out using an electromyography unit, ergospirometer and a perceptual Body Discomfort Map and Scale. This involved a habituation and testing session. The results of the testing revealed the biomechanical and physiological responses were dependant on the change in height. Body discomfort was also shown to be variable over the changing height conditions. This indicates that there is a significant effect of height on an individual’s responses during overhead work. The extreme restricted (-200mm and -100mm) and upright (+300mm and +400mm) overhead conditions within this study were limiting, as they elicited the highest muscle activation, physiological responses and body discomfort ratings. Positions that are preferable to adopt, which were identified from the results in this study, indicate conditions closer to head height (0mm and +100mm) were favourable. The results therefore illustrate how awkward working postures during work are likely to elicit higher demands from an individual, which could lead to an increased risk for the development of a musculoskeletal disorder. The added factor of weight elicited significant results over all variables, excluding a respiratory The focus of this investigation was an analysis of the work demands being placed on South African automotive industry workers as there is a recognised problem with regard to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Preliminary work was conducted to highlight the dominant risks and areas which elicited higher numbers of MSDs within the chosen automotive plant. An area of concern was highlighted through medical record analysis and the use of risk assessment tools, thereby prioritising the need for ergonomic intervention. In particular, the effects of varying restricted and overhead work heights on the biomechanical, physiological and psychophysical responses of an individual were investigated. Twenty-eight subjects were required to complete sixteen conditions. The conditions consisted of the adoption of restricted and upright overhead static postures, with half requiring the holding of four kilograms of weight in the hands and the remaining eight conditions having no weight. Testing was carried out using an electromyography unit, ergospirometer and a perceptual Body Discomfort Map and Scale. This involved a habituation and testing session. The results of the testing revealed the biomechanical and physiological responses were dependant on the change in height. Body discomfort was also shown to be variable over the changing height conditions. This indicates that there is a significant effect of height on an individual’s responses during overhead work. The extreme restricted (-200mm and -100mm) and upright (+300mm and +400mm) overhead conditions within this study were limiting, as they elicited the highest muscle activation, physiological responses and body discomfort ratings. Positions that are preferable to adopt, which were identified from the results in this study, indicate conditions closer to head height (0mm and +100mm) were favourable. The results therefore illustrate how awkward working postures during work are likely to elicit higher demands from an individual, which could lead to an increased risk for the development of a musculoskeletal disorder. The added factor of weight elicited significant results over all variables, excluding a respiratory individual.
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Bassement, Jennifer. "Identification of fall-risk factors degradation using quality of balance measurements." Thesis, Troyes, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014TROY0035/document.
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Les chutes touchent un tiers des personnes âgées de 65 ans et plus et conduit à une perte de mobilité. La détection des risques facteurs de chutes est essentielle pour une intervention précoce.Six facteurs intrinsèques de chute : vision, système vestibulaire, amplitude articulaire, force musculaire, proprioception articulaire et plantaire ont été évalué par des tests cliniques avant et après une dégradation temporaire. L’équilibre a été évalué sur une plateforme de force pour le calcul de 198 paramètres.Les paramètres ont été utilisés comme variables pour la construction de modèle de réseaux de neurones et de régression logistique avec pour objectif de diagnostiquer les détériorations des facteurs testés. Les paramètres pertinents ont été sélectionnés pour être inclus aux modèles. Des modèles comprenant entre 3 et 10 conditions ont été développé, néanmoins seuls les modèles de 5 conditions et moins se sont révélés efficaces. La précision a réussi à atteindre 92% pour le modèle incluant l’amplitude de la cheville, la fatigue et la vision des contrastes.Les mesures de qualité d’équilibre ont permis de détecter des détériorations des facteurs intrinsèques testés. Cependant, ces modèles ne sont efficaces qu’avec peu de conditions. Pour construire un modèle performant avec plusieurs conditions il est nécessaire d’inclure plus de participants lors de la construction du modèle. Un outil de la sorte est intéressant pour la mise en place de programmes de prévention et de rééducationFalls concern a third of the people aged over 65y and lead to the loss of functional ability. The detection of risks factors of falls is essential for early intervention. Six intrinsic risk factors of fall: vision, vestibular system, joint range of motion, leg muscle strength, joint proprioception and foot cutaneous proprioception were assessed with clinical tests before and after temporarily degradation. Standing balance was recorded on a force plate.From the force plate, 198 parameters of the centre of pressure displacement were computed. The parameters were used as variables to build neural network and logistic regression model for discriminating conditions. Feature selection analysis was performed to reduce the number of variables.Several models were built including 3 to 10 conditions. Models with 5 or less conditions appeared acceptable but better performance was found with models including 3 conditions. The best accuracy was 92% for a model including ankle range of motion, fatigue and vision contrast conditions. Qualities of balance parameters were able to diagnose impairments. However, the efficient models included only a few conditions. Models with more conditions could be built but would require a larger number of cases to reach high accuracy. The study showed that a neural network or a logistic model could be used for the diagnosis of balance impairments. Such a tool could seriously improve the prevention and rehabilitation practice
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John, Václav. "Analýza postupu posouzení shody těla převodníku kroutícího momentu se specifikací." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2018. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-378008.
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This diploma thesis deals with analysis of the conformity assessment procedure of a torque converter body with its specification. The individual goals were to analyse the part specification, the current procedure for assessing compliance with the specification and to formulate practical recommendations. The first chapter is the introduction. The second chapter deals with the correct dimensioning of part geometry. In the third chapter, the customer's part specification was analysed. In the fourth chapter, the current conformity assessment procedure was analysed. In the last chapter, practical recommendations were presented.
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Schinneck, Jakub. "Kalibrační postupy etalonu Datron 4920." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-240913.
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This master’s deals with the calibration routines of the alternating voltage measurement standard Datron 4920. The first part introduces the basic terminology of metrology, its history and organizations specializing in metrology. The thesis describes the alternating voltage at the highest metrological level through AC/DC difference. The theoretical part also describes the alternating voltage measurement standard Datron 4920 and its measurement functions together with the calibration routines. The main aim of thesis is to create the calibration procedures AVMS Datron 4920. Based on the created calibration procedures, a flowchart of application for calibration routines is designed. The practical part then continues with programming application for calibrating AVMS Datron 4920 based on the created flowchart. In conclusion, the application is tested at selected points of measurement and an analysis of measurement uncertainties is carried out.
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Bigelow, Kimberly Edginton. "Identification of Key Traditional and Fractal Postural Sway Parameters to Develop a Clinical Protocol for Fall Risk Assessment in Older Adults." The Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1227561171.
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Hájková, Alena. "Návrh interní metodiky pro měření výrobků a dílů na přístroji CMM UPMC Zeiss na pracovišti ČMI Brno." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2020. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-417433.
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This diploma thesis deals with the proposal of internal methodology for measurement of products and parts on CMM UPMC Zeiss at CMI Brno. The first part of this work analyzes the current state of knowledge in the field of accurate measurement on coordinate measuring machines (CMM), which includes the definition of basic metrological concepts, methodology for determining and expressing uncertainties of measurement and a general description of CMM. The diploma thesis also contains a detailed description of the UPMC 850 CARAT S-ACC device from the company Zeiss and summarizes the requirements for the testing laboratory in accordance with the standard ČSN EN 17 025: 2018. The next part of the work is focused on defining and determining the measurement uncertainties for this CMM and on developing a testing procedure for measurements on this machine. The final part of this thesis summarizes the achieved results and recommendations for practice.
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Šrámek, Jan. "Vyjadřování nejistoty u přesných délkových měření II." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2011. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-229763.
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This diploma thesis is supposed to inform readers interested in the distance measurements uncertainty on practical issues connected with the solving of these troubles when utilising a frequently used calibration method - the Tesa NPL measure instrument. This measuring was implemented by the Czech Metrologic Institute, where the author works; therefore he could take advantage of his rich experience as well as experience of his superiors and colleagues. The author regards the national metrological institute (CMI) as a sufficient guarantee for the hereinafter presented materials, both regarding the professional qualification and from the perspective of formal rightness of this thesis.
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Faria, Bernardes Daniel. "Information Diffusion in Complex Networks : Measurement-Based Analysis Applied to Modelling." Phd thesis, Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI, 2014. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01001763.
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Understanding information diffusion on complex networks is a key issue from a theoretical and applied perspective. Epidemiology-inspired SIR models have been proposed to model information diffusion. Recent papers have analyzed this question from a data-driven perspective. We complement these findings investigating if epidemic models calibrate with a systematic procedure are capable of reproducing key spreading cascade properties. We first identify a large-scale, rich dataset from which we can reconstruct the diffusion trail and the underlying network. Secondly, we examine the simple SIR model as a baseline model and conclude that it was unable to generate structurally realistic spreading cascades. We found the same result examining model extensions to which take into account heterogeneities observed in the data. In contrast, other models which take into account time patterns available in the data generate qualitatively more similar cascades. Although one key property was not reproduced in any model, this result highlights the importance of taking time patterns into account. We have also analyzed the impact of the underlying network structure on the models examined. In our data the observed cascades were constrained in time, so we could not rely on the theoretical results relating the asymptotic behavior of the epidemic and network topological features. Performing simulations we assessed the impact of these common topological properties in time-bounded epidemic and identified that the distribution of neighbors of seed nodes had the most impact among the investigated properties in our context. We conclude discussing identifying perspectives opened by this work.
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Lysý, Zbyněk. "Management kalibrace souřadnicového měřicího stroje (SMS)." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-230181.
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This diploma thesis with title of „Management of Coordinate Measuring Machine Calibration“ aimed to develop detailed analysis of uncertainties when deploying 3D coordinate measuring machine MicroVu Excel in practice. The analysis was supported by an example of measuring uncertainty calculation. This thesis also discusses the integration of automatic assessment of uncertainties into programming equipment; and creation of methodical calibration process for this kind of machine.
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Gildenhuys, Fourie. "An improved device to measure human response to dorsiflexion and plantar flexion perturbations." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96000.
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Thesis (MEng) -- Stellenbosch University, 2014.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Dorsiflexometer is a device designed and built for the assessment of a patient’s balance capabilities. The birth of the Dorsiflexometer is due to a serious need for physiological balance assessment equipment, capable of conducting dynamic tests in the clinical setting. This is accomplished by recording and analysing the patient’s response to sagittal plane perturbations. The Dorsiflexometer is operated from a computer software interface program. It uses the measurements from a single force plate to calculate four balance metrics’ characterising a patient’s ability to maintain balance. These balance metrics include the sway index, equilibrium score, postural stability index and radius parameter. A single and a double inverted pendulum model of the human body is derived to calculate a patient’s centre of mass movement in the sagittal plane with the measured force plate data and body parameters. Three experiments, involving 48 subjects, were conducted. The experimental tests proved the competency of the machine, the accuracy of both inverted pendulum models and the balance response of seafarers aboard an Antarctic research and supply vessel during rough sea conditions. The tests concluded that the inverted pendulum models can be used to calculate the body centre of mass displacement. The double inverted pendulum model results are more accurate compared with the single inverted pendulum model. During rough sea conditions, the body movement and postural response of seafarers are increased in order to keep themselves upright. The body is furthermore exposed to a fluctuating ground reaction force which may lead to the progression of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injuries. The Dorsiflexometer proved to be capable of conducting repeatable assessments and yielding accurate results which can be used to distinguish between balance capabilities.
AFRIKKANSE OPSOMMING: Die Dorsiflexometer is ’n apparaat wat die balansvermoë van pasiënte analiseer. Die masjien is ontwerp en vervaardig weens die groot behoefte aan fisiologiese balans assesserings toerusting wat dinamiese toetse in die mediese sektor kan bepaal. Dit word bereik deur pasiënte se liggaamsreaksie in die sagittale vlak te meet en te assesseer. Die Dorsiflexometer is beheerbaar vanaf ’n rekenaar sagteware koppelvlak program. Die masjien maak gebruik van ’n enkele kragplaat om pasiënte se balans statistieke te meet. Hierdie balans statistieke wat die pasiënte se balans vermoë beskryf en karakteriseer behels die sogenaamde: swaai indeks, balans telling, posturale stabiliteit indeks en die radius parameter. ’n Enkel en dubbel inverse slinger model van die liggaam is afgelei. Hierdie modelle maak gebruik van ’n pasiënt se kragplaat metings en sy liggaamlike parameters om die swaartepunt tydens beweging te bereken. Drie eksperimente, waarin 48 persone betrokke was, is gedoen. Die eksperimente is gedoen om die apparaat se bevoegdheid te bewys, die akkuraatheid van altwee inverse slinger modelle te toets en verder die balans van seevaarders op die Antarktiese navorsings en toevoer skip tydens rowwe see toestande te analiseer. Die toetse het bewys dat die inverse modelle gebruik kan word om die liggaam se swaartepunt te bereken. Die dubbel inverse slinger model resultate is wel akkurater as die enkel slinger model. Daar is bevind dat seevaarders van meer liggaamsbeweging en posturale reaksies gebruik moet maak om orent te bly tydens rowwe seetoestande. Verder word hul liggame blootgestel aan ’n wisselende grond reaksie krag wat kan lei tot die ontwikkeling van osteoarthritis en muskuloskeletale beserings. Die Dorsiflexometer is bewys as ’n aparaat wat wat akurate resultate lewer vir herhaalbare assesserings. Dit kan gebruik word om te onderskei tussen verskillende balans vermoëns.
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Vrátil, Šimon. "Metodika pro kalibraci objemu nádob a nádrží." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-231021.
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This diplomathesis work is dealing with a concept of volumetric calibration of vessels using the volumetric method. The analysis considers current regulations together with influence of uncertainties in measurements. The principal part of the thesis is analysis of metrological uncertainties resulting from application of various volumetric methods during the calibration process. A practical outcome from this research is development of metrological process for calibration of vessels that could be used by the accredited laboratories.
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Šmétka, Miroslav. "Management kalibrací měřidel." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2010. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-229128.
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This thesis solves procedures of the management of the calibration laboratory to prove agreement of calibration results in specified types of gauges. These are gauge blocks (Johansson gauge), vernier height gauge, deformation manometer pressure and torque spanner. Furthermore designs documentation in accord with metrological confirmation. These are mainly calibration procedures of these gauges and procedures of definition measurement uncertainly and interpretation of results. Completed procedures of calibration are processed as attachment to this thesis with graphic design like as in experimental technician institute of ground forces.
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Rezagholi, Mahmoud. "Cost-Efficient Designs for Assessing Work-Related Biomechanical Exposures." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-185526.
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Work-related disorders due to biomechanical exposures have been subject to extensive research. Studies addressing these exposures have, however, paid limited attention to an efficient use of resources in exposure assessment. The present thesis investigates cost-efficient procedures for assessment of work-related biomechanical exposures, i.e. procedures aiming at a proper balance between statistical and economic performance. Paper I is a systematic review of tools used in literature providing cost-efficient data collection designs. Two main approaches were identified in nine publications, i.e. comparing cost efficiency among alternative data collection designs, and optimizing resource allocation between different stages of data collection, e.g. subjects and samples within subjects. The studies presented, in general, simplified analyses, in particular with respect to economics. Paper II compared the cost-efficiency of four video-based techniques for assessing upper arm postures. The comparison was based both on a comprehensive model of cost and error and additionally on two simplified models. Labour costs were a dominant factor in the cost efficiency comparison. Measurement bias and costs other than labour cost influenced the rank and economic evaluation of the assessment techniques. Paper III compared the cost efficiency of different combinations of direct and indirect methods for exposure assessments. Although a combination of methods could significantly reduce the total cost of obtaining a desired level of precision, the total cost was, in the investigated scenario, lowest when only direct measurements were performed. However, when the total number of measurements was fixed, a combination was the most cost efficient choice. In Paper IV, demand functions were derived for a four-stage measurement strategy with the focus of either minimizing the cost for a required precision, or maximizing the precision for a predetermined budget. The paper presents algorithms for identifying optimal values of measurement inputs at all four stages, adjusted to integers, as necessary for practical application. In summary, the thesis shows that it is important to address all sources of costs and errors associated with alternative measurement designs in any particular study, and that an optimal determination of samples at different stages can be identified in several cases not previously addressed in the literature.
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Lojková, Pavlína. "Návrh interní kalibrační laboratoře pro potřeby výrobního závodu v oblasti automotive." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2020. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-417580.
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The diploma thesis deals mainly with the issue of calibration laboratories in a manufacutring company and calibration procedures for workshop gauges. The current state of the calibration laboratory in the organization is described in this thesis. Part of the creation of calibration procedures is the determination of measurement uncertainties and creation of a sample calibration sheet as a calibration output.
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Uher, Daniel. "Analýza procesu testování bezpečnostních prvků s airbagy v automobilech." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-230175.
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Farahbakhsh, Reza. "Profiling professional and regular users on popular Internet services based on implementation of large scale Internet measurement tools." Thesis, Evry, Institut national des télécommunications, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015TELE0012/document.
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Les services Internet populaires modèlent et remodèlent fondamentalement les moyens traditionnels de communication des personnes, ayant ainsi un impact majeur sur leur vie sociale. Deux des services Internet très populaires avec cette caractéristique sont les Réseaux sociaux en ligne (OSN) et les systèmes Peer-to-Peer (P2P). Les ONS fournissent un environnement virtuel où les gens peuvent partager leurs informations et leurs intérêts tout en étant en contact avec d'autres personnes. D'autre part, les systèmes P2P, qui sont toujours l'un des services populaires avec une grande proportion de l'ensemble du trafic Internet, offrent une occasion en or pour leurs clients de partager un type de contenu différent, y compris le contenu protégé. En dehors de l'énorme popularité des ONS et des systèmes de P2P parmi les utilisateurs réguliers, ils sont intensivement utilisés par les professionnels (grandes entreprises, politiciens, athlètes, célébrités en cas d'ONS et éditeurs de contenu professionnels en cas de P2P) afin d'interagir avec les gens à des fins différentes (campagnes marketing, les commentaires des clients, amélioration de la réputation publique, etc.) Dans cette thèse, nous caractérisons le comportement des utilisateurs réguliers et professionnels dans les deux services mentionnés populaires (ONS et P2P) en termes de stratégies de publication, de consommation de contenu et d'analyse comportementale. À cette fin, cinq de nos études menées sont présentées dans ce manuscrit comme suit: - "L'évolution des contenus multimédias", qui présente une analyse approfondie sur l'évolution du contenu multimédia disponible en BitTorrent en se concentrant sur quatre mesures pertinentes à travers différentes catégories de contenu : la disponibilité du contenu, la popularité du contenu, la taille de contenu et les commentaires de l'utilisateur - "La réaction des utilisateurs professionnels face aux actions de lutte contre le piratage", en examinant l'impact de deux grandes actions de lutte contre le piratage - la fermeture de Megaupload et la mise en œuvre de la loi anti-piratage française (HADOPI) - sur le comportement des publicateurs professionnels dans le plus grand portail de BitTorrent qui sont les principaux fournisseurs de contenu en ligne protégé. - "La quantité d'informations divulguées sur Facebook", en enquêtant sur l'exposition publique des profils utilisateurs, une grande base de données comprenant un demi-million d'utilisateurs réguliers. - "Les utilisateurs professionnels Cross Posting Activity», en analysant le modèle de publication des utilisateurs professionnels de mêmes informations sur trois grands ONS à savoir Facebook, Google+ et Twitter. - "Les stratégies des utilisateurs professionnels dans les ONS", où nous étudions la stratégie globale d'utilisateurs professionnels par secteur (par exemple, les entreprises de voitures, l'habillement, politiques, etc.) sur Facebook, Google+ et Twitter. Les résultats de cette thèse fournissent une vision d'ensemble pour comprendre certains aspects comportementaux importants de différents types d'utilisateurs des services Internet populaires et ces contributions peuvent être utilisées dans divers domaines (par exemple analyse de campagne marketing et publicité, etc.) et les différentes parties peuvent bénéficier des résultats et des méthodologies mises en œuvre telles que les FAI et les propriétaires des services pour leur planification ou l'expansion des services actuels à venir, ainsi que les professionnels pour accroître leur succès sur les médias sociauxPopular Internet services are fundamentally shaping and reshaping traditional ways of people communication, thus having a major impact on their social life. Two of the very popular Internet services with this characteristic are Online Social Networks (OSNs) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems. OSNs provide a virtual environment where people can share their information and interests as well as being in contact with other people. On the other hand, P2P systems, which are still one of the popular services with a large proportion of the whole Internet traffic, provide a golden opportunity for their customers to share different type of content including copyrighted content. Apart from the huge popularity of OSNs and P2P systems among regular users, they are being intensively used by professional players (big companies, politician, athletes, celebrities in case of OSNs and professional content publishers in case of P2P) in order to interact with people for different purposes (marketing campaigns, customer feedback, public reputation improvement, etc.). In this thesis, we characterize the behavior of regular and professional users in the two mentioned popular services (OSNs and P2P systems) in terms of publishing strategies, content consumption and behavioral analysis. To this end, five of our conducted studies are presented in this manuscript as follows: - “The evolution of multimedia contents", which presents a thorough analysis on the evolution of multimedia content available in BitTorrent by focusing on four relevant metrics across different content categories: content availability, content popularity, content size and user's feedback. - “The reaction of professional users to antipiracy actions", by examining the impact of two major antipiracy actions, the closure of Megaupload and the implementation of the French antipiracy law (HADOPI), on professional publishers behavior in the largest BitTorrent portal who are major providers of online copyrighted content. - “The amount of disclosed information on Facebook", by investigating the public exposure of Facebook users' profile attributes in a large dataset including half million regular users. - “Professional users Cross Posting Activity", by analyzing the publishing pattern of professional users which includes same information over three major OSNs namely Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. - “Professional Users' Strategies in OSNs", where we investigate the global strategy of professional users by sector (e.g., Cars companies, Clothing companies, Politician, etc.) over Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. The outcomes of this thesis provide an overall vision to understand some important behavioral aspects of different types of users on popular Internet services and these contributions can be used in various domains (e.g. marketing analysis and advertising campaign, etc.) and different parties can benefit from the results and the implemented methodologies such as ISPs and owners of the Services for their future planning or expansion of the current services as well as professional players to increase their success on social media
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Kantová, Radka. "SNIŽOVÁNÍ HODNOTY STAVENIŠTNÍHO HLUKU POMOCÍ MODELOVÁNÍ VÝROBNÍHO PROSTORU STAVBY A ÚPRAV TECHNOLOGICKÝCH POSTUPŮ PŘI VÝSTAVBĚ." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2018. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-392280.
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This doctoral thesis focuses on noise generated during construction. It defines the legislative and physical aspects of this topic. It determines heavy machinery as noise source and categorizes them by their usage in construction technologies. It collects source data of the machinery noises which can be further used in prognostic models. It analyses the level of construction noise which can impact the nearby residential areas and offers methodology for modelling and designing the possible arrangements for the noise reduction. It defines partial effects of the construction site which are significant for the noise spreading. It establishes their role in the value of acoustic pressure level of the noise affecting the façade of the considered building. With the data collection and with case study verification it offers a prepared work tool which can be easily used to predict noise levels on construction sites and can be applied in the early constructions preparations. The structure of this thesis is planned for possible usage as university textbook or study support.
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Gadotti, Inae Caroline. "Measurement properties of the sagittal craniocervical posture photogrammetry." Phd thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10048/1179.
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Commonly in clinical settings, the patients posture is visually evaluated by the clinician using anatomical landmark references. However, this measurement is subjective and not quantifiable. Photogrammetry to assess posture was thought to be a possible good clinical alternative to the other methods because it is non-invasive, quantifiable, and less expensive. However, more tests were needed to determine its validity. This study tested the reliability and the validity of five angles measuring craniocervical posture using photogrammetry. Radiographs and photographs of the craniocervical posture of 39 healthy-female subjects were taken in a standardized sagittal standing position. Markers were placed on the back of the subjects neck and ear. A second photograph and radiograph was taken 1 week later using 21 of the 39 subjects to test reliability. The angles were analyzed using Alcimage software. Intraclass-correlation coefficient and standard error of measurement was used to test the reliability. Concurrent validity was tested using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Discriminant analysis was used to test the discriminant validity. Sensitivity/specificity and predicted values were also calculated. The results showed that photogrammetry ICC values were good to excellent when assessed by 2 raters (ICC=0.89-0.99). The posture of the subjects was reproducible when tested using radiographs (ICC=0.89-0.98). One rater was reliable in reattaching the markers (ICC=0.71-0.91) and precise in locating the reference spinous processes (87.8%). Craniovertebral angle (CVA) appeared to be valid in measuring the position of the head in relation to the cervical spine (r=0.84) and to be able discriminate subjects with aligned posture, slight forward head posture (SFHP), and forward head posture (FHP) assessed by 1 rater (84.6% correctly classified). Cervical inclination angle (CIA) appears to be valid in discriminating subjects with aligned and FHP (86% and 88% respectively) but moderate to predict the cervical spine inclination. The cervical lordosis angles were not able to discriminate postures and predict the cervical lordosis. CVA and CIA were able to detect postural differences through the sensitivity/specificity and predicted values analysis. This study supports the validation of CVA and CIA to assess craniocervical posture which may improve the ability of the clinician to detect and quantify craniocervical postural alterations.Rehabilitation Science
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Petkov, John. "Measurement of body posture using multivariate statistical techniques." 2005. http://arrow.unisa.edu.au:8081/1959.8/46703.
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黃柏峰. "Development of a Digital Cycling Posture Parameters Measurement System." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/50600763233810221774.
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碩士建國科技大學
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A group of people who ardently like riding bike vigorously advocacy that biking sport is healthy for body and make more people join this fashion, leisurable and healthy sport. They often discuss the problem about comfortable, right riding posture and hurt to ones body in blog or provide professional knowledge on web site. Particularly, incorrect riding posture for long time often cause serious hurt to ones’joint and spine. Therefore, this paper aims at developing a digital cycling posture parameters measurement system capable of measuring the head tube height, the head tube angle, the stand tube height, the stand tube angle and the adjustable distance in the frame of a bike. Based on the computer measurement platform consists of PC and Labview software, the study integrates six axis driven by six stepping motors, load cells, amplifier and self-designed frame and employs Labview software to design control program and human interface, With the help of the digital cycling posture parameters measurement system, the cyclist can decide appropriate cycling posture parameters and choose suitable bicycle frame, meanwhile, the cycling injury can be prevent and the cycling fitness can be promoted.
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Li, jung-jen, and 李忠真. "Design and Application of Conductive Elastic Belt Webbing for Posture Measurement." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/54874588395222578292.
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碩士逢甲大學
紡織工程所
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In this study, coated-carbon polyamide filament and polyester (PET) fiber twisted into conductive yarn, and with Lycra??PET elastic yarn woven webbing structure made of conductive elastic webbing. And we study the relationship between webbing properties which include tensile-stress, strain-resistance, Angle-resistance and different structural parameters, such as content of conductive yarn, type of weft yarn, number of yarn through harness eye and different woven structure. Using conductive elastic webbing designed an angle sensor and set it on a sport wristlet for posture measurement on elbow. Analyzed the tensile-stress properties of webbing in different structural parameters, it decreased the content of conductive yarn in webbing and hysteresis work are decreased and more stable. Using strain-resistance measurement instrument analyze the relationship between strain and resistance, it showed good linear resistance response to strain, Using bending-resistance measurement instrument analyze the relationship between angle and resistance, it showed good second order resistance response to angle change. The friction between warp yarns was increase strain-resistance and bending-resistance stability. Using conductive elastic webbing designed an angle sensor and set it on a sport wristlet for posture measurement on elbow. It can measure the angle change of elbow immediately. It showed the conductive elastic webbing had good machinical and electric properties for posture measurement.
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Shih, Pi-Min, and 施碧旻. "Measurement of work posture and Musculoskeletal disorders survey among nursing assistants." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/29774073410662019474.
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碩士中山醫學大學
職業安全衛生學系碩士班
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Via surveys and videotaping of the working postures of caregivers on-the-job, this study investigates and evaluates the musculoskeletal injuries suffered by the caregivers. A total of 190 surveys were collected and images of caretakers from 10 working locations were acquired. Questions in the survey include basic information, job content, health condition, the usage of transferring assistive devices. The operating posture on-the-job was captured on video, which was analyzed by OWAS through coding analysis. Results revealed that prior to practicing the occupation of caregiver, 81.48% of the caregivers did not suffer from muscular or skeletal discomfort. However, 92.06% of the caregivers reported that after practicing this occupation, they experienced musculoskeletal discomfort. Within the past year, discomfort was most prevalent in the lower back/waist (69.47%), right shoulder (47.89%), left shoulder (44.21%), and the neck (37.89%) area. Of the different job contents, transferring (including on and off the bed) resulted in the heaviest burden on the body, was the most tiresome to perform, and was the most critical. Furthermore, transferring of patients was performed mostly with bare hands (79.23%), followed by the use of non-powered assistive devices (18.58%). Result from OWAS analysis revealed that the most repetitive body posture employed were head/neck forward leaning, back forward bending, back bending and twisting, standing and bending on two straight legs, and standing and bending on one straight leg. The OWAS score of these postures is AC2, which is considered significantly harmful. Of all working postures, those with scores of AC2 and AC3 account for 44.50% of all postures scored AC1 to AC4. Thus, immediate improvements are necessary. During the caregiving process, the caregivers most often adopted back forward bending and twisting postures. It is thus suggested that for work postures, the upper body should be kept upright and lowering of the head or bending of the waist should be avoided. Body postures that reduce the workload on the head/neck and waist should be used. Also, adequate resting time should be allocated and carrying items using bare hands or transferring the person being taken care of should be prevented in order to reduce the hazardous risk of musculoskeletal damage.
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Lee, Shao-Nung, and 李紹農. "Development of a Portable Device for Dynamic Measurement of Head Posture." Thesis, 2013. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/27412633153308072804.
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碩士逢甲大學
生醫資訊暨生醫工程碩士學程
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The main purpose of this study is to obtain a continuous signal of the human head posture by analyzing the measured inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals, and to alert the user of his/her poor posture. By achieving the effect of passive posture correction, the long-term poor posture of the cervical vertebrae area can be prevented. The IMU is a device that obtains its signal by combining measurements from gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer. Because IMU is widely used in unmanned flight, it can also accurately learn the status of head rotation. Through the resulting graph, we can obtain the degree of the curvature of the cervical vertebrae and the position of the head. In the end, it shows the pitch and roll of the head and displays the signal in various 2D pointer diagrams. The proper posture is defined by a virtual vertical line from the earlobe through the shoulder to the ground. When the head position is out of range, the system alerts the user to notify the user of their bad posture, after which the user can then improve their posture to the proper posture.
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Jiang, Chang-han, and 江長翰. "Design and Application of Posture Measurement System Using a Textile Sensor." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/74542516554986743544.
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Hung, Chia-Hung, and 洪嘉鴻. "A Posture Measurement Approach for Robot Arms by RGB-D Cameras." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/yu5p83.
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碩士國立中山大學
電機工程學系研究所
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Robot arms bring a lot of conveniences to the industries in the recent years. However, there aren’t any functions to detect collision automatically in most robot arms at present. As the rates of robot arm applications are increasing, the density which humans work with robot arms is rising. Some important issues of safety should be concerned. Therefore, the objective of this thesis is using external observations to propose a method of geometric shape recognition which could find cylindrical parameters from point cloud data containing incompletely geometric shapes. This thesis uses Universal Robots 5 (UR5) for the research target to measure cylindrical parameters of three UR5 links and then compute three angles of joints which are corresponding to the UR5 links. The content of this thesis can be simply divided into two parts. The first part is image noise filtering, and the second part is image processing. At the beginning, images with point cloud data including the posture of the five UR5 links are captured respectively by two 3D depth sensors and Point Cloud Library (PCL). Then, images captured by the two 3D depth sensors are combined into an image. The first part is to separate the point cloud data from the combined images and use Gaussian noise filtering to obtain point cloud data of three links. The second part is to use the algorithm of vii random sample consensus (RANSAC) to segment point cloud data which consist with the ideally cylindrical model and get cylindrical parameters. Besides, the three angles of joints which are corresponding to the UR5 links are computed through the cylindrical parameters. Finally, the feasibility of the method is verified by comparing the three angles displayed on the UR5 system to achieve the purpose of posture measurement and benefits the research to detect collision automatically in the future.