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A Comparison Between Surface Electromyography and Acceleromyography for Virtual Upper Extremity Spasticity Assessments in Stroke Patients
DownloadFall 2024
Background: Many elements currently hinder the accessibility to spasticity assessments, such as living rurally or limited mobility. Without access to appropriate care for the assessment and management of spasticity, a patient's quality of life may be compromised. Electromyography (sEMG) is a...
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Development of a Model using Machine Learning Intended to be Embedded in a Wearable Device to Detect Muscle Fatigue based on sEMG Data Associated with a Sustained Single 80% Maximum Voluntary Contraction
DownloadFall 2021
Background: Muscle fatigue is the progressive reduction in a muscle's ability to contract and exert force when performing a sustained task. Muscle fatigue may prevent the task from being complete and increase the risk of injury. Eventually, the performance of individuals during athletic...
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Numerical Characterization of Ultrasound Elastography for the Early Detection of Deep Tissue Injuries
DownloadFall 2014
Deep tissue injuries - casually termed "bedsores" or "pressure ulcers" - are a type of wound often suffered as secondary injuries in persons with reduced mobility such as those with spinal cord injuries, the elderly, and people with multiple sclerosis. Deep tissue injuries form when excess...