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Chapter and Conference Paper
Current State and Design Recommendations of Exoskeletons of Lower Limbs in Military Applications
With the development of new wearable technologies, the use of exoskeletons is gradually gaining ground in the world’s advanced militaries
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Evaluation of Surface Hardness of Biocompatible Material Using Digital Microscope Image Analysis
The most frequently used method for hardness testing is the progressive loading test. This test measures surface hardness and requires direct measurement of the indentation’s depth. However, the diameter of th...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Pilot Study of Application of a Hybrid Transportable System for Postural Stability Measurement in Military Professions
Correct posture matters in everyday activities, without it one risks pathological deformities or fall injuries. Military professions consist of wide variety of specific duties, which can have specific impact o...
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Chapter
Evaluation of Surface Hardness Using Digital Microscope Image Analysis
The most frequently used method for hardness testing is the progressive loading test. This test measures surface hardness and requires direct measurement of the indentation’s depth. However, the diameter of th...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Multiscale Poincaré Plots Analysis of Nystagmus Amplitude Variability During Rotation on Bárány Chair
This article describes the application of nonlinear methods in the form of Multiscale Poincaré plots for the purpose of evaluating the variability of the horizontal amplitudes of nystagmus during bilateral sti...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Control System and User Interface of Cooling Module for Braces
The use of a controlled cooling therapy may help in pain management and pain treatment, for example, of carpal tunnel syndrome. The article deals with possibilities and design of the control system and user in...
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Article
Effect of Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Selective Voluntary Motor Control in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
This pilot study investigated the efficacy of a four week robot-assisted gait training in twelve children with spastic diparesis. Short-term results and a 3-month follow-up showed statistically significantly i...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design of a Hybrid Portable System for Measuring the Position of the Spine, Pelvis and Center of Gravity of the Body
Posture and postural stability are important means of assessing the physical condition of a human. The system proposed in this paper allows to measure spine parameters (mutual position of individual vertebrae...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design of Device for Measuring the Load of Cross-Country Ski Poles
Monitoring of physical activity allows the optimization of physical exercise and sports performance. Currently, there are a number of wearable devices designed to measure the acceleration of body segments. Ho...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Anatomic Adaptability of Wearable Elbow Brace for Rehabilitation Applications
We describe in details the size selection of a powered wearable orthosis especially designed for managing spasticity and contractures. The device is fully portable, allowing the anatomic adaptability. The desi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Determining the Upper Limb’s Intensity of Movement Using a Smart Orthosis for Rehabilitation at the Clinic and Home
This article aims to describe methods determining the intensity of movement activity while using a smart orthosis for the upper limbs. The methods proposed can be applied both in clinical practice and the hom...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Methods of Joint Stiffness Measurement Using a Manually Actuated Dynamometer
The methods described provide for quantitative evaluation of skeletal muscles’ passive resistance, also known as muscle stiffness, muscle myotonia or spasticity. They are employed in the quantitative evaluatio...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Cooling Module for Orthosis
One method of swelling and pain reduction, especially in joints, is the cold application. However, standard methods such as ice bags or cooling gels do not allow controlled application of cold and further main...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Wave Kurtosis: A Novel, Specific Parameter for TUG-Turn Quantification
The Timed Up and Go test (TUG) is widely used in both research and clinical settings. The most common parameter for quantification of functional decline is the duration of a performed TUG. Analysis of the turn...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Assessment of Postural Stability Using the Method of Postural Somatooscilography
The aim of article is to present new method for evaluating the postural stability using oscillating platform. Proposed methods are alternative to basic methods which are usually parts of the commercial posturo...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Measuring the Response of Patients with Type I Diabetes to Stress Burden
The article presents measurement methodology and systems for measuring and evaluating the response of patients suffering from type I diabetes to stress burden. The proposed methodology and systems have been de...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design of Smart Orthosis of Upper Limb for Rehabilitation
Movement problems of the upper limb are a common consequence of many diseases and can drastically affect the daily life impairing normal activities. To regain motor function and muscle power is necessary to tr...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Evaluation Methodology and Measurement of Physiological Data to Determine Operational Preparedness of Air Defense Staff: Preliminary Results
The aim of the article is to introduce new evaluation methodology to determine operational preparedness of air defense staff based on measurement of physiological data. The individuals working with air defense...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Quantifying Movement of the Head and Shoulders During Quiet Standing Using MatLab Software and Promising Parameters
In this paper, we describe a method for quantifying movement of the head and shoulders during quiet standing. The method proposed allows for the determination of postural stability of the head and shoulders, e...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Physiological Data Monitoring of Members of Air Forces During Training on Simulators
Many complex situations can be induced to the members of air forces during training on simulators, which may result in mentally vigorous situations or even overload. The aim of the paper is to describe the cur...
