Muscle models are the essential components of any musculoskeletal simulation. In addition, muscle models which are incorporated in neural-based prosthetic and orthotic devices may significantly improve their performance. The aim of the study was to compare the performances of two types of muscle models in terms of predicting the moments developed at the human elbow joint complex based on joint ...

IoT-based wearable devices are significantly contributing to personalized and pervasive modern healthcare. Traditional healthcare systems handicapped by several factors, including shortages of physicians, nurses, devices, hospital beds, cost, etc. Conventional therapy is carried out either at a or home certified therapists which not affordable for many in developing nations. In this research wo...

Orthotic insoles are commonly used in the treatment of the diabetic foot to prevent ulcerations. Choosing suitable insole material is vital for effective foot orthotic treatment. We examined seven types of orthotic materials. In consideration of the key requirements and end uses of orthotic insoles for the diabetic foot, including accommodation, cushioning, and control, we developed test method...

[Purpose] To measure the effects of medial thigh tactile pressure stimulation on a case obturator nerve injury. [Participant and Methods] The patient was 65-year-old man with an injury after prostatectomy who referred to us 3 months onset. His left adductor magnus atrophied. He complained gait instability, but this symptom improved when he pressed his hand. confirm phenomenon, hip muscle streng...

PURPOSE The present study investigated whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 20 min twice a day with an electrode placed over the soleus muscle and nutritional supplementation with 19 g of protein rich lupin seeds can reduce the loss in volume and strength of the human calf musculature during long term unloading by wearing an orthotic unloading device. METHODS Thirteen healthy male...