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  • Biomechanics of dependent transfers on an aircraft

    Creator:
    Higginson, Brian Keith
    Abstract:
    The dependent transfer of a traveler with disabilities on board an aircraft places the transferors, as well as the traveler, at risk of disabling lower back injury. This risk is increased on board an aircraft due to the confined space in which the transfer takes place. The purpose of the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    approved: Michael J. Pavol The dependent transfer of a traveler with disabilities on board

  • Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances

    Creator:
    Welsh, Lisa R.
    Abstract:
    Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute a major health risk for older adults. Past research has found that individuals can learn not to fall through repeated exposure to a slipping perturbation. Slips can be unpredictable, however. The goal of this study was to determine whether similar adaptations would occur...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Disturbances Abstract approved: Michael J. Pavol Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute

  • Investigation of the biomechanics of running and rapid change-of-direction tasks

    Creator:
    Golden, Grace M.
    Abstract:
    Rapid change-of-direction tasks have been associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and females are more likely to suffer this injury compared to males. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of running and three rapid change-of-direction tasks and determine whether sex differences exist across...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Change-of-Direction Tasks Abstract approved: Mark A. Hoffman, Michael J. Pavol