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in Biomechanics
keywords: DataLOG SG150 Goniometer Q150 Torsiometer Analysis Software Cervical Spine Biomechanics 2010
The Effect of Rigid Cervical Collar Height on ROM During 15 Activities of Daily Living;
C P Miller, J E Bible, K A Jegede, P G Whang, J N Grauer; Spine 2010,35(26) E1546-E1552; "This study used a dynamic motion analysis system comprised of"
Biometrics Ltd DataLOG, goniometer, torsiometer, and Analysis Software. "This system allows for the accurate calculation of the flexion/extension, lateral
bending, and axial rotation of the cervical spine."
keywords: Goniometer Ankle robot Neurorehabilitation Biomechanics LE 2009
Robot-Aided Neurorehabilitation: A Novel Robot for Ankle Rehabilitation; A Roy, HI Krebs, DJ Williams, CT Bever, LW Forrester, RM Macko, N Hogan; IEEE Transactions On Robotics Vol 25 No 3 June 2009; Biometrics Ltd SG110 goniometer used to validate accuracy of ankle angle on a robotic ankle rehabilitation system.
keywords: ACL 300 accelerometers finger kinesiology UE 2008
A technique to determine friction at the fingertips; A Browne, J Healy, L O’Sullivan; J Appl Biomech 2008 Feb 24(1) 43-50; Biometrics ACL300 used to measure slip force of an object as it was dropped.
keywords: Gonio sg150 DataLOG Analysis sw knee LE reliability 2008
The reliability of knee joint position testing using electrogoniometry; P Piriyaprasarth, M Morris, A Winter, A Bialocerkowski; Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008, 9:6; This study examined the inter- and intra-tester reliability of knee joint angle measurements using a Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer. The clinical utility of electrogoniometry was also addressed. Data was collected using the Biometrics Ltd DataLOG and analyzed using Biometrics Ltd Analysis Software.
keywords: Gonio SG110A DL1001 ankle LE gait 2007
Ankle movements during normal gait evaluated by flexible electrogoniometer; CS Moriguchi, TO Sato, HJC Coury; Revista Brasileria de Fisioterapia 2007, vol 11, no 3; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer connected to a Biometrics Ltd datalogger was used to evaluate ankle movements of healthy individuals walking on a treadmill.
keywords: Gonio knee ankle LE physiotherapy 2007
Analysis of the Repeated One-Leg Heel-Rise Test of Ankle Plantar Flexors in Manual Muscle Testing; S Kasahara, J Ebata, M Takahashi; Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2007; 19:251-256; The purpose of this study was to evaluate the repeated one-leg heel-rise test method of ankle plantar flexion in MMT with kinematic measuring devices and EMG. Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to monitor ankle and knee movements during the test.
keywords: Gonio knee LE biomechanics aerospace 2006
Comparison of Knee Motion on Earth and in Space: an
Observational study; M Pierre, K Genc, M Litow, B Humphreys, A Rice, C
Maender, P Cavanaugh; Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2006,
3:8; Custom made Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were incorporated into a
custom built Lower Extremity Monitoring Suit to monitor knee movement in the
same subjects on earth and then in space aboard the International Space Station.
keywords: Gonio SG150 knee LE movement analysis 2006
Ambulatory measurement of knee motion and physical activity: preliminary evaluation of a smart activity monitor; J Huddleston, A Alaiti, D Goldvasser, D Scarborough, a Freiberg, H Rubash, H Malchau, W Harris, D Krebs; Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to measure bilateral knee flexion angles for periods of 7-24 hours.
keywords: Gonio M180 knee LE Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgery 2005
The effect of total knee arthoplasty on joint movement during functional activities and joint range of motion with particular regard to higher flexion users; PJ Rowe, CM Myles, R Nutton; Journal of Orthopedic Surgery 2005, 13(2):131-138; This study used Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers to evaluate active and functional knee excursion of patients before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to determine whether TKA restores quality of life related to functionsl activities of daily living.
keywords: Gonio XM65 wrist UE biomechanics 2005
Biomechanical Measurement of Painful Wrist by Flexible Electro-goniometry; JH Chang, HY Hsu, FC Su; Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2005, 25(1): 33-37; Wrist pain is a common complaint in hand clinics. Flexible electro-goniometry offers a convenient method to investigate joint kinematics in clinical environment. Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer was used to measure wrist circumduction in injured subjects.
keywords: Gonio SG150 SG110A knee ankle LE biomechanics sports 2005
Effects of Passive Ankle and Knee Joint Motions on the Length of Fascicle and Tendon of the Medial Gastrocnemius; T Wakahara, J Ushiyama, H Kanehisa, Y Kawakami, T Fukunaga; International Journal of Sport and Health Science 2005, vol 3, 75-82; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to measure the angles of ankle (SG110A) and knee (SG150) joints in this study of lower extremity biomechanics.
keywords: Gonio bilateral hip knee ankle LE gait rehabilitation 2005
The Effect of Movement Frequency on Interlimb Coupling
During Recumbent Stepping; PC Kao, D Ferris; Motor Control 2005, 9:144-163;
Six Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to record hip, knee, and
ankle joint angles bilaterally.
keywords: Gonio G35 K100 finger UE orthopedics movement analysis 2004
Motion Enslaving Among Multiple Fingers of the Human Hand; ZM Li, S Dun, D Harkness, T Brininger; Motor Control 2004, 8, 1-15; The purpose of this study was to examine motion enslaving characteristics of multiple fingers during isolated flexion of the distal interphalangeal joints. Four Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers connected to a Biometrics Ltd K100 were used to measure the angular motion of the joints.
keywords: Gonio XM110 torsiometer Z110 wrist forearm UE kinesiology 2004
Measurements of wrist and forearm positions and movements: effect of, and compensation for, goniometer crosstalk; GA Hansson, I Balogh, K Ohlsson, S Skerfving; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2004, 14:355-367; A Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer and torsiometer were mounted in a jig to simulate the biomechanics of the wrist and forearm.
keywords: Gonio knee ankle hip bilateral LE physiology biomechanics gait 2004
Neural coupling between upper and lower limbs during recumbent stepping; H Huang, D Ferris; Journal of Applied Physiology 2004, 97:1299-1308; In this study Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to measure bilateral hip, knee and ankle movements.
keywords: Gonio elbow UE Botox stroke research clinical rehabilitation 2002
Are we underestimating the clinical efficacy of botulinum toxin (type A)? Quantifying changes in spasticity, strength and upper limb function after injections of Botox to the elbow flexors in a unilateral stroke population; A Pandyan, P Vuadens, F van Wijck, S Stark, G Johnson, M Barnes; Clinical Rehabilitation 2002, 16:654-660; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer incorporated into a measurement system to quantify the clinical efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in treating elbow spasticity in a unilateral stroke population.
keywords: Gonio trunk XM150B DL1001 biomechanics ergonomics 2002
Trunk movements and load support strategy in a simulated handling tasks carried out by workers with and without musculoskeletal symptoms; HG Coury, R Padula; Clinical Biomechanics 2002, 17:309-311; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer and instrumentation used in this study to compare two groups of workers with and without upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms when simulating handling tasks, regarding trunk movements and load support.
keywords: Gonio K100 DL1001 M180 LE knee validity gait 2001
Validation of Flexible Electrogoniometry as a measure of Joint Kinematics; PJ Rowe, CM Myles, SJ Hillmann, ME Hazlewood; Physiotherapy Sept 2001, vol 87, no9 :479-488; The measurement of the Biometrics Ltd flexible electrogoniometer were investigated using a series of controlled experiments including comparison to a TV motion analysis system while measuring knee movement during gait.
keywords: Gonio M180 bilateral knee LE reliability biomechanics arthritis 2001
Movement of the knee in osteoarthritis: the use of electrogoniometry to assess function; C Walker; Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2001; 83-B: 195-198; This study 50 patients with knee osteoarthritis using Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers concluded: “Electrogoniometry is relatively inexpensive, can be performed in a normal clinical setting with minimal inconvenience to the patient, and may prove to be a valuable objective tool for comparative evaluation of different prostheses or surgical techniques for total knee replacement.”
keywords: Gonio knee LE anatomy reliability 2000
Verification of selected anatomical landmarks used as reference points for universal goniometer positioning during knee joint mobility range measurements; P Szuic, J Lewandowski, B Marecki; Medical Science Monitor 2000, 7(2): 312-315; In this study Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer was used as the accurate and reliable measurement to validate knee position measurements with a universal goniometer.
keywords: Gonio knee XM180 LE physiology 2000
Total power output generated during dynamic knee
extensor exercise at different contraction frequencies; R Ferguson,
P Aagaard, D Ball, A Sargeant, J Bangsbo; Journal of Applied Physiology
2000, 89:1912-1918; Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers were used to for
continuous measurement of knee joint angle and the angle between the lower
limb and the connecting bar attached to the pedal arm of an ergometer.
keywords: Gonio hip knee ankle LE gait 1997
Intentional on-line control of propulsive forces in human gait; F Danion, M Bonnard, J Pailhous; Experimental Brain Research 1997, 116:525-538; The kinematics of the leg joints, which ensured the displacement of the foot tip, were recorded using Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers placed on the hip, knee, and ankle.
Keywords: Gonio ankle LE reliability 1996
A Reliability Study of the Universal Goniometer, Fluid Goniometer, and Electrogoniometer for the Measurement of Ankle Dorsiflexion: K Rome, F Cowieson; Foot Ankle International 1996, Vol 17, No. 1, pp 28-32 This study investigated the reliability of three goniometers, the universal, fluid, and Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers, in the measurement of ankle dorsiflexion. Intra- and interobserver reliability were assessed using 10 healthy volunteers and five observers. The results demonstrate that when using a highly standardized procedure, the flexible electrogoniometer was within an accepted criterion for reliability, suggesting good intra device reliability.
keywords: Gonio wrist UE clinical measurement validity 1996
A New Technique for the Assessment of Wrist Movement Using a Biaxial Flexible Electrogoniometer; M Rawes, J Richardson, J Dias; Journal of Hand Surgery - British and European Volume 1996 21B(5): 600-603; A new electrogoniometer technique, using a Biometrics ltd electrogoniometer, is described for the measurement of wrist movements, including circumduction, with the results being displayed as figures. Clinical validation was performed and the system found to be highly accurate and reliable.
keywords: Gonio ankle LE clinical measurement biomechanics reliability 1993
Reliability of Hindfoot Goniometry when Using a Flexible Electrogoniometer; P Ball, G Johnson; Clinical Biomechanics 1993; 8: 13-19 This paper describes the use of an Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer for clinical assessment of subtalar motion and examines the important aspects of the clinical procedure.
keywords: Gonio wrist UE relaibility circumduction biomechanics 1991
Dynamic Analysis of Wrist Circumduction: a New Application of the Biaxial Flexible Electrogoniometer; H Ojima, S Miyake, M Kumashiro, H Togami, S Meng, K Suzuki; Clinical Biomechanics 1991; 6: no 4; 221-229 This paper shows the reliability and validity of Biometrics Ltd biaxial electrogoniometric analysis in the quantification of wrist circumduction. The reliability tests demonstrated sufficient accuracy of the device. Also, validity of the measurement was recognized because the tests simulating wrist circumduction and cineradiography revealed that it could accurately detect the angle between the long axis of the forearm and the third metacarpal bone.
keywords: Gonio hip knee LE clinical measurements gait reliability 1989
Measurement of Joint Motion; A Nicol; Clinical Rehabilitation 1989, 3: 1-9; This paper is about the development of the Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometer and its clinical applications: The device is very lightweight and the electrogoniometers can be worn beneath clothing, so the subject can move without inhibition. ...Tests using angular motion of the hip and knee joints...assessment of gait ...gait of amputees and patients cerebral palsy...assessing the postoperative performance of arthritic patients receiving the Souter-Strathclyde elbow prosthesis. It can be seen that electrogoniometers can provide information otherwise not available in a clinical environment.
keywords: Gonio hip knee bilateral LE biomechanics gait 1988
Flexible Goniometer Computer System for the Assessment of Hip Function - The Clinical Biomechanics Award 1988; P Rowe, A Nicol, I Kelly; Clinical Biomechanics 1988, 4:68-72; Biometrics Ltd flexible electrogoniometers were used to record the motion of both hips and knees in total hip replacement patients. Four flexible electrogoniometers are used to measure the flexion-extension angles of both hips and both knees. The electrogoniometer system has proved capable of quantifying the functional status of hip replacement patients simply and economically within the clinical environment.