Download or read book Using Motion Analysis Techniques and Musculoskeletal Modeling of the Spine to Better Understand Spinal Disorders and Evaluate Treatment Effects written by Stefan Schmid and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among workers, employers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace examines the scientific basis for connecting musculoskeletal disorders with the workplace, considering people, job tasks, and work environments. A multidisciplinary panel draws conclusions about the likelihood of causal links and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The panel also offers recommendations for what actions can be considered on the basis of current information and for closing information gaps. This book presents the latest information on the prevalence, incidence, and costs of musculoskeletal disorders and identifies factors that influence injury reporting. It reviews the broad scope of evidence: epidemiological studies of physical and psychosocial variables, basic biology, biomechanics, and physical and behavioral responses to stress. Given the magnitude of the problem-approximately 1 million people miss some work each year-and the current trends in workplace practices, this volume will be a must for advocates for workplace health, policy makers, employers, employees, medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, and labor officials.

Download or read book Manual Therapy of the Spine written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange. This book was released on 2002 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis and TMJ, and the theories behind the subjective and objective exams. Working from this foundation, detailed explanations on the assessment and treatment of each of the various areas are given, enabling the student and clinician to differentially diagnoze, and integrate the results gleaned from the assessment, in order to formulate a working hypothesis. The sequential flow of the assessment is also detailed, with explanations as to its rationale, allowing a clinician of any proficiency level to use this book as a resource for an accurate biomechanical assessment, and the design of a specific treatment plan, based on those assessment findings. Recognizing the varying abilities between clinicians, most techniques are described with the patient sitting or lying in different positions.

Download or read book Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-07-12 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide disability benefits: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI provides disability benefits to people (under the full retirement age) who are no longer able to work because of a disabling medical condition. SSI provides income assistance for disabled, blind, and aged people who have limited income and resources regardless of their prior participation in the labor force. Both programs share a common disability determination process administered by SSA and state agencies as well as a common definition of disability for adults: "the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Disabled workers might receive either SSDI benefits or SSI payments, or both, depending on their recent work history and current income and assets. Disabled workers might also receive benefits from other public programs such as workers' compensation, which insures against work-related illness or injuries occurring on the job, but those other programs have their own definitions and eligibility criteria. Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment identifies and defines the professionally accepted, standard measurements of outcomes improvement for medical conditions. This report also identifies specific, long-lasting medical conditions for adults in the categories of mental health disorders, cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specifically, these conditions are disabling for a length of time, but typically don't result in permanently disabling limitations; are responsive to treatment; and after a specific length of time of treatment, improve to the point at which the conditions are no longer disabling.

Download or read book Biomechanics of the Spine written by Fabio Galbusera and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-04-23 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomechanics of the Spine encompasses the basics of spine biomechanics, spinal tissues, spinal disorders and treatment methods. Organized into four parts, the first chapters explore the functional anatomy of the spine, with special emphasis on aspects which are biomechanically relevant and quite often neglected in clinical literature. The second part describes the mechanics of the individual spinal tissues, along with commonly used testing set-ups and the constitutive models used to represent them in mathematical studies. The third part covers in detail the current methods which are used in spine research: experimental testing, numerical simulation and in vivo studies (imaging and motion analysis). The last part covers the biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatment. This valuable reference is ideal for bioengineers who are involved in spine biomechanics, and spinal surgeons who are looking to broaden their biomechanical knowledge base. The contributors to this book are from the leading institutions in the world that are researching spine biomechanics. Includes broad coverage of spine disorders and surgery with a biomechanical focus Summarizes state-of-the-art and cutting-edge research in the field of spine biomechanics Discusses a variety of methods, including In vivo and In vitro testing, and finite element and musculoskeletal modeling

Download or read book Evaluation of the Impact of Lumbar Spine Morphology on Loading with the Application of Biomedical Image based Computational Modeling written by Gregory G. Knapik and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computational spine modeling has been employed as a research tool for more than 50 years to better understand the spine and the causes and development of various low back disorders. However, most spine models feature significant limitations that inhibit their utility for research. Clinically focused studies often featured highly detailed finite element models of the spine with great computational complexity that were used to evaluate individual tissue deformations, stresses, and even the impact of surgical instrumentation. Unfortunately, their great complexity limits the types of analyses performed, often requires significant simplifications, and limits the number of models created. Industrial biomechanics studies typically use much lower fidelity musculoskeletal models that evaluate whole body motions and deformations and typically include muscles and other soft tissues. Their simpler nature enables larger numbers of subjects to be evaluated. However, they do not include the same level of spinal detail as finite element models and are limited in the types of possible analyses. A few newer models combine elements of both types, but many still feature significant simplifications, specifically the geometric representation of the vertebrae. Additionally, no models are able to effectively evaluate large numbers of individual subjects to understand the variation of responses in the population. This study sought to address these voids in the use of computational modeling for the study of the biomechanics of the lumbar spine. Given the variability of spine geometry in the population and its ties to various spine disorders, biomechanical models require detailed representation of the structures of the spine and must include sufficient numbers of subjects to account for variability in the population. To that end, an extensive database of detailed digital spine models was developed. CT imaging was used to create three-dimensional geometric models of sixty subjects using a combination of algorithms and manual refinement specifically tuned to minimize partial volume effect errors and capture accurate information from both the anterior and posterior portions of each vertebral body. Geometric measures describing the database showed that there was substantial variability between subjects and as a function of vertebral level, subject age, and gender. A computational study was conducted to evaluate the impact of this subject-specific spine geometry on spinal loads. Biomechanical analysis demonstrated that the variability in spine geometry had a considerable impact on facet joint contact forces and corresponding intervertebral disc endplate moments, forces, and loading sharing between tissues. For most measures, there was a large range of values present in the subject population. Furthermore, there were significant differences in loading as a function of vertebral level, subject age, and between the left and right sides of the vertebrae. The highly complex loading patterns exhibited in each subject demonstrate the importance of including subject-specific geometry and representing numerous subjects in spine modeling in order to accurately understand spinal loads and their variation within the population.

Download or read book Grieve s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy written by Deborah Falla and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 1629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally edited by Gregory Grieve, a founder of modern manual therapy, the fifth edition of Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy continues to offer contemporary evidence, models of diagnosis and practice that make this one of the most highly respected reference books for physiotherapists. This edition has been fully updated to provide an overview of the latest science in a rapidly evolving field. It includes detailed directions for research-informed patient care for a range of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as up-to-date information on the global burden, research methodologies, measurements, and principles of assessment and management. A new international editorial board, with experience in both research and clinical practice, bring a truly comprehensive perspective to this book, meaning those practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy today will find it highly clinically relevant to their work. Edited by an internationally recognised editorial board – brings expertise in both research and clinical practice Fully updated with the latest published evidence Clear guidance on evidence-based contemporary practice Management of conditions relating to both the vertebral column and peripheral joints Updated reviews on the science and practice of a wide range of treatment modalities Principles of effective communication, screening, clinical reasoning, lifestyle considerations, behavioural change and self-management Summary boxes and clinical tips to support clinical assessment and management More than 300 figures and illustrations Global burden of musculoskeletal disorders – including history, epidemiology and new models of care A range of new research methodologies, including N of 1 research designs, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, population-based cohort studies, consensus research and response analyses in musculoskeletal research How to navigate the endless wave of information and assess different levels of evidence New measures New chapter on cost analyses and value-based care Digital rehabilitation methods

Download or read book Freedom to Move written by Josephine Key and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freedom to Move is an evidence informed practical resource which provides movement therapists of all disciplines with an exercise blueprint for rehabilitating spinal pain and many related 'injuries'. In essence, Freedom to Move describes what goes wrong in the spine and what to do about it. It integrates the applicable contemporary neuroscience around spinal movement and pain with the clinical evidence and understanding gained from the author's enquiring practice, and her exploration of various movement approaches and their contribution - or otherwise, to spinal well-being. It examines the relationship between healthy torso structure and functional control and describes and explains the author's model of spinal dysfunction - the remediation of which forms the basis of the author's model of care for the spine, The Key Approach®. The book's main focus is on a practical, therapeutic exercise/movement approach which addresses the common movement faults and dysfunctions observed in people with spinal pain and stiffness. In particular, the Fundamental Patterns of control are introduced as important, innate 'key' movements which naturally provide the sound foundations necessary for a healthy spine - but which have commonly been 'lost' in the movement repertoire of people with spinal pain syndromes. These are re-established and reincorporated into various poses, movements and stretches by way of specifically directed mindful movement explorations. The client is helped to regain more optimal function and move out of pain - with more freedom. The approach is applicable within all industry models of teaching therapeutic movement: in the rehabilitation of spinal pain within physiotherapy, Pilates and Yoga; and in the fitness industry, for injury prevention, health promotion and optimising spinal health in exercise programmes in general.

Download or read book Sagittal Balance of the Spine written by Pierre Roussouly and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique resource from internationally renowned experts details the key role of sagittal spine balance Through evolution, human verticality became associated with a wide range of normal pelvic shapes and associated pelvic incidence angles (PIs). While all types of sagittal alignment generally provide adequate support to young adults, age, stress, and related degeneration can progressively lead to sagittal imbalance and contribute to various spinal pathologies. Sagittal Balance of the Spine by Pierre Roussouly, João Luiz Pinheiro-Franco, Hubert Labelle, Martin Gehrchen, and a cadre of esteemed international contributors focuses on the importance of sagittal alignment and spino-pelvic shape identification in clinical practice. Offering the most comprehensive text on sagittal balance to date, this state-of-the-art, richly illustrated book fills a void in the literature, offering clinical pearls throughout seven sections and 24 chapters. Key Highlights The biomechanics of sagittal balance including spine modeling, primary parameters, spinal curves segmentation, and lumbar lordosis classification The role of sagittal balance in low back pain and degeneration, with discussion of spinal orientation and the contact forces theory, spinal degeneration associated with spinopelvic morphotypes, and compensatory mechanisms Comprehensive analysis of the relationship between sagittal imbalance and isthmic lysis spondylolisthesis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, Scheuermann's kyphosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and adult scoliosis Posterior and anterior treatment approaches – from spinal fixation and spinal fusion – to spinal osteotomy techniques and management of surgical failure This text is essential reading for every neurosurgical and orthopaedic resident, as well as veteran surgeons who evaluate and treat patients with spine conditions. Clinicians will learn why incorporating sagittal balance evaluations into spinal exams is integral to devising more effective treatment strategies and achieving improved outcomes.

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Diseases 2021 2024 written by Juerg Hodler and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book focuses on imaging of the musculoskeletal diseases. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The authors are all internationally renowned experts in their field. They are also excellent teachers, and provide didactically outstanding chapters. The book is disease-oriented and covers all relevant imaging modalities, with particular emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging. Important aspects of pediatric imaging are also included. IDKD books are completely re-written every four years. As a result, they offer a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging. The book is clearly structured with learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers easily navigate through the text. As an IDKD book, it is particularly valuable for general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic knowledge, and for clinicians interested in imaging as it relates to their specialty.

Download or read book Developing Computational Models for the Biomechanical Assessment of Thoracolumbar Spine Surgeries written by Shady Elmasry and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low back pain and spinal disorders represent a major clinical apprehension as the population ages. With more than 1.4 million annual spine procedures, operative management is exerting a significant healthcare burden in the United States. Despite the new technologies and the advent of minimally invasive surgeries (MIS), the optimal surgical treatment for many spine pathologies is still controversial. Hence, revision surgeries, due to failure in attaining the surgical goals, have been very common. Comprehensive understanding of each patient condition is crucial in determining the best surgical treatment; however, the available tools used in diagnosis and specifying the treatment are still insufficient to provide such knowledge. Finite element modeling (FEM), an advanced computational method for structural stress analysis, was employed in orthopedic biomechanics applications since 1972 to evaluate the kinematics and kinetics of human tissues. With the advancement of the computational power and the ability to precisely reconstruct 3D models of the spine tissues, FEM is now a well-established tool for basic research in spine biomechanics. However, despite the exceptional capabilities of this method, it is yet not well exploited in patient diagnosis and in optimizing the surgical treatment. In this dissertation, a new theoretical approach that utilizes FEMs of the thoracolumbar spine to evaluate and compare different spine procedures is developed. In this approach, CT scans of a real human subject were reconstructed to build 3D anatomical models that are used in the FEM. Potential spine procedures were virtually performed on the FEMs and normal physiological loading conditions were applied on each surgical alternative. A novel steady state nonlinear biphasic analysis was employed to solve the model, which couples the fluid problem with a solid mechanics problem. Accordingly, the implications of each spine procedures on the biomechanics of the spine were evaluated and the optimal spine procedure, from a biomechanical perspective, was specified. Moreover, the possibility of the development of adjacent segment diseases due the surgical intervention was investigated. Spine procedures used in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS); a degenerative disease that accounts for 5% of patients who present with persistent low back pain, and thoracolumbar burst fractures (TBF); the most common site of spinal injury were particularly assessed. Several decompressive and spinal fusion surgeries through open or minimal invasive techniques, that utilized different sets of implantable devices, were examined. The results provided insights on the consequences of applying each surgical alternative and would definitely help practitioners to optimize the operative management for each patient.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal Diseases Program written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biomechanical Evaluation of Posterior Dynamic Stabilization Systems in Lumbar Spine written by Bharath K. Parepalli and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fusion has been the gold standard treatment for treating the disc degeneration. Fusion surgeries restrict the motion at the implanted level there by imposing additional load at the adjacent levels. Many clinical studies have showed that adjacent segment degeneration was observed in patients over time. In order to overcome problems with fusion devices, dynamic stabilization systems are being used to treat disc degeneration related problems. These implants restore intersegmental motion across the implanted level with minimal effects on the adjacent levels. In vitro cadaveric testing was conducted on seven harvested sheep spines using established protocols. Axient was implanted in the spines 3 months prior to sacrificing. Main aim of this testing is to see if the performance is altered by the presence of surrounding muscle tissue. The specimens were prepared and tested under load control protocol. All six loading modes were tested by applying a pure moment of 10Nm (in steps of 2.5Nm) and angular displacement was calculated for the following cases: 1) Intact spine + Axient with surrounding muscle tissue, 2) Intact spine + Axient with muscle tissue removed, 3) Intact spine (with implant removed). Relative motion of L4 vertebra with respect to L5 was calculated. Statistical analysis was performed (on the implanted level data) to see if there is a statistical significance between cases 1 and 2. Biomechanical testing was also performed on 4 human cadavers to observe the trend with Axient compared to FE results. A validated 3-D non linear finite element model of the L3-S1 lumbar spine was used to evaluate biomechanics of various dynamic stabilization systems in comparison with traditional rigid rod system. The model was modified at L4-L5 level to simulate three different dynamic stabilization systems (DSFM-1, DSFM-2 and Axient, Innovative Spinal Technologies Inc., Mansfield, MA). Grade I was simulated at L4-L5 level. Follower preload of 400N and a 10Nm bending moment was applied to simulate physiological flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial rotation. Range of motion (ROM), intra discal pressure (IDP) and facet loads were calculated for all the models. Implant with better performance was then compared with fusion system in both grade I and grade II degenerated spines. In vitro results showed that there is no significant difference in the performance of the Axient with and without surrounding muscle tissue in terms of range of motion. Coming to FE results, Axient performed better over the other two implants (DSFM-1 and DSFM-2). Axient device was able to restore the motion at the implanted level compared to fusion device. Higher motions were observed at the adjacent level (L5-S1) with fusion device compared to intact and injured models. Both devices were able to stabilize the diseased spine and unload the treated disc.

Download or read book Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse E Book written by Michael W. Ross and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 1424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering many different diagnostic tools, this essential resource explores both traditional treatments and alternative therapies for conditions that can cause gait abnormalities in horses. Broader in scope than any other book of its kind, this edition describes equine sporting activities and specific lameness conditions in major sport horse types, and includes up-to-date information on all imaging modalities. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included. Cutting-edge information on diagnostic application for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging includes the most comprehensive section available on MRI in the live horse. Coverage of traditional treatment modalities also includes many aspects of alternative therapy, with a practical and realistic perspective on prognosis. An examination of the various types of horses used in sports describes the lameness conditions to which each horse type is particularly prone, as well as differences in prognosis. Guidelines on how to proceed when a diagnosis cannot easily be reached help you manage conditions when faced with the limitations of current diagnostic capabilities. Clinical examination and diagnostic analgesia are given a special emphasis. Practical, hands-on information covers a wide range of horse types from around the world. A global perspective is provided by a team of international authors, editors, and contributors. A full-color insert shows thermography images. Updated chapters include the most current information on topics such as MRI, foot pain, stem cell therapy, and shock wave treatment. Two new chapters include The Biomechanics of the Equine Limb and its Effect on Lameness and Clinical Use of Stem Cells, Marrow Components, and Other Growth Factors. The chapter on the hock has been expanded substantially, and the section on lameness associated with the foot has been completely rewritten to include state-of-the-art information based on what has been learned from MRI. Many new figures appear throughout the book.

Download or read book Emerging technologies for musculoskeletal disease modeling and regenerative medicine written by Andrea Vernengo and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vertebral Musculoskeletal Disorders written by Brian Corrigan and published by Butterworth-Heinemann Medical. This book was released on 1998 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introductory text to spinal disorders. Based on the highly successful forerunner to this volume, Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, the book still retains the original philosophy of this text which is to systematically cover all the joints discussing examination, diagnosis and treatment. The full spectrum of therapies is covered with particular emphasis on Maitland's widely practised spinal manipulation techniques - how they are assessed clinically and their role in the management of spinal problems. A complete review of the current literature has been undertaken and a valuable new chapter on the spine in sport has been added. This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners involved in sports medicine, orthopaedic medicine and physiotherapy.

Download or read book Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery E Book written by Kenneth W Hinchcliff and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 1319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available.The book will provide a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training, that will be separate, but highly relevant to, the succeeding sections on clinical disorders of each body system. The highly respected editors have brought together an internationally renowned team of 50 contributors, producing the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics. High quality artwork, including relevant radiographic, ultrasonographic, CAT scan, and MRI images, aid understanding and diagnosis Provides a truly international perspective, including guidelines pertinent to different geographic areas, and racing jurisdictions In-depth coverage of the role of the veterinarian in the management of athletic horses Explores the use of complementary therapies ~