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This Progress Report covers the timespan 1994 through 1996, and is one of a series (1984, 1986, 1991, and 1994) documenting the Center's growth and research results. As you peruse this document, we hope it will be evident to you that the Palo Alto Rehabilitation Research and Development Center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and its research efforts, have grown significantly from its inception almost 20 years ago, and that the Center and its staff have maintained a position of leadership in the field.
You are invited to seek further information on the Center's projects by contacting the respective authors via email.
| Mechanics of Function | ||
An overview of the work in mechanics of function. |
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| Improving Musculoskeletal Function - understanding skeletal development, adaptation and aging | ||
| Tissue differentiation - understanding the implant/bone interface | ||
| Bone remodeling simulations - validation using quantitative computed tomography | ||
| Cartilage Repair - effects of mechanical loading | ||
| Long Bone Growth - growth factor mediation | ||
| Intermuscular Coordination of the lower limbs | ||
| Coordination of balance - selection of control strategies | ||
Clinical Assessment and Treatment |
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An overview of the work in clinical assessment and treatment. |
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| Upper Body Motion Analysis for amelioration of falls in the elderly | ||
| Tissue Replacement for nerve and pressure sore repair | ||
| Femoral Geometry and Structure assessment using DXA | ||
| Femoral Properties - changes after spinal cord injury | ||
| Use of Bicycle Ergometry in lower limb movement deficits | ||
| Limb Manipulation under patient control | ||
| Quantitative Electrodiagnosis for neuromuscular assessment | ||
| Imaging Musculoskeletal Function using dynamic MRI | ||
| Restoration of Grasp in quadriplegia | ||
| Functional Performance - video based assessment and training tool | ||
Device Development and Evaluation |
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An overview of the work in device development and evaluation |
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| Obstacle Avoidance - training with computer simulated environments | ||
| Influence of Collar Geometry in femoral components | ||
| Femoral Collar Effect on bone strains after cemented hip replacement | ||
| Differential Pressure Walking Assist - an inflatable walking support | ||
| Effect of hemiarthroplasty on acetabular cartilage | ||
| Vocational Training Facility - an interactive, accessible system for skill development | ||
| The Arthritic Hand - a system to reduce pain and increase function | ||
| Assistive Technology - Development of Prototypes | ||
Index by Author |
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