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Determining frictional properties of pants and cushion cover materials using human soft tissue and a rigid sled and how they affect seated shear forces by Scott, Justin, Reid Bush, Tamara

“…Shear forces on the buttocks while seated are directly linked to friction, yet the frictional properties at the seat interface are unknown. Shear forces are…”
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Quantifying Removal Torque for Application in a New Child‐Resistant and Senior Friendly Package by Berels, Christina, Lamsal, Archana, Bix, Laura, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Child resistant packaging (CRP) can effectively reduce the access of children under the age of 5 years old when used correctly . Adults over the age of 65…”
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Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies by Vocelle, Amber R., Weidig, Garrett, Bush, Tamara R.

“…•Shoulder osteoarthritis can lead to significant loss of upper limb function•Although rehabilitation therapy has been shown to improve shoulder function, there…”
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Comparison between healthy and reduced hand function using ranges of motion and a weighted fingertip space model by Leitkam, Samuel T, Reid Bush, Tamara

“…Detection and quantification of changes in hand function are important for patients with loss of function and clinicians who are treating them. A recently…”
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Tissue matters: In-vivo tissue properties of persons with spinal cord injuries to inform clinical models for pressure ulcer prevention by Scott, Justin, Sheridan, Brian, Andrus, Rick, Monday, Nick, Selby, Amy, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…The prevalence of pressure ulcers in patients with spinal cord injuries has been estimated to be between 30% and 47%. Individuals with spinal cord injuries sit…”
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Mapping kinematic functional abilities of the hand to three dimensional shapes for inclusive design by Leitkam, Samuel T, Bix, Laura, de la Fuente, Javier, Reid Bush, Tamara

“…Abstract Loss of hand function can have adverse effects on an individual's ability to maintain independence. The ability to perform daily activities, such as…”
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3D octopus kinematics of complex postures: Translation to long, thin, soft devices and their potential for clinical use by Weidig, Garrett, Bush, Brittany, Jimenez, Fermin, Pelled, Galit, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Octopuses are capable of complex arm movements. Unfortunately, experimental barriers and lack of a robust analysis method made it difficult to quantify the…”
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A new method to quantify liner deformation within a prosthetic socket for below knee amputees by Lenz, Amy L., Johnson, Katie A., Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Many amputees who wear a leg prosthesis develop significant skin wounds on their residual limb. The exact cause of these wounds is unclear as little work has…”
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The effects of body position on the material properties of soft tissue in the human thigh by Scott, Justin, Chen, Sheng, Roccabianca, Sara, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Forty percent of patients with a spinal cord injury acquire a pressure ulcer during rehabilitation, and sixty percent of individuals in elderly care facilities…”
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Kinematic Measures during a Clinical Diagnostic Technique for Human Neck Disorder: Inter- and Intraexaminer Comparisons by Li, Mingfei, Rutledge, Brad, Bush, Tamara R., Vorro, Joseph

“…Diagnoses of human musculoskeletal dysfunction of the cervical spine are indicated by palpable clues of a patient’s structural compliance/noncompliance as this…”
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Quantifying the effects of external shear loads on arterial and venous blood flow: Implications for pressure ulcer development by Manorama, Abinand, Meyer, Ronald, Wiseman, Robert, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Abstract Introduction Forces applied to the skin cause a decrease in regional blood flow. This decrease in blood flow can cause tissue necrosis and lead to the…”
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Method optimization for denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of microflora from Eucalyptus sp. wood chips intended for pulping by Lucretia, Ramnath, Tamara, Bush, Roshini, Govinden

“…Eucalyptus is the predominant exotic wood species used in South African pulp and paper industry. Once chipped and stored in piles, the wood becomes vulnerable…”
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Multimodal characterization of Yucatan minipig behavior and physiology through maturation by Netzley, Alesa H., Hunt, Ryan D., Franco-Arellano, Josue, Arnold, Nicole, Vazquez, Ana I., Munoz, Kirk A., Colbath, Aimee C., Bush, Tamara Reid, Pelled, Galit

“…Brain injuries induced by external forces are particularly challenging to model experimentally. In recent decades, the domestic pig has been gaining popularity…”
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A methodology for quantifying seated lumbar curvatures by Leitkam, Samuel T, Bush, Tamara Reid, Li, Mingfei

“…To understand the role seating plays in the support of posture and spinal articulation, it is necessary to study the interface between a human and the seat…”
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Complex motions embedded in a hand exercise regimen – effects on thumb function in participants with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A pilot study by Vocelle, Amber R., Shafer, Gail, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Objective:The goal of this pilot study was to identify changes associated with completion of a unique six-week hand exercise program in persons with…”
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Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign and opening technique by Perez, Paula, Bush, Tamara Reid, Hong, Hyokyoung G, Pan, Wu, Miller, Larissa, Bix, Laura

“…The goal of this research was to evaluate how material curl, package structure and handling of pouches containing medical devices affect rates of contact…”
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Comparing Isolated Thumb Force Generation, Wrist Rotation, and Clinical Measurements in Healthy and Osteoarthritic Individuals before and after Surgery by Arnold, Nicole, Chrzan, Adam, Chan, Kevin, Hess, Daniel, Hinkleman, Levi, Duquette, Stephen, Kelpin, John, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by the degeneration of joint surfaces at the base of the thumb. If conservative treatments have…”
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The role of packaging size on contamination rates during simulated presentation to a sterile field by Trier, Tony, Bello, Nora, Bush, Tamara Reid, Bix, Laura

“…The objective of this study was to assess the impact of package size on the contact between medical devices and non-sterile surfaces (i.e. the hands of the…”
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A novel approach for quantitative imaging of the seated anatomy of the buttocks using ultrasound and MRI by Mogale, Nkhensani, Scott, Justin D., Schanz, Daniel, Ilyasov, Viktor, Bush, Tamara Reid, van Schoor, Albert-Neels, Slade, Jill M.

“…Background: Pressure injuries are commonly noted in individuals who use wheelchairs for mobility and sit for prolonged periods. Understanding soft tissue…”
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Influences of sodium and glycosaminoglycans on skin oedema and the potential for ulceration: a finite-element approach by Pan, Wu, Roccabianca, Sara, Basson, Marc D, Bush, Tamara Reid

“…Venous ulcers are chronic transcutaneous wounds common in the lower legs. They are resistant to healing and have a 78% chance of recurrence within 2 years. It…”
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