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Concurrent validation of Xsens MVN measurement of lower limb joint angular kinematics by Zhang, Jun-Tian, Novak, Alison C, Brouwer, Brenda, Li, Qingguo

“…This study aims to validate a commercially available inertial sensor based motion capture system, Xsens MVN BIOMECH using its native protocols, against a…”
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Estimation of spatio-temporal parameters for post-stroke hemiparetic gait using inertial sensors by Yang, Shuozhi, Zhang, Jun-Tian, Novak, Alison C, Brouwer, Brenda, Li, Qingguo

“…Highlights ► We developed an inertial sensor-based method in assessing spatio-temporal parameters for post-stroke gait. ► Angular velocities measured with…”
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Effects of aging on whole body and segmental control while obstacle crossing under impaired sensory conditions by Novak, Alison C., Deshpande, Nandini

“…The ability to safely negotiate obstacles is an important component of independent mobility, requiring adaptive locomotor responses to maintain dynamic…”
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Strength and Aerobic Requirements During Stair Ambulation in Persons With Chronic Stroke and Healthy Adults by Novak, Alison C., PhD, Brouwer, Brenda, PhD

“…Abstract Novak AC, Brouwer B. Strength and aerobic requirements during stair ambulation in persons with chronic stroke and healthy adults. Objective To…”
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Consumer perspectives on grab bars: A Canadian national survey of grab bar acceptability in homes by Levine, Iris C, Lau, Sin-Tung, King, Emily C, Novak, Alison C

“…Given the prevalence and severity of bathroom falls and injuries across age groups, there is growing interest in policy-level approaches to bathroom fall…”
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Mechanical energy transfers across lower limb segments during stair ascent and descent in young and healthy older adults by Novak, Alison C, Li, Qingguo, Yang, Shuozhi, Brouwer, Brenda

“…Abstract Older adults present with altered movement patterns during stair negotiation although the extent to which modifications in pattern and speed influence…”
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The effect of handrail cross-sectional design and age on applied handrail forces during reach-to-grasp balance reactions by Gosine, Philippa, Komisar, Vicki, Novak, Alison C.

“…Handrails have been shown to reduce the likelihood of falls. Despite common use, little is known about how handrail shape and size affect the forces that…”
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Effect of Handrail Height and Age on Trunk and Shoulder Kinematics Following Perturbation-Evoked Grasping Reactions During Gait by Komisar, Vicki, Novak, Alison C.

“…Objective To characterize the effect of handrail height and age on trunk and shoulder kinematics, and concomitant handrail forces, on balance recovery…”
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A kinematic analysis of balance recovery following an unexpected forward balance loss during stair descent by Gosine, Philippa, Komisar, Vicki, Novak, Alison C.

“…Falls during stair descent pose a major health concern. A stronger understanding of recovery from balance loss during stair descent is needed to guide fall…”
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Influence of handrail height and fall direction on center of mass control and the physical demands of reach-to-grasp balance recovery reactions by Komisar, Vicki, Nirmalanathan, Konika, Novak, Alison C.

“…•We examined COM/trunk kinematics and handrail impulse during balance recovery.•Young adults reached to grasp a handrail (34, 38, 42 in. high) after…”
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The Effect of Handrail Cross-Sectional Design and Age on the Speed and Quality of Reach-To-Grasp Reactions to Recover Balance by Gosine, Philippa, Komisar, Vicki, Novak, Alison C.

“…Objective To determine the effect of handrail cross-section on the speed and quality of reach-to-grasp movements following balance loss in younger and older…”
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Estimating pedestrian walking speed at street crossings using the YOLOv4 and deep SORT algorithms: Proof of principle by Ghomashchi, Hamed, Paterson, Jakson, Novak, Alison C., Dutta, Tilak

“…There is evidence that existing standards for signal timing do not provide enough time for many pedestrians to safely cross intersections. Yet, current methods…”
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Grab Bar Use Influences Fall Hazard During Bathtub Exit by Levine, Iris C., Montgomery, Roger E., Novak, Alison C.

“…Objective This study evaluated the hazard (risk of unrecovered balance loss and hazardous fall) and strategies associated with grab bar use, compared to no…”
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Biomechanical Demands and User Preference Associated with Wall-Mounted and Rim-Mounted Grab Bars by Greene, Rebecca, Levine, Iris C., Guay, Manon, Novak, Alison C.

“…Background. Grab bars are used to support bathing tasks. Sometimes, temporary rim-mounted grab bars may be preferred over permanent wall-mounted grab bars…”
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Characterizing the demands of backward balance loss and fall recovery during stair descent to prevent injury by Gosine, Philippa, Komisar, Vicki, Novak, Alison C.

“…Understanding the demands of balance recovery on stairs is important for developing strategies to prevent falls on stairs. This study characterized recovery…”
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Increasing the contrast of tread edge highlighters improves stair descent safety in older adults with simulated visual impairment by Bjelica, Marko, Levine, Iris C., Novak, Alison C.

“…Falls during stair descent are dangerous and costly. Contrasting tread edge highlighters improve measures of stair safety, however the necessary contrast level…”
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A comparison of minimum segment models for the estimation of centre of mass position and velocity for slip recovery during a bathtub transfer task by Collins, Mackenzie, Levine, Iris C., Gosine, Philippa C., Montgomery, Roger E., Nirmalanathan, Konika, Novak, Alison C.

“…Exploring the use of minimum marker sets is important for balancing the technical quality of motion capture with challenging data collection environments and…”
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Determining the effect of stair nosing shape on foot trajectory during stair ambulation in healthy and post-stroke individuals by Agha, Sanaz, Levine, Iris C., Novak, Alison C.

“…Stair design can influence the risk of stair falls. Stair nosings are intended to provide greater foot accommodation, although to date little is known about…”
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Effect of handrail height and age on the timing and speed of reach-to-grasp balance reactions during slope descent by Komisar, Vicki, Maki, Brian E., Novak, Alison C.

“…We investigated the effect of handrail height on the timing and speed of reach-to-grasp balance reactions during slope descent, in fourteen younger and…”
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Hand-rung forces after a ladder climbing perturbation by Pliner, Erika M., Novak, Alison C., Beschorner, Kurt E.

“…The hands are believed to be important for arresting falls from ladders. Yet, there is a paucity of kinetic data for the hand-handhold interface during…”
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