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  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
7,233 Views
17 Pages

Modeling, Identification, and Control of a Discrete Variable Stiffness Actuator (DVSA)

  • Irfan Hussain,
  • Ahmad Albalasie,
  • Mohammad I. Awad and
  • Dongming Gan

27 June 2019

A branch of robotics, variable impedance actuation, along with one of its subfields variable stiffness actuation (VSA) targets the realization of complaint robotic manipulators. In this paper, we present the modeling, identification, and control of a...

  • Review
  • Open Access
99 Citations
14,886 Views
20 Pages

11 February 2018

Micromanipulation is a hot topic due to its enabling role in various research fields. In order to perform a high precision operation at a small scale, compliant mechanisms have been proposed and applied for decades. In microscale manipulation, micro-...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
15,705 Views
5 Pages

The authors report a case in which a 38-year-old male who presented himself to the emergency department with a chief complaint of cervical neck pain and paresthesia radiating from the right pectoral region down his distal right arm following self-man...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,746 Views
16 Pages

Persistent dizziness and balance deficits are common, often with unknown etiology. Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (3PD) is a relatively new diagnosis with symptoms that may include dizziness, unsteadiness, or non-vertiginous dizziness and b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,424 Views
13 Pages

24 November 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of glasses that emit blue light in reducing the need for recovery, general fatigue, and stress levels in security guards who work night shifts. Light manipulation is seen as a promising strategy to mitig...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,333 Views
8 Pages

Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Cervical Paraspinal Interfascial Plane Block for Postoperative Pain after Pediatric Chiari Decompression

  • Jared M. Pisapia,
  • Tara M. Doherty,
  • Liana Grosinger,
  • Audrey Huang,
  • Carrie R. Muh,
  • Apolonia E. Abramowicz and
  • Jeff L. Xu

Background: Surgery for lesions of the posterior fossa is associated with significant postoperative pain in pediatric patients related to extensive manipulation of the suboccipital musculature and bone. In this study, we assess the preliminary safety...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,447 Views
9 Pages

Soft Tissue Manipulation Alters RANTES/CCL5 and IL-4 Cytokine Levels in a Rat Model of Chronic Low Back Pain

  • Carmela L. Marciano,
  • Taylor A. Hiland,
  • Krista L. Jackson,
  • Sierra Street,
  • Carson Maris,
  • Andrew Ehrsam,
  • Julia M. Hum,
  • Mary Terry Loghmani,
  • Tien-Min G. Chu and
  • Kyung S. Kang
  • + 1 author

21 September 2023

Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal complaint that can impede physical function and mobility. Current management often involves pain medication, but there is a need for non-pharmacological and non-invasive interventions. Soft tissue manip...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,885 Views
18 Pages

The Role of Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Constipation in Oncological Patients

  • Rita Chiaramonte,
  • Marco Bonfiglio,
  • Salvatore Caramma and
  • Rosaria Condorelli

2 August 2023

Background: Chemotherapy, as well as opioid and antiemetic drugs, can contribute to constipation in oncological patients. This systematic review aims to analyse the potential of specific rehabilitation strategies and alternative strategies for improv...