scholarly journals Evaluation of Symmetrical Exercises in Scoliosis by Using Thermal Scanning

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 721
Author(s):  
Ana-Maria Vutan ◽  
Erwin-Christian Lovasz ◽  
Corina-Maria Gruescu ◽  
Carmen Sticlaru ◽  
Elena Sîrbu ◽  
...  

(1) Background: Scoliosis affects about 3% of the population and the number of children diagnosed with this condition is increasing. Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years to observe the effectiveness of rehabilitation specific exercises for this condition. In the present study we aim to observe if symmetrical exercises activate the back muscles in the same way in the case of children with mild scoliosis and those without postural deviations; (2) Methods: We used the thermal imaging camera, which allows a non-invasive, painless investigation that provides real-time information about muscle activity. The study qualitatively assessed muscle activation during exercises. In this study, 30 children were divided into two groups: 15 children diagnosed with mild scoliosis and 15 children without postural deviations; (3) Results: Acquisition of images after each exercise revealed an imbalance in the functioning of the back muscles in children with scoliosis, with areas of higher temperature after exercise on the convexity side of the scoliotic curve. In the second experiment in which children with scoliosis performed the required exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist, they showed a symmetrical activation of the back muscles on the right and left side of the back; (4) Conclusions: In children without postural deviations, symmetrical exercises activate the muscles equally on the right and left sides of the back. In the case of children with scoliosis, the symmetrical exercises indicated in the rehabilitation programs should be performed only under the supervision of a physiotherapist to properly activate the back muscles.

Author(s):  
Samuel J. Ternowchek ◽  
Ronnie K. Miller ◽  
Phillip T. Cole

As operating equipment and structures age, the probability of failure increases. Increasing inspection cycles (over some fixed period of time) with conventional nondestructive evaluation (NDE) is one way to address this problem but it comes at a cost. In addition, an uncertainty exists that the right area(s) have been inspected during one of these inspection cycles. As a result, there is a need for a technique and method that provides the user with real time information about structural integrity or operating conditions. This technique and method must be cost effective and minimize the need for a person to be near the structure operating equipment in order to obtain data on a continuous basis.


The Analyst ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 139 (7) ◽  
pp. 1632-1636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayoung Kim ◽  
Gabriela Valdés-Ramírez ◽  
Amay J. Bandodkar ◽  
Wenzhao Jia ◽  
Alexandra G. Martinez ◽  
...  

A wearable mouthguard electrochemical biosensor for salivary metabolites is described. Such non-invasive mouthguard metabolite biosensors provide real-time information regarding a wearer's health, performance and stress level, and thus hold considerable promise for diverse biomedical and fitness applications.


Logistics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Sandeep Jagtap ◽  
Farah Bader ◽  
Guillermo Garcia-Garcia ◽  
Hana Trollman ◽  
Tobi Fadiji ◽  
...  

Food Logistics 4.0 is a term derived from Industry 4.0 focusing on all the aspects of food logistics management based on cyber-physical systems. It states that real-time information and the interconnectivity of things, supplemented with novel technologies will revolutionise and improve the way food logistics is carried out. It has tremendous potential in terms of bringing transparency, swift delivery of food at reduced cost, flexibility, and capability to deliver the right quality product at the right place and at the right time. This paper discusses the vital technologies within Food Logistics 4.0 and the opportunities and challenges in this regard. It focuses primarily on food logistics, including resource planning, warehouse management, transportation management, predictive maintenance, and data security. Internet of Things, Blockchain, Robotics and Automation and artificial intelligence are some of the technologies discussed.


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