Tag: biomechanics
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Reveal Lower Impact but Higher Foot-Torsion
Introduction: A Practical Trade-Off for Parents Who Run For many parents with young children, lacing up for a run means grabbing the jogging stroller along with running shoes. A recent study from Penn State Berks, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on what happens to loading forces when runners push a stroller. The findings highlight…
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Show Lower Impact, Higher Twisting Forces
New Insights into Running With a Stroller Running With a Stroller is a common routine for parents balancing fitness with childcare. A recent study led by researchers at Penn State Berks, published in PLOS One, provides a nuanced view of how stroller running affects the body. The findings show a clear reduction in impact per…
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Running With Stroller: Lowered Step Impact But New Biomechanical Trade-Offs
New Insights into Running With a Stroller For many parents, slipping a jogging stroller into a fitness routine is a practical way to combine training with childcare. A recent study led by researchers at Penn State Berks, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on how stroller running changes the forces your body experiences with each…
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New NSF Funding Advances 3D-Printed Pediatric Prostheses Aiming to Boost Activity for Children With Lower-Limb Amputations
Overview A recent grant from the National Science Foundation is fueling a pioneering project in pediatric prosthetics. The funding, awarded to Dr. Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering in the College of Engineering and Computing, supports the development of customized, continuous fiber, 3D-printed prostheses designed to be more affordable, accessible, and…
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New NSF Funding Advances 3D-Printed Prostheses for Children with Lower Extremity Amputation
New NSF Funding Fuels Innovation in Pediatric Prostheses A landmark National Science Foundation grant is propelling a multidisciplinary project that could transform how children with lower extremity amputations access high-performance, affordable prostheses. Led by Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), the project aims…
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Funding Boosts 3D-Printed, Custom Prostheses for Children with Lower-Limb Amputation
Overview of the Initiative A transformative project led by Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), has received a $502,222 grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year initiative, titled “Fused Filament Fabrication of Customized Continuous Fiber Physical Activity Enabling Prostheses for Children with…