A concept for fully automated segmentation of bone in ultrasound imaging.

This study proposes a novel concept for the automated and computerised segmentation of ultrasound images of bone based on motion information. Force is applied on the heel region using the ultrasound probe and then removed while recording the video of the bone using ultrasound. The interface between the bone and surrounding tissues is the region that moves with maximum speed.

Assessment of the enhanced paper grip test for quantifying balance deficits in people with multiple sclerosis: A reliability and applicability study.

This study assessed the reliability and applicability of the Enhanced Paper Grip Test (EPGT) for quantifying balance deficits in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Thirty individuals with MS (mean age: 41.9 ± 9.

A flexible-spoke non-pneumatic tyre for manual wheelchairs.

This study combines laboratory testing with computer modelling to demonstrate, for the first time, the applicability of flexible-spoke non-pneumatic tyre (FS-NPT) technology in wheelchairs. Like existing solid non-pneumatic tyres, FS-NPTs are puncture-proof and will reduce the burden of tyre maintenance. Unlike existing solid tyres, FS-NPT performance is based on the properties of flexible structures (spokes), such as honeycombs, which can deform to offer superior cushioning and return to their original shape upon unloading.

The Importance of Preconditioning for the Sonographic Assessment of Plantar Fascia Thickness and Shear Wave Velocity.

Plantar fasciopathy is a very common musculoskeletal complaint that leads to reduced physical activity and undermines the quality of life of patients. It is associated with changes in plantar fascia structure and biomechanics which are most often observed between the tissue's middle portion and the calcaneal insertion. Sonographic measurements of thickness and shear wave (SW) elastography are useful tools for detecting such changes and guide clinical decision making.

Reliability of enhanced paper grip test for testing foot strength in volleyball and soccer players.

Objectives: To evaluate the reliability of the Enhanced Paper Grip Test (EPGT) for assessing foot strength in volleyball and soccer players.

Design: A cross-sectional observational study with repeated measurements.

Setting: Field-based study.