Publications by authors named "S C Bock"
Advancements in wearable robots aim to improve user motion, motor control, and overall experience by minimizing energetic cost (EC). However, EC is challenging to measure and it is typically indirectly estimated through respiratory gas analysis. This study introduces a novel EMG-based objective function that captures individuals' natural energetic expenditure during walking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Exoskeletons offer potential benefits for overhead working tasks, but gender effects or differences are unclear. This study aimed to compare the performance as well as subjective body strain and comfort of men and women using an upper-body exoskeleton. (2) n = 20 female and n = 16 male participants performed an overhead drilling task with and without a passive upper-body exoskeleton in a randomized cross-over study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtocol-based treatment of spontaneous hemorrhage from varicose veins prevents recurrence of bleeding.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Spontaneous hemorrhage from varicose veins can be a dangerous complication, and a two-step clinical protocol was developed to prevent immediate bleeding and ensure long-term results.* -
- The protocol involved a prospective registry of patients, where they received ultrasound assessments and immediate treatment through foam sclerotherapy, followed by planned endovenous ablation within eight weeks.* -
- Out of 59 patients treated, 95% had identifiable underlying issues, and while 52 received the immediate sclerotherapy, only 7 did not; results indicated no recurrent bleeding post-treatment, with a 7% rate of late hemorrhage in long-term follow-up.*
Peak tibial accelerations are used to monitor impact severity during distance running and as input for bio-feedback. Here, peak tibial accelerations were compared between rearfoot and forefoot strikes. Two different studies were undertaken by independent research centres.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMental fatigue (MF) and hypoxia impair cognitive performance through changes in brain hemodynamics. We want to elucidate the role of prefrontal cortex (PFC)-oxygenation in MF. Twelve participants (22.
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