Introduction: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) protocols are typically performed using pressure threshold loading with inspirations initiated from residual volume (RV). We aimed to compare effects of three different IMT protocols on maximal inspiratory pressures (PImax) and maximal inspiratory flow (V̇Imax) at three different lung volumes. We hypo...
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AIMS: To identify and map studies that have assessed the effect of interventions on lower-limb macroscopic muscle-tendon morphology in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD: We conducted a literature search of studies that included pre- and post-treatment measurements of lower-limb macroscopic muscle-tendon morphology in children with s...
PURPOSE: Universal adhesives (UAs) are applied in 2-step etch-and-rinse (2-E&R) or 1-step self-etch (1-SE) mode. This study investigated whether three UAs could benefit from a highly filled extra bonding layer (EBL), turning them into 3-E&R and 2-SE UAs, respectively, thus also compensating for the commonly thin film thickness of UAs. MATERIALS AND...
Plan irregular structures, whose complex response represents a generalization of the simpler de-coupled motion ascribed to symmetric buildings, make up a large proportion of the failures during major earthquakes. This paper examines the seismic response scaling of degrading and no-degrading eccentric structures subjected to bi-directional earthquak...
The remodeling behavior of bone is influenced by its mechanical environment. By mapping bone's mechanical properties in detail, orthopedic implants with respect to its mechanical properties could stimulate and harness remodeling to improve patient outcomes. In this study, multiaxial apparent modulus and strength of cadaveric proximal tibial bone ar...
Obesity is the main cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is an effective treatment for this obesity-related health problem. However, the adverse effects of T2DM on bone tissue persist or even aggravate after this surgical procedure. As studies on the mandibular condyle bone are scarce, the aim of the pre...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been proved a significant role as the reinforcement material in improving the mechanical and electrical properties of metal matrix composites due to their high mechanical properties, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity as well as unique atomic structure. In addition, the dispersion of CNTs has been a key facto...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been proved a significant role as the reinforcement material in improving the mechanical and electrical properties of metal matrix composites due to their high mechanical properties, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity as well as unique atomic structure. In addition, the dispersion of CNTs has been a key facto...
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