Browsing Theses by Author "Levine, Iris Claire"
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The effects of body composition and body configuration on impact dynamics during lateral falls: insights from in-vivo, in-vitro, and in-silico approaches
Levine, Iris Claire (University of Waterloo, 2017-10-24)Fall-related injuries are the current leading accidental cause of emergency room and hospital visits, hospitalizations, and injury-related deaths in Ontario. Hip fractures in particular are associated with poor functional ... -
The Effects of Body Mass Index and Gender on Pelvic Stiffness and Peak Impact Force During Lateral Falls
Levine, Iris Claire (University of Waterloo, 2011-09-28)Fall-related hip fractures are a substantial public health issue. Unfortunately, little is known about whether the effective stiffness of the pelvis, a critical component governing impact force during lateral falls, differs ...