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Design of a biomechanical model for the kinematic assessment of head mobility through stereophotogrammetry
keywords HEAD KINEMATICS, MECHANORECEPTORS, MOTION CAPTURE
Reference persons TAIAN MARTINS
External reference persons Marco Alessandria
Research Groups Laboratory for Engineering of the Neuromuscular System (LISiN)
Thesis type EXPERIMENTAL AND MODELING
Description This thesis focus on the identification of a robust and accurate protocol for the assessment of cervical kinematics through a motion capture system. The student is expected to identify the most appropriate positioning for a set of reflective markers, with the ultimate goal of modelling the thoracocervical segment including its 6 degree of freedom. Once the biomechanical model is implemented, it will be used to assess the effect of stimulation of the foot mechanoreceptors on the cervical mobility. Young, healthy volunteers will be recruited and randomly assigned to either a control or intervention group. It is hypothesised that subjects in the intervention group will present increased cervical mobility. This thesis will be conducted in collaboration with the Motor Science School, UNITO.
Deadline 18/12/2020
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