Background and purpose The ability to rise from a chair to reach a standing position is
impaired after stroke. This paper aims to review for the first time the factors that impact the …

The manual handling of people (MHP) is known to be associated with high incidence of
musculoskeletal disorders for aged care staff. Environment-related MHP interventions, such …

Exercise has been proposed for the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the
proper intensity of exercise in the early phase following a severe TBI is largely unknown. To …

Sit-to-stand (STS) transfer training is probably the most demanding task in rehabilitation. We
have developed an innovative STS trainer that offers variable levels of mechanical support …

Goal: The goal of this manuscript is to investigate the optimal methods for extracting muscle
synergies from a sit-to-stand test; in particular, the performance in identifying the modular …

Standing up refers to the transition from the seating to the standing postures to perform a
movement that involves several body segments and requires both voluntary action and …

Sit-to-stand (STS) transfer is an easy everyday activity for healthy people, but it is a
challenging task for the elderly, and patients with lower-limb weaknesses. This article …

Designing a sit-to-stand (STS) assistive system that mimics the normal transfer is important
for improving the quality of life for elderly and mobility impaired people while reducing the …

Background The sit-to-stand transfer is a fundamental functional movement during normal
activities of daily living. Central nervous system disorders can negatively impact the …

Objectives. The aim of this study was to compare the musculoskeletal and physical strain on
healthcare workers, by measuring range of motion (ROM), muscle activity, and heart rate …