Optimal Choice Of Skin Mounted Marker Locations On The Tibia Effectively Reduces The Effect Of Soft Tissue Artifact.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$56,677.00
Summary
Gait analysis is a technique used to get information about the way people walk. The information is obtained by measuring the position of markers attached to the skin over bony landmarks. These areas of skin are known to move in relation to the landmarks when people walk. This can limit the accuracy of three dimensional analysis of walking. Innovative techniques to overcome this problem will be identified, increasing accuracy of measurement and clinical decision making.
Manipulating The Anabolic And Catabolic Responses For Bone Tissue Engineering
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$58,202.00
Summary
The repair of large bone defects represents a significant clinical problem. Evolving tissue engineering technologies may lead to significant improvements in orthopaedic treatments for these problems. We plan to compare novel biological approaches designed to maximise new bone formation while preventing bone resorption with existing synthetic graft materials. Our research data will be readily translated from the laboratory to a clinical setting.
Morphological And Mechanical Properties Of Normal And Spastic Muscle In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$91,749.00
Summary
Examining muscle structure and function assists in understanding movement. This research will develop non-invasive ultrasound imaging techniques allowing muscle fibre visualisation and assessment of muscle properties during passive length changes and active force production. We will compare structure and function of spastic muscle in children with cerebral palsy and typically developing muscle. The effects of Botox injections on spastic muscle properties will also be investigated.