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Fellows from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, USA, are using opbox and opmux to drive innovation in the field of estimating joint torque in dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound. You can explore their groundbreaking work published in Nature Communications, Volume 15, Article Number 5756 (2024). Imagine the possibilities with opbox in your hands. Whether you're working on an innovative drone for at-height NDT inspections (https://lnkd.in/d-kvjv7w), or on the system for manual spot weld testing enhanced by AI software (https://lnkd.in/dp9DNhzb), material analysis, or any other high-tech application, opbox can elevate your projects to new heights. How will you use opbox (with opmux) to revolutionize your work? Let us help you unlock its full potential and achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more and discover how we can support your success! #opbox #NDT #ultrasound #ultrasonic #pbpoptel More about.... Estimation of joint torque in dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound Yichu Jin, Jonathan T. Alvarez, Elizabeth L. Suitor, Krithika Swaminathan, Andrew Chin, Umut S. Civici, Richard W. Nuckols, Robert D. Howe & Conor J. Walsh Nature Communications volume 15, Article number: 5756 (2024) Abstract The human body constantly experiences mechanical loading. However, quantifying internal loads within the musculoskeletal system remains challenging, especially during unconstrained dynamic activities. Conventional measures are constrained to laboratory settings, and existing wearable approaches lack muscle specificity or validation during dynamic movement. Here, we present a strategy for estimating corresponding joint torque from muscles with different architectures during various dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound. We first introduce a method to track changes in muscle thickness using single-element ultrasonic transducers. We then estimate elbow and knee torque with errors less than 7.6% and coefficients of determination (R2) greater than 0.92 during controlled isokinetic contractions. Finally, we demonstrate wearable joint torque estimation during dynamic real-world tasks, including weightlifting, cycling, and both treadmill and outdoor locomotion. The capability to assess joint torque during unconstrained real-world activities can provide new insights into muscle function and movement biomechanics, with potential applications in injury prevention and rehabilitation. https://lnkd.in/dVPbGMzJ

I love my job! Fellows from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, USA, are using opbox and opmux to drive innovation in the field of estimating joint torque in dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound. You can explore their groundbreaking work published in Nature Communications, Volume 15, Article Number 5756 (2024). Imagine the possibilities with opbox in your hands. Whether you're working on an innovative drone for at-height NDT inspections (https://lnkd.in/d-kvjv7w), or on the system for manual spot weld testing enhanced by AI software (https://lnkd.in/dp9DNhzb), material analysis, or any other high-tech application, opbox can elevate your projects to new heights. How will you use opbox (with opmux) to revolutionize your work? Let us help you unlock its full potential and achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more and discover how we can support your success! #opbox #NDT #ultrasound #ultrasonic #pbpoptel More about.... Estimation of joint torque in dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound Yichu Jin, Jonathan T. Alvarez, Elizabeth L. Suitor, Krithika Swaminathan, Andrew Chin, Umut S. Civici, Richard W. Nuckols, Robert D. Howe & Conor J. Walsh  Nature Communications volume  15, Article number: 5756 (2024) Abstract The human body constantly experiences mechanical loading. However, quantifying internal loads within the musculoskeletal system remains challenging, especially during unconstrained dynamic activities. Conventional measures are constrained to laboratory settings, and existing wearable approaches lack muscle specificity or validation during dynamic movement. Here, we present a strategy for estimating corresponding joint torque from muscles with different architectures during various dynamic activities using wearable A-mode ultrasound. We first introduce a method to track changes in muscle thickness using single-element ultrasonic transducers. We then estimate elbow and knee torque with errors less than 7.6% and coefficients of determination (R2) greater than 0.92 during controlled isokinetic contractions. Finally, we demonstrate wearable joint torque estimation during dynamic real-world tasks, including weightlifting, cycling, and both treadmill and outdoor locomotion. The capability to assess joint torque during unconstrained real-world activities can provide new insights into muscle function and movement biomechanics, with potential applications in injury prevention and rehabilitation. https://lnkd.in/dVfdkEpB

New Breakthrough in Biomechanics: Wearable Ultrasound for Dynamic Joint Torque Estimation Exciting advancements in biomechanics have emerged! Researchers have developed a novel strategy using wearable A-mode ultrasound to estimate joint torque from muscles with different architectures during various dynamic activities. This innovation addresses the long-standing challenge of quantifying internal loads within the musculoskeletal system during unconstrained real-world movements. Key highlights of the research: 📏 Method Development: A technique to track muscle thickness changes using single-element ultrasonic transducers was introduced. 💪 Accuracy & Validation: Elbow and knee torque were estimated with errors less than 7.6% and R² values greater than 0.92 during controlled isokinetic contractions. 🚴 Real-World Application: Joint torque estimation was successfully demonstrated during dynamic activities such as weightlifting, cycling, treadmill, and outdoor locomotion. This groundbreaking approach provides new insights into muscle function and movement biomechanics, with significant potential applications in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and enhancing athletic performance. #Biomechanics #WearableTechnology #Innovation #Ultrasound #MusculoskeletalSystem #InjuryPrevention #Rehabilitation #DynamicActivities #Research #TechForGood https://lnkd.in/du-qaKAJ

Wearable Ultrasound Patch Enables Continuous, Non-Invasive Monitoring of Cerebral Blood Flow. Brief video. University of California San Diego (UCSD). May 22, 2024 Excerpt: Engineers at University of California San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can offer continuous, non-invasive monitoring of blood flow in the brain. The soft and stretchy patch can be comfortably worn on the temple to provide three-dimensional data on cerebral blood flow—a first in wearable technology. A team of researchers led by Sheng Xu, a professor in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, published their new technology May 22 in Nature. The wearable ultrasound patch is a significant leap from current clinical standard, transcranial Doppler ultrasound. This method requires a trained technician to hold an ultrasound probe against a patient’s head. The process has downsides. It is operator-dependent, accuracy of measurement can vary based on the operator’s skill. It is also impractical for long-term use. Xu's team developed a device that overcomes these hurdles. The wearable ultrasound patch offers a hands-free, consistent and comfortable solution that can be worn continuously during a patient’s hospital stay. Note: “Continuous monitoring capability of the patch addresses a critical gap in current clinical practices,” said study co-first author Sai Zhou, a materials science and engineering Ph.D. candidate in Xu’s lab. “Typically, cerebral blood flow is monitored at specific times each day, and those measurements do not necessarily reflect what may happen during the rest of the day. There can be undetected fluctuations between measurements. If a patient is about to experience an onset of stroke in the middle of the night, this device could offer information crucial for timely intervention.” Patients undergoing and recovering from brain surgery can also benefit from this technology, noted Geonho Park, another co-first author of this study who is a chemical and nano engineering Ph.D. student in Xu’s lab. Direct link to publication available in enclosed announcement. Nature: 22 May 2024 Transcranial volumetric imaging using a conformal ultrasound patch

Innovative research combining Fitbit (now part of Google) bands and #AI is transforming predictive postoperative outcomes. An interdisciplinary research team led by Chenyang Lu at Washington University in St. Louis received the Distinguished Paper Award from the Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (PACM IMWUT) for a study on predicting postoperative outcomes for pancreatic surgery patients using Fitbit bands. The team collaborated with 61 patients undergoing pancreatic cancer surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and developed a powerful machine-learning model that achieved significantly higher predictive performance compared with the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program surgical risk calculator. https://lnkd.in/gwRnVqnZ

Did you see the recent article in Modern Retina for Ophthalmology Times featuring IALVS as a source of information for Low Vision assistive devices? This is a great resource for your patients! #optometry #optometrist #lowvision

How does #wearabletech bring hope to Parkinson's patients?💭 Through its potential to… 🧠improve walking by aiding leg movement 🧠improve sleep and mental calmness 🧠reduce symptoms without surgery 🧠enhance understanding of movement dysfunction, leading to better outcomes for patients.     Find further info on the Medriva piece. #wearabledevice #roboticsengineering

May I ask you to imagine a scenario where someone had informed you a decade ago that doctors would be utilizing mixed reality headsets to conduct intricate surgical procedures? I believe it is likely that you would have taken note of the specific doctor or hospital's name and made a conscious decision to avoid seeking medical care from that particular source due to apprehensions regarding the potential outcomes of such surgeries. However, a doctor in Chennai has used Apple Vision Pro to successfully perform 30+ laparoscopic surgeries to date. Excerpts from the article for quick reference. "Dr Parthasarathy emphasized the ergonomic benefits of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Surgeons can seamlessly seek expert opinions during surgery and even teach via FaceTime. More importantly, though, the headset helps prevent neck pain during prolonged surgeries, he said. While discussing the practical application of technology in daily operations, Dr Parthasarathy highlighted the limitations of traditional surgical monitors. With Apple’s headset, surgeons can keep multiple tabs open and view various data, including CT scans and MRI scans, simultaneously, without needing to turn towards a single monitor". #mixedreality #applevisionpro #ar #vr

Exploring the transformative impact of wearable technology on #healthcare through a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine! Led by experts from Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Arizona, this research pioneers wearable devices to monitor neurosurgeons' posture during intricate surgeries. Did you know that by offering real-time biofeedback, these wearables could aim to alleviate the strain of prolonged static postures, enhancing postural awareness and preventing musculoskeletal disorders? 🧑⚕️ Dr. Alejandro Zulbaran-Roja's study underscores the feasibility and significant benefits of wearable tech in optimizing surgical ergonomics. 🧑⚕️ Dr. Bijan Najafi further highlights its potential to revolutionize surgical education with personalized training programs derived from wearable data, ultimately fostering better surgeon health, performance, and career longevity ✅ What your thoughts on this? #Advantech #WeEnable #healthcare #health #surgery #ergonomics

🚀Exciting news in medical technology! Read more - https://bit.ly/4bREEgI 🧠A new wearable ultrasound patch now enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow. This innovation promises better insights into brain health and real-time data for patients and doctors. 📊 Ideal for stroke and brain injury monitoring, it offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional methods. 🌟 Get ready to see significant advancements in neurological care with this cutting-edge technology. 🔍 Stay tuned for more updates on its applications and benefits! 💡 Credit: Nature #HealthcareInnovation #WearableDevices #Neurology #Healthcare #MedicalNews #Neurologicaldisorders #meded #eMednews