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    • 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016 

      Griškevičius, Julius; Mariūnas, Mečislovas; Vilnius Gediminas Technical University; Kaunas University of Technology; Bialystok University of Technology; Lithuanian Society of Biomechanics; IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania; Mechanikos fakultetas / Faculty of Mechanics; Biomechanikos inžinerijos katedra / Department of Biomechanical Engineering (2016)
    • 3D microfabrication of complex structures for biomedical applications via combination of subtractive/additive direct laser writing and 3D printing 

      Jonušauskas, Linas; Rekštytė, Sima; Skliutas, Edvinas; Butkus, Simas; Malinauskas, Mangirdas (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      In this work we present current progress on employing direct laser writing (DLW) for creation of 3D microstructures for biomedical applications. Both subtractive and additive variations of DLW allow fabricating structures ...
    • AFM investigation of hyaline cartilage’s surface destruction 

      Ihnatouski, Mikhail; Karev, Dmitriy; Karev, Boris; Pauk, Jolanta; Daunoravičienė, Kristina (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive disease. The aim of this paper is presenting the AFM investigation of cartilage in relation to the assessment of degenerative changes in the surface of hyaline cartilage. ...
    • Assessment of the effectiveness of pressure ulcer care 

      Gierasimovč, Zita; Kuzborska, Zyta (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      The article deals with the external and internal factors influencing development of pressure ulcers and the effectiveness of their care. The patients were assessed according to their age, gender and changes in their ...
    • Biomechanical analysis of the cancellous screws implantation schemes in surgical treatment of flexible flatfoot in children 

      Koshman, Gennadiy; Barsukov, Vladimir; Anosov, Viktor; Pauk, Jolanta (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Carry out comparative biomechanical analysis of influence of the implantation scheme and characteristic sizes of cancellous screws on parameters of its strained condition, and elaborate guidelines for optimization of ...
    • BoB – biomechanics in MATLAB 

      Shippen, James; May, Barbara (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Biomechanics is a maturing discipline with numeric analysis of kinematic and kinetic data becoming widespread within academic research institutions and commercial organisations. Many engineers and scientists engaged in ...
    • Challenges in adapting technical assistive products individually for people with mobility disabilities 

      Ogurcova, Ilona (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
    • Characteristic upper extremity kinematic parameters of healthy people during defined motions 

      Linkel, Artūras; Griškevičius, Julius; Shippen, James; May, Barbara; Daunoravičienė, Kristina (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      One of most common ways to examine the quality of the patient’s upper extremity (UE) function is measuring the movement’s kinematic parameters during the motion. However, is it reliable to compare a patient’s UE motions ...
    • Comparison of different microstructure scaffolds for tissue regeneration 

      Šešok, Andžela; Mizeras, Deividas; Valiulis, Algirdas Vaclovas; Griškevičius, Julius; Malinauskas, Mangirdas (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      In this work we aim to determine the mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA objects having various orientation woodpile microarchitectures. In this work we chose three different 3D microarchitectures: woodpile BCC (each ...
    • Computer simulation of the pulsating blood flow in arteries with stenosis, aneurysms and plaques 

      Tregubov, Vladimir (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      The stenosis, aneurysms and plaques are the most common types of the blood vessel pathology. To study their influence on the pulsating blood flow and the internal pressure the mechanical models of pulsating blood flow and ...
    • Estimation of temporal gait parameters of multiple sclerosis patients in clinical setting using inertial sensors 

      Griškevičius, Julius; Apanskienė, Vigita; Žižienė, Jurgita; Daunoravičienė, Kristina; Ovčinikova, Agnė; Kizlaitienė, Rasa; Sereikė, Ieva; Kaubrys, Gintaras; Pauk, Jolanta; Idźkowski, Adam (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most frequent neurological disease causing permanent disability in young adults. Subtle walking difficulties, such as reduced walking speed, step length, cadence and increased step width can ...
    • Estimation of the parameters of barbell’ lifting law of motion 

      Mariūnas, Mečislovas; Griškevičius, Julius; Jonaitis, Gintaras (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Characteristic points of the law of motion were determined based on the results of experimental study on the velocities and accelerations of the lifted barbell. Relationship between the height of the athlete, lifted weight, ...
    • Geometry and mechanical function of multijoint extremities from mammals to insects: towards biomimetic design of robotic arm 

      Denisov, Oleg; Kizilova, Natalya (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Biomechanics of legs of different families of insects is studied. Geometry of different pairs of legs designed for walking, running, swimming, digging and other tasks has been measured on entomological collections. ...
    • The influence of barbell’s weight, lifting technique and skills on weightlifter’s blood pressure and heart rate 

      Mariūnas, Mečislovas; Griškevičius, Julius; Jonaitis, Gintaras (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Article presents hodographs of the arterial blood pressure relation to heart-rate enabling to evaluate organism sensitivity of trained weightlifter to the magnitude of lifted weight, lifting technique and weight repeatability. ...
    • Influence of dance therapy on the Parkinson’s disease affected upper limb biomechanics 

      Lukšys, Donatas; Jatužis, Dalius; Kaladytė-Lokominienė, Rūta; Bunevičiūtė, Ramunė; Mickutė, Gabrielė; Juocevičius6, Alvydas; Griškevičius, Julius (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      In this paper we investigate influence of the dance (lindy hop) therapy on the Parkinson’s disease affected upper limb biomechanics. Wireless inertial sensors were used to measure acceleration and angular velocity during ...
    • Myotonometry as a tool for determination of fatigue in the upper extremities of garment industry workers 

      Pille, Viive; Tint, Piia (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      The myotonometric measurements of upper limb muscles of garment workers working in a static posture are presented. The workers’ pain intensity was followed on the pain Visual Analogue Scale. The results show that M trapezius ...
    • Numerical modelling of the forklift tip-over to test effectiveness of the safety components 

      Milanowicz, Marcin; Budziszewsk, Paweł; Kędzior, Krzysztof (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Forklift overturning with its operator is the most common and dangerous type of an accident involving internal transport. The forklifts are equipped with safety components to avoid, or reduce the effects of forklift tip-over. ...
    • Peculiarities of the supervision of vascular catheters 

      Kuzborska, Zyta; Gierasimovič, Zita (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      The article analyses the supervision of vascular catheters, as well as the factors influencing the complications that occur. The method of observation was applied to assess the supervision of catheters, sample size target. ...
    • Posturographic study of human body sway before and after a work day for diagnosis of tiredness 

      Karpinski, Michail; Kizilova, Natalya (Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016, 2016)
      Body sway measured by force platform is an excellent simple test for diagnostics of locomotory, balance, visual and neural disorders. In this study the body sway parameters have been measured on a group of healthy medical ...
    • Proceedings of 11th International Conference BIOMDLORE 2016 

      Mariūnas, Mečislovas; Griškevičius, Julius; Gaidulis, Gediminas; Vilnius Gediminas Technical University; Mechanikos fakultetas / Faculty of Mechanics; Biomechanikos inžinerijos katedra / Department of Biomechanical Engineering (2016)
      The Conference is focused on the issues of biomechanics, gait and locomotion, orthopaedics and traumatology, assistive technologies, rehabilitation, medical diagnostics, biosignals analysis, mathematical modelling.