engineering concepts in assitive technology 7

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Material Properties Viscoelasticity Time dependent properties Fatigue

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This presentation is part seven of a series that was recorded at the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference in 2009. The presenter is Jerry Weisman from Rehabilitation Technology Services.

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Page 1: Engineering Concepts in Assitive Technology 7

Material Properties Viscoelasticity

Time dependent propertiesFatigue

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Material Properties Wolf’s Law

“Use it or lose it”Tissue response to forces

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Reps Injury

Growth