Hsin-Yi Kathy Cheng

TL;DR: A three-dimensional finite element model of the foot was constructed to calculate the stretch effects on plantar fascia and monitor its stress/strain distributions and concentrations, and provided a general insight into the mechanical and biomechanical aspects of the influences of windlass mechanism and Achilles tendon force on plantAR fascia stress and strain distribution.

TL;DR: The results indicate that constraining the great toe deteriorated the subjects' single‐leg stance performance and worsened the directional control ability during forward/backward weight shifting.

TL;DR: High prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders impacts this occupation negatively and further regulations to the institutions regarding workplace health promotion and environment modification, as well as training to the employees for body mechanics, should be implemented to prevent injury occurrence.

TL;DR: Although the proposed 12-week hVCT protocol does not improve gross motor function, it enhances knee muscle strength in children with CP and obtains larger gains in the knee flexor than in the knees extensor at different angular velocities.

TL;DR: It is suggested that WBV intervention can control the spasticity, enhance ambulatory performance and increase active ROM in children with cerebral palsy with a complete crossover design.