Abstract Knowledge of spinal kinematics is essential for the diagnosis and management of
spinal diseases. Distinguishing between physiological and pathological motion patterns can …

Purpose Three-dimensional (3D) images are taken with positioning devices to ensure a
patient's stability, which, however, place the patient's head into a random orientation …

Musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine have increased considerably in recent times.
To understand the effects of various biomechanical factors, quantifying the differences in …

Previous dynamic imaging studies of the cervical spine have focused entirely on
intervertebral kinematics while neglecting to investigate the relationship between head …

In vitro testing has been conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the
biomechanics of the cervical spine. This has allowed a characterization of the stability of the …

The human cervical spine supports substantial compressive load in-vivo arising from muscle
forces and the weight of the head. However, the traditional in-vitro testing methods rarely …

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the activity of
bilateral cervical extensors and flexors on the sagittal, frontal, and horizontal planes of …

Critical traffic situations, such as vehicle collisions and emergency manoeuvres, can cause
an occupant to respond with reflex and voluntary actions. These affect the occupant's …

Aims and Objectives: The human spine degenerates with age. Intervertebral disc
degeneration occurs in the cervical spine. The objective of this study is to determine the …

The aim of the study was to evaluate a novel approach to measuring neck muscle load and
activity in vehicle collision conditions. A series of sled tests were performed on 10 healthy …