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Chapter 4: Assessment of overtraining and fatigue. The science behind fatigue and recovery. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Therapeutic compliance and the impact on symptomatic outcome in patients with chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome Ghent University
Low cycle fatigue and creep fatigue interaction behavior of 9Cr-0.5Mo-1.8W-V-Nb heat-resistant steel at high temperature Ghent University
INFLAMMATION AND SELF-PERCEIVED FATIGUE ARE RELATED TO MUSCLE ENDURANCE IN ELDERLY NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND
Previously, we have described an easy and reliable method to evaluate muscle endurance in frail elderly subjects [1-4]. During the test subjects are instructed to sustain maximal handgrip effort as long as possible, and fatigue resistance is recorded as the time during which grip strength drops to 50% of its maximum. Fatigue resistance allows the calculation of grip work, a supplementary parameter for muscle endurance we have ...
Previously, we have described an easy and reliable method to evaluate muscle endurance in frail elderly subjects [1-4]. During the test subjects are instructed to sustain maximal handgrip effort as long as possible, and fatigue resistance is recorded as the time during which grip strength drops to 50% of its maximum. Fatigue resistance allows the calculation of grip work, a supplementary parameter for muscle endurance we have ...
Effects of lower extremity muscle fatigue on the outcomes of slip-induced falls Ghent University
Slip-induced fall accidents continue to be a significant cause of fatal injuries and economic losses. Identifying the risk factors causing slip-induced falls is key to developing better preventive measures to reduce fall accidents. Although epidemiological studies suggest localised muscle fatigue may be one of the risk factors for slip-induced falls, there has been no documented biomechanical study examining the relationship between fatigue and ...
Physical and mental fatigue in people with non-communicable chronic diseases Hasselt University
Background Fatigue is frequently reported in people with a non-communicable chronic disease. More insight in the nature of this symptom may enhance targeted treatment of fatigue. In this study, we aimed to gain more insight in the prevalence of different types of fatigue and in current prescribed treatment strategies to reduce fatigue in non-communicable chronic diseases. Methods People with non-communicable chronic diseases were contacted via ...
Motor fatigability in persons with multiple sclerosis : Relation between different upper limb muscles, and with fatigue and the perceived use of the arm in daily life. Hasselt University
Background Motor fatigability is increasingly acknowledged in persons with MS (pwMS). It is unknown whether fatigability is generalized across upper limb muscles and relates to fatigue and perceived difficulties in upper limb use. Methods This observational case-controlled study included twenty PwMS (median EDSS = 3, range 1.5–6.5) and twenty healthy controls who performed 30″ sustained maximal muscle contractions for index finger abduction, ...
A non-linear model for corrosion fatigue lifetime based on continuum damage mechanics Ghent University
Many structures, such as oil platforms and wind turbines, are built in the marine environment. These structures do not merely suffer from variable cyclic loading due to wind, waves and current, but also from corrosion. Their interaction can give rise to corrosion fatigue, thus reducing the service life and integrity of the structure. The research community witnesses a challenge to identify damage mechanisms of combined fatigue loading and ...