The aim of this study was to investigate the influence body composition on motor abilities in handball players. sample involved 16 male players aged 15-20. Body variables included mass (BM), index (BMI), percentage fat (PBF) and muscle (PMM). For speed assessment, 20m sprint test used. T-test, Slalom Zig-Zag were used estimate agility, while squat jump (SJ), counter movement (CMJ) with arm swin...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is an overarching term to describe several different disorders as a result of brain damage that occurs in children before, during or shortly after birth (Lane & Bundy, 2011). Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in children. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 323 children in the United States has CP. Children with CP typical...

Inspired by the mechanism of touch and pain in human skin, we integrated two ion-sensing films a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer together to achieve bionic artificial receptor with capacity distinguishing or perception through ion-electrical effect. The film provides carrier perception, while PDMS as soft substrate is used regulate ability receptor. Through series experiments, investigated ef...

Several muscular degenerative diseases alter motor abilities of large muscles but spare smaller muscles, e.g. keeping hand motor skills relatively unaffected while upper limbs ones are altered. Thus, hand movements could be be used to control an arm exoskeleton for rehabilitation and assistive purpose. Using an infra-red sensors (IR) based interface for the exoskeleton control, this paper descr...