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Polymer Matrix Composites: Most commonly used matrix materials are polymeric. In general the mechanical properties of polymers are inadequate for many structural purposes. In particular their strength and stiffness are low compared to metals and ceramics. These difficulties are overcome by reinforcing other materials with polymers. Secondly the processing of polymer matrix composites need not involve high pressure and doesn’t require high temperature. Also

osteoporosis (major bone loss) is known to occur in elder adults and is responsible for approximately 1.5 million fractures annually, due to having low bone density. Having a low bone density means that the bone in question lacks both rigidity and stiffness. Therefore, elder adults who have a low bone density also have a low bone strength. MacNeil & Boyd (2008) investigated the bone strength in elder adults, by carrying out FEA. They then compared the

1.0 INTRODUCTION Arthritis has become a very common disease that affect the old people in FUTA south gate area Akure. According to Wiktionary, Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders. There are different types of arthritis which include: Osteoarthritis (inflammation, pain and bony changes to

What is Lockjaw in Cats? Lockjaw, also known as tetanus toxemia, is a condition that is caused by Clostridium tetani, a neurotoxin that resides in necrotic tissue, soil and other low oxygen environments. The neurotoxin is marked by its ability to live for long periods of time in areas with low oxygen by producing spores. When a cat comes into contact with these spores, they enter the cat 's body and bind to the nerve cells, causing muscle spasms and muscle stiffening. Cats are more resistant to

Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles, the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor. These muscles helps to lift your shoulder up over your head and also rotate it toward and away from your body. Unfortunately, it is also a group of muscles that is frequently injured by tears, tendonitis, impingement, bursitis, and strains. The major muscle that is usually involved is the supraspinatus muscle. Rotator Cuff Injuries are usually broken up into the

symptoms is a fine tremor of the hands while rest(shaking normally goes away when the part of the body that shakes being used), rigidity where the muscle stiffness in the neck and other body parts become hard to bend in the legs or arm for example over time, this muscle stiffness may lead to muscle aches. In advance stage of PD muscle stiffness can result in stooped posture. Moreover, PD cause movements of the body to slowed and this is termed bradykinesia, slow in facial expressions which lead

long-established joint disorder that leads to ache, swelling, stiffness and irritation in the joints. It is remember the fact that that it might make lifestyles rather problematic. One of the most most original forms of arthritis comprise osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis and so forth. Arthritis does not deal with itself on its possess. It's a condition that requires medication in an effort to decrease suffering, swelling and stiffness within the joints. Listed here are some easy and

Composite materials (also called composition materials or shortened to composites) are materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties, that when combined, produce a material with characteristics different from the individual components. The individual components remain separate and distinct within the finished structure. The new material may be preferred for many reasons: common examples include materials which are stronger, lighter

Effects of Stretching on Power and Performance Megan Mahoney March 18, 2016 Thesis: An analysis of the effects of static and dynamic stretching on power and performance. Stretching is a vital component for warming up prior to exercise. It reduces the risk for injury by increasing flexibility and range of motion. Warm-ups generally consist of aerobic exercise followed by static stretching. The goal of warm-ups have been to increase body and muscle temperature which in turn increases

nervous system consists of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord with muscles and sensory receptors in the skin. Malfunction: Tetanus is a very dangerous bacteria. Tetanus has many side effects. “Some of these side effects are spasms and stiffness in