Cervical Range of Motion Data in Children

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering UniversityFollow
Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering UniversityFollow
Christopher Van Pelt, McLaren Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

4-3-2006

Publication Title

SAE Technical Paper

Conference Name

SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition

Abstract

The “Range-of Motion of the Cervical Spine of Children” study is a collaboration between Kettering University and McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan to quantify and establish benchmarks of “normal” range of motion (ROM) in children. The results will be analyzed to determine mean and standard deviation of degrees of rotation and used to improve the occupant protection in motor vehicles, sports equipment and benefits of physical therapy. The data will be invaluable in the development of computational models to analyze processes involving children in motion.

Rights Statement

© 2006 SAE International

Recommended Citation

Lynch-Caris, Terri; Brelin-Fornari, Janet; and Pelt, Christopher Van, "Cervical Range of Motion Data in Children" (2006). Mechanical Engineering Presentations And Conference Materials. 8.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/mech_eng_conference/8