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Noninvasive Tracking of Shear Wave Speeds in Tendons During Movement

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Project Overview

Dr. Thelen’s UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics lab (UW NMBL) recently developed a shear wave tensiometer to measure tensile stress acting on muscle by tracking shear wave speeds propagated through tendon. However, the lab's current equipment is tethered to monitoring devices and an external power supply-- limiting the use of the shear wave tensiometer to the indoor lab. The team is tasked with designing a tensiometer system that is portable-- starting with a self-powered tapping mechanism.

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Team members from left to right: Logan Connor, Catharine A. Flynn, John Zunker, Hanna Barton, Benjamin Myers
Team members from left to right: Logan Connor, Catharine A. Flynn, John Zunker, Hanna Barton, Benjamin Myers

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Team Members

  • Hanna Barton - Team Leader
  • John Zunker - Communicator
  • Catharine Flynn - BSAC
  • Benjamin Myers - BWIG
  • Logan Connor - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Joseph Towles - Advisor
  • Dr. Michael Cheadle - Client
  • Prof. Darryl Thelen - Alternate Contact

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