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Ball State University (BSU)
Working with Dr. Paul Phipps, Eric Dugan, Ph.D., Director of the Ball State University Biomechanics Laboratory, will perform the following Scope of Work:
Design methods for the measurement of the physical impact of the
Comfort Motion Technologies seat movement on human subjects.
Areas of focus:
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Phase I
(January - July 08) |
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Occupant weight redistribution with CMT seat motion |
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Measure of blood clotting indicators, static vs. CMT seat motion |
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Written summary and report Physicians specializing in weight loss |
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Phase II
(March - November 08) |
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Visual tracking study to measure alertness in human subjects using
CMT seat motion |
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EMG study involving muscles of the lower spine to measure muscle
activity during long periods of sitting, static vs. CMT seat motion |
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Written summary and report |
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Phase III
(September 08 - February 09) |
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Life MODtm computer modeling of the postural effects of long term
sitting |
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Written summary and report |
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