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    Rugby Scrum

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    SCHEDULE 2 THE PROJECT ‘Biomechanics of the Rugby Scrum’ Research Project for the International Rugby Board (acting through its operating entity IRFB Services (Ireland) Limited) Updated February 2010 100218 SA UOB Research Agreement - SCHEDULE 2 - THE PROJECT (Final) 1 Project Title: Biomechanics of the Rugby Scrum Investigators (CVs attached as an appendix): University of Bath: Dr Grant Trewartha (Principal Investigator) Lecturer in Biomechanics Health‚ Sport & Exercise

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    Aquidneck Mobile Makers as a company that provides transportation to handicapped individuals. Having 3 wheelchair accessible vehicles available during hours of operation‚ Aquidneck Mobile Movers will be able to provide transportation to 100% of people that request

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    Measurement Based on Wheelchair Embedded Sensors and Advanced Signal Processing Introduction:- This paper presents a multisensing system with wireless communication capabilities embedded on a smart wheelchair that can measure physiological parameters such as heart rate and respiratory rate in an unobtrusive way. Ballistocardiography (BCG) sensors and a three-axis inertial microelectromechanical system accelerometer are embedded on the seat or in the backrest of the wheelchair and the acquired

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    Paralympics

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    impaired and wheelchair. Around 4‚000 athletes take part in the Paralympics from around the world. The London 2012 Paralympic Games will run from Wednesday 29 August to Sunday 9 September The whole idea of the Paralympics came from an English surgeon called Sir Ludwig Guttmann‚ who worked with people with spinal cord injuries. He realised that exercise and sports competition helped disabled patients lead healthy lives‚ so in 1948 Sir Guttmann organized the International Wheelchair Games which were

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    Sports Development Unit 6

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    UNIT SIX SPORTS DEVELOPMENT This unit enables learners to explore current provision‚ participation and the organisations involved in the development of sport. Learners will also have the opportunity to investigate current issues in sports development and the effects on participation. UNIT INTRODUCTION Sports development is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic areas within the sports industry. There are a growing range of facilities‚ organisations and individuals involved in the promotion

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    Don Schoendorfer

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    the President and Founder of Free Wheelchair Mission. Our non-profit‚ humanitarian‚ faith-based organization has been dedicated to providing free wheelchairs to people with disabilities from developing nations. Since 2001 we have distributed over 900‚000 wheelchairs in 93 countries. Our mission is to become the world class provider in mobility by changing the lives of 100‚000 people annually. Over the years we have designed and fabricated three different wheelchairs‚ and while we are confident that

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    electrochemical cells‚ which converts stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Batteries are used everywhere in our daily life. We use them in technology‚ like mobile phones‚ computers‚ music players and etc. We use them for medical reasons‚ like wheelchairs‚ defibrillator‚ pace makers‚ hearing aids and many others. Batteries have solver an enormous amount of problems. For instance‚ without batteries there wouldn’t be mobile phones and computers. Batteries work by reduction and oxidation reaction.

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    Shirley Ryan Ability

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    a manual standing wheelchair that offers the ability for users to be mobile in different positions. The chair is being fine-tuned by the Ability Lab. The wheelchair will benefit many users of traditional wheelchairs in their everyday lives. The wheelchair will make it easier to navigate workspaces‚ use counters and house hold appliances‚ as well and promote independence among users. The wheelchair will reduce medical risks such as osteoporosis and pressure sores. The wheelchair project hopes to improve

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    restaurants‚ hotels‚ theaters‚ doctors’ offices‚ pharmacies‚ retail stores‚ museums‚ libraries‚ parks‚ private schools‚ and day care centers. The purpose of this assignment is to help you develop an appreciation for the needs of individuals who are in a wheelchair when they want to access a restaurant. You are to answer the questions below. YOU CANNOT USE

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    important issues like how a disability can change relationships with people‚ how it can make it difficult to get around‚ and how it’s like to be looked at and treated differently when using a wheelchair versus without a wheelchair. She mentioned how her parents initially refused to acknowledge that she needed a wheelchair to get around because they didn’t want her to rely on it‚ and that her parents had trouble understanding what she was going through. She also discussed that maintaining a friendship with

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