Abstract: There is currently no universal model or fitting method to characterize the viscoelastic behavior of the lumbar spine observed in displacement versus load hysteresis loops. In this study, proposed methods for fitting these ...

Abstract: Noninvasive ventilator support using bi-level positive airway pressure/continuous positive airway pressure (BiPAP/CPAP) is commonly utilized for chronic medical conditions like sleep apnea and neuromuscular disorders like ...