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    Hi all,
    I am investigating the effect of obesity on trunk posture and moments at
    the hip during a standing task. I have searched (with little success) for
    methods used to determine segment mass and location of the centre of mass
    in this population group. Sibella et al (2003) used Winter (1979) but added
    an extra fat mass modelled as a hemisphere. Devita and Hortobagy (2003)
    used a combination of Hanavan (1964) and Dempster (1959) to model the shank
    and foot. Jensen et al (1996) published regression equations for pregnant
    subjects, however in obesity the mass is distributed differently.
    My question is: are there specific regression equations or proportional
    data that have been published for obese subjects.
    Cheers
    Wendy

    Wendy Gilleard PhD
    School of Exercise Science and Sport Management
    Southern Cross University
    Military Rd, Lismore NSW 2480
    Australia
    Phone: 61+2 6620 3501 Fax 61 +2 6620 3880
    Mobile: 0428 409 265

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