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Symmetry/Asymmetry in Biomedical Engineering

A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 2498

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Dr. Sigal Portnoy

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Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel
Interests: biomedical engineering
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the role of symmetry in the design, evaluation, and manufacturing of biomedical tools and applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from incorporating symmetry/asymmetry in material engineering, brain sciences, and computational algorithms, as well as gait, motion, and sports. Further topics include the role of symmetry in the evaluation and treatment of populations, e.g. individuals with hemiparesis or unilateral amputees. Special interventions, such as exo-skeletons, specialized shoes and prostheses, and splints and braces—all designed to promote body symmetry/asymmetry—are encouraged herein. This Special Issue will hereby promote a discussion regarding mechanisms surrounding symmetrical conditions, which contribute to the improvement of our daily lives by enhancing health and functionality and overall participation in daily activities. I would like to invite authors with relevant manuscripts to contribute research papers, communications, and reviews to this Special Issue of Symmetry.

Dr. Sigal Portnoy
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Synchronized Cyclograms to Assess Inter-Limb Symmetry during Gait in Women with Anorexia and Bulimia: A Retrospective Study
by Massimiliano Pau, Serena Cerfoglio, Paolo Capodaglio, Flavia Marrone, Leonardo Mendolicchio, Micaela Porta, Bruno Leban, Manuela Galli and Veronica Cimolin
Symmetry 2023, 15(12), 2200; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15122200 - 15 Dec 2023
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Anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are eating diseases characterized by extreme eating behaviours impacting both mental and physical health. Aberrant musculoskeletal adaptations due to malnutrition affect motor abilities such as postural control and gait. To date, limited data is available with [...] Read more.
Anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are eating diseases characterized by extreme eating behaviours impacting both mental and physical health. Aberrant musculoskeletal adaptations due to malnutrition affect motor abilities such as postural control and gait. To date, limited data is available with regards to gait symmetry in AN and BN. The aim of this study was to characterize inter-limb asymmetry during gait in two cohorts affected by AN and BN, respectively, using the synchronized cyclograms and to compare it with a healthy weight group. A total of 14 AN, 17 BN, and 11 healthy-weight females were assessed via 3D gait analysis. Gait spatio-temporal parameters were computed together with angle–angle diagrams, which were characterized in terms of their geometric features. Individuals with AN and BN were characterized by reduced speed and cadence and an abnormal increase in the duration of the double support phase with respect to the healthy controls. With respect to inter-limb symmetry, asymmetries were detected in both groups, with individuals with BN exhibiting significantly larger cyclogram areas at the hip joint with respect to the other groups (323.43 degrees2 vs. 253.74 degrees2 vs. 136.37 degrees2) and significantly higher orientation angle and Trend Symmetry at both knee and ankle joint. The cyclogram analysis suggests the presence of an altered gait symmetry in individuals with BN. In the AN group, it is possible to observe a similar trend; however, this is not statistically significant. Overall, the findings of this study may provide a novel perspective on the motor control dysfunction linked to eating disorders and aid clinicians in selecting a suitable rehabilitation scheme targeted at enhancing motor stability and control. Full article
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