... to determine the optimal direction for elbow guard design, focusing on fabric type, arm force distribution and comfort thresholds. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores the design of elbow guards for older women through predictive finite element modeling and a systematic experimental approach...

... are imposed if subjects are elderly people. To circumvent these limitations, this study proposes a finite element model of the hip joint in elderly women with virtual impact simulations that can replace actual fall and impact tests, and examine the positions and characteristics of fractures resulting from...