title: Evaluation of a performance index of the padding material in an external hip protector.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Memphis, 316 Engineering Science Building, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
authors.forename: Gladius
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004548:Elasticity; D004735:Energy Transfer; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008954:Models, Biological; D011482:Protective Devices; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014783:Viscosity