Essays about: "injury rehabilitation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words injury rehabilitation.

  1. 1. Concept development of a minimalistic robotic glove meeting the needs of people with cervical spinal cord injuries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design

    Author : Olivia Wiaczek; Julia Uhlhorn Bardis; [2023]
    Keywords : Cervical spinal cord injury; Robotic glove; Assistive technology; Activities of Daily Living; Rehabilitation engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Living with a cervical spinal cord injury entails many limitations in everyday life, not least when it comes to something as simple as gripping an object. Individuals with a cervical spinal cord injury can modify or use specially adapted everyday objects to make gripping them easier. READ MORE

  3. 2. Does attentional focus influence performance and motor control on a gross motor task performed with the legs among healthy individuals and individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? : A within subject design pilot study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för samhällsmedicin och rehabilitering

    Author : Leon Haegerström; Jens Jakobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Attentional focus; External focus; Internal focus; Motor contor; Motor performance; Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction;

    Abstract : Background: Evidence indicates that an external focus (EF) of attention on the intended effect of one’s movement results in better motor performance and motor control than an internal focus (IF) on one’s own body. Despite this, an IF is predominantly encouraged through instructions and feedback provided by clinicians during sports and rehabilitation from injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. READ MORE

  4. 3. Why should 3D Gait Analysis be included in the Walking Pattern Assessment of individuals with Spinal Cord Injury? : Biomechanical analysis of gait and gait patterns in individuals with spinal cord injury

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Chiara Pollicini; [2022]
    Keywords : Spinal cord injury; 3D gait analysis; gait features; GDI; GPS; Clinical assessments; ASIA scale;

    Abstract : Background: The yearly incidence of people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is between250,000 and 500,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The injury often reduces the ability to walk. Various consequences affect the nervous system and, thus, the entire body. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation parameters for rehabilitation of median and ulnar nerve injury

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Lycke Fureby; Frida Lindén; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The rehabilitation techniques currently available for patients who suffer from injury to the ulnar or median nerve tends to give suboptimal results. Typically, adults who are operated due to a complete transection of the median or ulnar nerve never regain normal sensibility in the injured hand leading to severe limitations in terms of hand function. READ MORE

  6. 5. Design of an active orthosis for improved rehabilitation of stroke patients

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Ragnhild Vestergren Kilborn; Rebecka Lövgren; [2022]
    Keywords : active orthosis; stroke rehabilitation; exoskeleton; EMG; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To regain mobility in an affected limb after a stroke it is important to be consistent with rehabilitation exercises. The purpose of this project was to create an active orthosis for the elbow joint. READ MORE