Essays about: "knee stability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words knee stability.

  1. 1. Design and Stability of a Quadruped Robot

    University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

    Author : Algot Lindestam; David Lorang; [2021]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Robotics; Balance; Stability; Quadruped;

    Abstract : We are currently in a revolution in robotics where more tasks are being handled by machines than ever before. For this reason, the goal of this project was to build a four-legged robot with an implementation of dynamic stability. The developed robot is a dog style robot with reversed knee joints. READ MORE

  3. 2. PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING PATIENT EDUCATION FOR ADULT AND ADOLESCENT ATHLETES WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : AKASH JOSE; [2021]
    Keywords : Behavioural medicine intervention; Patellofemoral pain syndrome; patient education; physiotherapy exercise interventions;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is commonly seen in athletes and common symptoms are for example pain and stiffness, and difficulty in climbing stairs. Physiotherapy exercise interventions aim to increase the range of motion, strength, knee stability, balance, and functional ability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Visual observation of postural orientation with two-dimensional footage in a healthy physically active population – using a predefined test battery and rating scale

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering

    Author : Leo Haker; [2020]
    Keywords : physically active population; healthy controls; postural orientation; functional tasks; 2D-footage.; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background The two main functional goals of postural control are postural stability (balance) and postural orientation. Postural orientation is the ability to maintain alignment between body segments and the environment during a static or dynamic activity. Nae et al. READ MORE

  5. 4. A retrospective cohort study evaluating the risk of re-arthroscopy two years after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rasmus Erlandsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Anterior Cruciate Ligament; ACL; ACL-reconstruction; The Swedish National Anterior Cruciate Ligament register; Region Örebro county;

    Abstract : Introduction: The Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most important ligaments in the knee providing joint stability. Rupture of ACL is the most common sports injury. About half of the patients undergo surgical reconstruction. The Orthopaedic clinic in Region Örebro county underwent a reorganization in 2016. READ MORE

  6. 5. Jump ability and knee stability in adolescents with different elasticity training

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Filip Dahlström; [2017]
    Keywords : Plyometric training; Trampoline training; Jump height; Stretch-shortening cycle; Knee stability;

    Abstract : Background: Jump height, utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) and knee stability is key qualifications and important factors for athletic performance. This is usually practiced with the help of plyometric training. However, plyometric training is considered as an exercise with high-impact that adds stress on the body. READ MORE