Essays about: "musculoskeletal injuries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words musculoskeletal injuries.

  1. 1. Assessment of Shoulder Biomechanics during Pull-up Techniques

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Mariah Sabioni; [2023]
    Keywords : strength training; biomechanics; motion analysis; shoulder; styrketräning; biomekanik; rörelseanalys; axel;

    Abstract : CrossFit® has gained popularity as a functional training method that caters to individuals with varying levels of fitness, including those with little to no athletic background. Regardless, shoulders represent the highest injury rate in this sport, most frequently associated with pull-up variations. READ MORE

  3. 2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXOSKELETONS WHILE PERFORMING DIFFERENT TASKS OF WORKERS

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Elektronik

    Author : Muhammad Umer Sami; [2023]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-back-muscle; Electromyography; SuitX; BackX;

    Abstract : Lifting weights, moving large, heavy objects, or maintaining same posture for extended periods of time exposes workers, mostly in the industrial sector, to pressure on their lower backs, which can have a significant negative impact and result in a variety of musculoskeletal problems and discomfort. The use of an exoskeleton can help to protect workers against lower back injuries of this kind. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of the RAMP Tool’s New Hand Model -Reliability, Usability and Face Validity

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

    Author : Dina Burghol; [2023]
    Keywords : Hand-Intensive Work; RAMP Tool; Observation-based Risk Assessment tools; reliability; Usability; Face Validity.;

    Abstract : Hand-intensive work significantly correlates with the increased risks of developing Distal upper-extremity (DUE) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Many studies have investigated the physical risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of the DUE WMSDs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Arbetsrelaterade skador hos svenska ridlärare

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Sofie Nilsson; Gabriella Brunn Ramstedt; [2022]
    Keywords : ridsport; arbetsmiljö; hållbarhet; ergonomi;

    Abstract : Hästnäringen i Sverige omsätter årligen 72 miljarder kronor och 38 000 personer arbetar med hästar. Kunskapen om arbetsmiljö inom hästnäringen är bristfällig visar en rapport från arbetsmiljöverket år 2018. Arbetsrelaterade skador och olyckor inom branschen kan leda till långa sjukskrivningar med allvarliga konsekvenser. READ MORE

  6. 5. Tjänstehundar inom Polismyndigheten : skadepanorama och hundförares uppfattning om riskmoment för skada

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Isabella Gregeman; Ida Svedenius; [2022]
    Keywords : belgisk vallhund malinois; hundförare; polis; polishundar; Polismyndigheten; riskmoment; rörelseapparaten; skadepanorama; tjänstehundar; tysk schäferhund;

    Abstract : Det övergripande syftet med arbetet var att undersöka skadepanoramat hos polishundar samt intervjua hundförare om riskfaktorer för skada. Detta för att i framtiden kunna förbättra hälsan hos svenska polishundar. Undersökningen utgjordes av en journalstudie, en enkätstudie och en litteraturinsamling. READ MORE