Essays about: "shoulder flexion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words shoulder flexion.

  1. 1. Identification of Potential Sources of Measurement Errors in an Isokinetic Dynamometer : Reliability Analysis of Shoulder Abduction and Flexion Data

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

    Author : Malena Grannerud; [2022]
    Keywords : Isokinetic dynamometer; shoulder abduction; shoulder flexion; rotator cuff; torque; load; force; repeatability; reproducibility; reliability; agreement; ICC; intraclass correlation coefficient; Bland Altman; Isokinetisk dynamometer; axelabduktion; axelflexion; rotatorcuff; vridmoment; last; kraft; repeterbarhet; reproducerbarhet; tillförlitlighet; överensstämmelse; ICC; intraklass korrelationskoefficient; Bland Altman;

    Abstract : The evaluation of shoulder abduction and flexion strength is important in the rehabilitation after rotator cuff tear. The purpose of this work is to assess the intra and inter-rater reliability of measurement data from an isokinetic dynamometer used to evaluate shoulder abduction and flexion strength, with the aim to identify sources of measurement errors and suggest improvements. READ MORE

  3. 2. Shoulder Abduction and Flexion Movements Measured with the Force Range Monitor - A Validation Study

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

    Author : Promi Rahman; Karolina Lazarz; [2021]
    Keywords : Shoulder; Mobility; FRM; IMU; Vicon system; ROM; Abduction; Flexion;

    Abstract : The life expectancy of the elderly population is expected to increase with 22 % by 2050. As one grows older, the body starts to deteriorate, which can lead to a higher risk for diseases and accidents. READ MORE

  4. 3. Skador och riskfaktorer inom hundsporten agility

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Carola Dowermark; [2017]
    Keywords : agility; skador; riskfaktorer; injuries; risk factors;

    Abstract : Agility är en av de snabbast växande hundsporterna i världen. Sporten går ut på att hunden med hjälp av sin förare ska ta sig igenom en hinderbana så snabbt som möjligt med så få fel som möjligt. Det går fort och skaderisken är troligtvis hög. READ MORE

  5. 4. Biomechanical differences between elite able-bodied kayakers and elite para-kayakers during paddling : The second and third step of creating the new Paralympic classification system

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Johanna Rosén; [2015]
    Keywords : kinematics; kinetics; Paralympics; disability; 3D analysis; classification; kinematik; kinetik; Paralympics; funktionshinder; 3D analys; klassificering;

    Abstract : Aim The aim of the study was to examine the differences between able-bodied athletes (AB) and three para-athlete (PA) classes in three-dimensional range of motion (RoM) for the major joints of the body, and to define which joint angles are correlated with power output during paddling on a kayak ergometer. An additional aim was to validate three new classification tests used in classification of Paracanoe athletes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development and validation of a novel iOS application for measuring arm inclination

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Liyun Yang; [2015]
    Keywords : Accelerometer; gyroscope; physical work exposure; smartphone application;

    Abstract : Work in demanding postures is a known risk factor for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), specifically work with elevated arms may cause neck/shoulder disorders. Such a disorder is a tragedy for the individual, and costly for society. READ MORE