Essays about: "Hjärnskakningar"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Hjärnskakningar.
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1. Analysis of Head Kinematics in Ice Hockey
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey has been identified as a sport with a high risk for concussions due to it being highly physical. Improvements have been made over the years to improve the protective gear for the players effectively eliminating more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) however mild concussions (mTBI) are still prevalent to this day. READ MORE
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2. Investigating the Potential of Jaw Protection to Reduce the Risk of Concussions in Ice Hockey : A Finite Element Study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey is a sport with high velocities and a large number of impacts to the head. The high occurrence of concussions is being recognized, and both short and long term consequences have been found. READ MORE
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3. Analysis of the Potential of Different Foam Materials in Face Protection to Reduce the Risk of Concussions in Ice Hockey
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey players are at a high risk to sustain a concussion. Most of the concussion-inducing hits are to the jaw region, nevertheless, most players do not wear any protective gear shielding the jaw. READ MORE
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4. Concussions in Ice Hockey : Accident Reconstructions Using Finite Element Simulations
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey, one of the most popular sports in the world, is a contact sport that is always associated with huge risks of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) resulting from high-velocity impacts. Although technology in player protection equipment has advanced over the years, mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) like concussion remain prevalent. READ MORE
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5. Estimations of 3D velocities from a single camera view in ice hockey
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey is a contact sport with a high risk of brain injuries such as concussions. This is a serious health concern and there is a need of better understanding of the relationship between the kinematics of the head and concussions. The velocity and the direction of impact are factors that might affect the severity of the concussions. READ MORE
