Essays about: "Pronation"

Found 5 essays containing the word Pronation.

  1. 1. The acute effect during gait on foot as a segment, calcaneus, tibia, femur, and pelvic after an intervention with wedged sandals in a sample with overpronation

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Tina Jönsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Overpronation;

    Abstract : Background: Overpronation has been suggested to affect the body's biomechanical chain andalter the position of the back and lower extremities. These alterations also affect muscles andtissues in the surrounding area, causing pain in the back and lower extremities, limitingactivity, and decreasing quality of life. READ MORE

  3. 2. COMPARISON OF WRIST VELOCITY MEASUREMENT METHODS: IMU, GONIOMETER AND OPTICAL MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Karnica Manivasagam; [2020]
    Keywords : Angular velocity; wrist risk assessment; IMU; optical motion tracking system; goniometer; accuracy; Vinkelhastighet; riskbedömning av handleden; IMU; optiskt rörelsespårningssystem; goniometer; noggrannhet.;

    Abstract : Repetitive tasks, awkward hand/wrist postures and forceful exertions are known risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the hand and wrist. WMSD is a major cause of long work absence, productivity loss, loss in wages and individual suffering. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effect of exercise therapy on eversion/inversion angle in female runners: : A pilot study.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Sofia Kyrk Tibuzzi; [2017]
    Keywords : Pronation; Running; Running Shoes; Subtalar Joint; Pronation; Löpning; Löparskor; Subtalarled;

    Abstract : Background: Running has many health benefits and has therefore become a sport with an expanded popularity worldwide. With it comes an increased incidence of overuse injuries, and there is a constant debate whether the shoes a runner uses should be as supportive as possible or minimalistic in order to facilitate a more natural running pattern. READ MORE

  5. 4. How Does Running in Minimalist Shoes Affect Injury Risk? : A Systematic Review

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

    Author : Madeleine Öun; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate injury risk when running in minimalist shoes compared to running in traditional running shoes. The purpose of the study was also to identify risk factors that could increase the risk of developing a running related injury when running in minimalist shoes, compared to running in traditional running shoes. READ MORE

  6. 5. A correlation study between ankle pronation and knee valgus, and the effect of verbal instructions on knee valgus in young female gymnasts

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Bio- och miljösystemforskning (BLESS)

    Author : Anna Portinsson; [2015]
    Keywords : valgus; pronation; verbal instructions;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE