Essays about: "algometer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word algometer.

  1. 1. Girthiness – can actions in connection with saddling influence the horse’s reactions?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Amanda Birgestrand Jönsson; [2023]
    Keywords : girthiness; girth-aversion; saddling; algometer; mechanical nociceptive threshold;

    Abstract : Girthiness and girth-aversion is range behaviors in horses during saddling, seemingly connected with aversion or discomfort in the situation. Girthiness may also involve over aggression towards the human performing the saddling. READ MORE

  3. 2. Self-reported Health and Pain Sensitivity in  Low Back Pain : Differences between Individuals with and without Pain Radiation to Lower Limbs

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

    Author : Nina Hegedusova; [2018]
    Keywords : low back pain; pain radiation; pressure pain thresholds; questionnaire;

    Abstract : Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and is often accompanied with a back-related leg pain (around 60%), where those with radiating pain show worse overall clinical outcomes. Previous studies comparing these two groups have involved individuals with chronic LBP. READ MORE

  4. 3. Påverkas hästars tryckkänslighet i ländryggen av träning eller uppstallningsform?

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

    Author : Sara Sandqvist; [2016]
    Keywords : häst; algometer; aktiv grupphästhållning; travhäst;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study were to investigate whether the pressure sensitivity in the lumbar region of the Standardbred trotter were affected by exercise or housing. Eight Standardbred trotter geldings in training at Wången were included in the study. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bedömning och hantering av postoperativ smärta i samband med kastration av hund

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

    Author : Lina Kihlbaum; [2016]
    Keywords : analgesi; hund; kastration; kortisol; serotonin; smärta; smärtbedömning; analgesia; castration; cortisol; dog; pain; pain management; serotonin;

    Abstract : Smärtlindring är idag en viktig del av det veterinära yrkesutövandet. För god smärtlindring krävs, förutom kunskap om analgetiska preparat och smärtfysiologi, en god förmåga att smärtbedöma sina patienter vilket inte är helt enkelt. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effect of Topical Anesthesia on Jaw Pain Thresholds in Patients with Generalized Pain

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Insam Al-Zuheri; Gina Persson; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia often coexist with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and affects mostly women. Studies have shown lower pressure pain thresholds (PPT) in these patients indicating that hyperalgesia is involved. READ MORE