Essays about: "atrophy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the word atrophy.

  1. 1. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Thomas Simon; [2023]
    Keywords : genetics; bioinformatics; myotonic dystrophy; horses; variant analysis;

    Abstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Thomas Simon; [2023]
    Keywords : genetics; bioinformatics; myotonic dystrophy; horses; variant analysis;

    Abstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE

  4. 3. Effekten av programmerad träning på muskelmått hos hund : en interventionsstudie om hundars fysik

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Zebastian Cederblad; [2022]
    Keywords : fysisk träning; BCS; MCS; låromkrets; vadomkrets; överarmsomkrets; underarmsomkrets; muskelomkrets; muskelansättning; muskelstyrka; aktivitetsmätning;

    Abstract : Fysisk aktivitet och träning är en viktig del av ett hälsosamt liv och en vanlig rekommendation för människa och hund. Idag finns det ett kunskapsglapp för vilken typ av träning som lämpar sig bäst vid förebyggandet av sjukdomar och skador relaterade till otillräcklig muskelansättning och muskelstyrka. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lion’s mane mushroom : A fungus to remember, a novel venture into dementia therapy

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sophia Datsen; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As life expectancy increases globally, so does the prevalence of age-related diseases, some of which are more difficult to adapt to and accommodate for than others. In particular, neurodegenerative disorders are among those for which adaptations are more complex, often requiring long-term care. READ MORE

  6. 5. Occlusion Training as Rehabilitation after ACL-injury : A Review and Meta-analysis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Isak Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : BFRT; knee function; knee pain; PRISMA; GRADE;

    Abstract : A common issue after injuries with or without surgery is muscular atrophy. Every year approximately 8000 individuals injure their ACL only in Sweden and 4000 undergo surgery. Rehabilitation usually consists of strength training and 70 % of 1RM is a preferred weightwhen trying to build strength and muscle. READ MORE