Essays about: "concussion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word concussion.

  1. 1. Head impact detection with sensor fusion and machine learning

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Aron Strandberg; [2022]
    Keywords : head impact detection; sensor fusion; 3D; machine learning; support vector machine; random forests;

    Abstract : Head injury is common in many different sports and elsewhere, and is often associated with differentdifficulties. One major problem is to identify and value the injury or the severity. Sometimes there is no sign of head injury, but a serious neck distortion has occurred, causing similar symptoms as head injuries e.g. READ MORE

  3. 2. Analysis of Head Kinematics in Ice Hockey

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

    Author : David Pogosian; [2022]
    Keywords : Ice hockey; Video analysis; MPS; THUMS; Concussion; Head kinematics; Finite Element analysis; Ishockey; Videoanalys; MPS; THUMS; Hjärnskakning; Huvudkinematik; Finita element metoden;

    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

  4. 3. How do we know when a player is fully recovered? : A systematic review about return to play

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sarah Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Return to play; concussion; ice hockey; impact; cmi;

    Abstract : Athletes participating in ice hockey are at a high risk of experiencing a concussion which can lead to impairments in cognitive functions. Deciding when a player can be returned to playing ice hockey is part of the concussion management called return to play (RTP). This can bebased on subjective or objective measures. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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)

    Author : Katja Marie Berg Papworth; [2021]
    Keywords : Ice Hockey; Concussion; Jawguard; Finite Element; HIII;

    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

  6. 5. Testbed Development for Non-invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring with a Microwave based Electromagnetic Skin Patch Sensor

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

    Author : Sandra Palm; Hassan Saado; [2021]
    Keywords : Intracranial pressure; Artificial cerebrospinal fluid; Biomedical engineering; Microwave sensor;

    Abstract : Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major public health problem worldwide where the symptoms can be anything from mild concussion to severe swelling of the brain tissue. As a result of TBI the intracranial pressure (ICP) can elevate to pathological levels with severe consequences such as hypoxia, ischemia and brain hemorrhage. READ MORE