Essays about: "hand injury"

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  1. 6. Evaluation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation parameters for rehabilitation of median and ulnar nerve injury

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Lycke Fureby; Frida Lindén; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The rehabilitation techniques currently available for patients who suffer from injury to the ulnar or median nerve tends to give suboptimal results. Typically, adults who are operated due to a complete transection of the median or ulnar nerve never regain normal sensibility in the injured hand leading to severe limitations in terms of hand function. READ MORE

  3. 7. Ergonomic product development within dentistry : An empirical study with focus on strain issues in the hand-/armextremities, and recommendations for future product development

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Ebba Hedberg; Emelie Laurent; [2022]
    Keywords : Dental care; Hand- arm extremities; Ergonomics; Strain issues; Musculoskeletal disorders; and Product development; Tandvård; Hand- armregion; Ergonomi; Belastningsbesvär; Muskuloskeletala sjukdomar och Produktutveckling;

    Abstract : This report presents a Master of Science Thesis, conducted at the Royal Institute of Technology, within Industrial Design Engineering, in collaboration with the privately owned healthcare company Praktikertjänst AB. The purpose of this project was to investigate the distribution of injuries and issues in the hand-/arm extremities among dentistry personnel, as well as explore the possibility to prevent these to emerge. READ MORE

  4. 8. Analysis of the User Requirements and Product Specifications for Home-Use of the ABLE Exoskeleton

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

    Author : Katlin Kreamer-Tonin; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-limb exoskeleton; Spinal cord injury; Home community; Assistive technology; Exoskelett; nedre extremitet; ryggmärgsskada; hem och samhälle; hjälpmedel;

    Abstract : Lower-limb exoskeletons are an emerging technology to provide walking assistance to people who have a spinal cord injury (SCI). Until now, exoskeletons have primarily been used in a clinical setting for a range of applications in rehabilitation, and there is potential for exoskeletons to be used by people with SCI at home. READ MORE

  5. 9. Effect of the Manual Ischemic Compression on the Biological Movement Kinematic

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Irene Sabrina; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research is to the investigate the effectiveness of the Local Ischemic Compressiontreatment given to the patients who suffered from a cerebrovascular event, and present themusculoskeletal disorders characterized by the presence of trigger points, specifically regardingelliptical motor performance.There exist studies that demonstrate the kinematic characteristics of linear and elliptical movement inpeople with trigger points without neurological injury, however, these characteristics have not beendescribed in patients who have suffered a cerebrovascular event. READ MORE

  6. 10. Classification in Functional Data Analysis : Applications on Motion Data

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Viktor Kröger; [2021]
    Keywords : Classification; Functional Data Analysis; FDA; motion data; ligament injury;

    Abstract : Anterior cruciate knee ligament injuries are common and well known, especially amongst athletes.These injuries often require surgeries and long rehabilitation programs, and can lead to functionloss and re-injuries (Marshall et al., 1977). READ MORE