Essays about: "head injuries"

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  1. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Tygelspänningens påverkan på hästens beteende

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

    Author : Tabitha Aeria-Nordgren; Victoria Berg; [2021]
    Keywords : tygelspänning; häst; inlärning; beteenden; rein tension meter;

    Abstract : Denna studie fördjupar sig i tygelspänning och hur denna påverkar hästens beteende samt vilka oönskade beteenden som uppkommer i samband med träning. Andra studier har visat att orsaken till oönskade beteenden kan bero på olika typer av bett, ryttarens kunskap samt vilka metoder som används för att träna hästen. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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

  6. 10. Analysis and reconstruction of head kinematics during accidents in fast alpine skiing disciplines : Experimental research about the accuracy and drawbacks associated with a video analysis tool

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

    Author : Nicolo Dall'Acqua; [2021]
    Keywords : Alpine Skiing; Helmet; Impacts; Kinematics; Safety; TBI; Alpin skidåkning; Hjälm; Kollisioner; Kinematik; Säkerhet; TBI;

    Abstract : Head injuries caused by impacts are among the most critical and dangerous types of accidents that can occur while practising sports. Alpine skiing is one of the activities with the highest incidence of head injuries. READ MORE