Essays about: "knee brace"

Found 2 essays containing the words knee brace.

  1. 1. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

  3. 2. Individuals’ Experienced Osteoarthritis-associated Pain & Function while using a Knee Brace : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering; Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Johanna Engholm; Ouzair Youssef Abdel-Illah Mahi; [2019]
    Keywords : osteoarthritis of the knee; knee brace; orthoses; pain relief; function;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis of the knee is a condition that can emerge without any known reason, though most commonly it is caused by previous damage to the anatomical structures inside the joint. The most common symptom is pain during rest and activity. READ MORE