Essays about: "knee function"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words knee function.

1. 1. The association between obesity, low-grade inflammation, self-reported knee symptoms and radiographic knee osteoarthritis in individuals with knee pain : A longitudinal cohort study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Alma Buer; [2024]
   Keywords : osteoarthritis knee pain; artros knä smärta;

   Abstract : Abstract  Background One of the earliest signs of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is knee pain which correlates with inflammation and disease severity. Knee OA affects 260 million worldwide, and is in similarity with obesity, characterized by ongoing low-grade inflammation. READ MORE

3. 2. Multi-state and Time-varying Covariate Survival Models for Multiple Knee Contractures in People with Cerebral Palsy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Maiya Tebäck; [2023]
   Keywords : cerebral palsy; survival analysis; multi-state models; time-varying covariates; Mathematics and Statistics;

   Abstract : Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders, affecting motor function, movement and posture. Contractures, restrictions in the range of motion of joints, are a common problem affecting people living with cerebral palsy. READ MORE

4. 3. Tailored motor control and strenght training of proximal muscles combined with education in patellofemoral pain : A singel subject experimental design study

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Karin Runius Holmberg; [2022]
   Keywords : patellofemoral pain or anterior knee pain; physiotherapy or physical therapy; exercises; pain; function;

   Abstract :                      Background Patients with patellofemoral pain (PFS) are common in primary health care. Young women are most affected, limiting them in everyday life and in sports. There is an increased risk of PFS in case of impaired strength and motor control in proximal musculature. READ MORE

5. 4. Strength testing based automatic scaling of muscle-tendon parameters for musculoskeletal models : An automated method of scaling subject specific muscle-tendon parameters of thigh muscles

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanik och hållfasthetslära

   Author : Jan Czarnowski; [2022]
   Keywords : Simulation; Anybody Modelling Software; Skiing;

   Abstract : A method of estimating subject specific muscle parameters of musculoskeletal models of elite athletes (skiers) was sought. Subject specific models are necessary due to large differences in general anatomy and physical performance of elite athletes relative the general population. READ MORE

6. 5. Manual mobilization with the OMT Nordic System method as an additional treatment to physical exercise and patient education for patients with knee osteoarthritis : Single subject experimental design

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Fredrik Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Knee OA; Manual therapy; manual mobilization; OMT.;

   Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee is one of the most common joint diseases in the world. The symptoms include local joint pain, joint stiffness, crepitation etc. Treatment follows national clinical guidelines which includes patient education, exercise and weight loss. READ MORE