Essays about: "knee joint"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 39 essays containing the words knee joint.

  1. 6. Development of a subject specific 3D knee finite element model to estimate the effect of weight loss on cartilage biomechanics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Julius Dahlgren; [2022]
    Keywords : biomechanics; knee; cartilage; subject-specific; finite element; FE; FEM; weight loss; osteoarthritis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that degrades articular cartilage and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Overweight has been considered a major risk factor of knee OA, and it is known that weight loss may reduce the risk of knee OA. READ MORE

  3. 7. Förekomst av och orsak till knäledsproblem hos hundrasen boxer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Cecilia Rebhan; [2022]
    Keywords : boxer; osteoartrit; korsbandsskada; kranial korsbandsruptur; knäled; proximala trochlea;

    Abstract : Under 1980-talet uppmärksammades problem med knälederna hos boxer och 1989 startades ett hälsoprogram hos Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK) för boxerhundarnas knäleder som pågick fram till år 2019. Syftet med boxerns hälsoprogram var att med hjälp av röntgen bedöma förekomst av eventuella benpålagringar runt lederna. READ MORE

  4. 8. 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

  5. 9. Use of an eHealth tool for exercise training in people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis : A prospective cohort study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Tobias Wahlqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Osteoarthritis; pain; eHealth; exercise.;

    Abstract : Introduction: OA of the knee and/or hip is a common joint disease where the first line treatment is physical activity and exercise, weight management and patient education. Previous research has shown that digital aids and product can be used as support for exercise. VITALA is a new digital app under development. READ MORE

  6. 10. Myofascial release and exercise for the popliteus muscle in people with knee osteoarthritis – effects on quality of life, pain and function : Single subject experimental design

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

    Author : Johnny Bergqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Knee osteoarthritis; myofascial release; exercise; popliteus muscle;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease in elderly people, OA of the knee (KOA) makes up for a big part of all OA cases. Common KOA inconveniences are joint stiffness, pain and loss of muscle strength, which can have a negative impact on the quality of life. READ MORE