Essays about: "manual mobilization"

Found 3 essays containing the words manual mobilization.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Neurodynamic treatment in combination with manual therapy in patients with persistent lateral elbow pain : A Single Subject Experimental Design study

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

    Author : Linus Heedman; [2021]
    Keywords : SSED; upper limb neurodynamic test; radial nerve; grip strength; physical therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction Lateral elbow pain is a common disorder and affects 1-3 % of the population each year. Beside the typical characterization with pain in restricted dorsal and radial deviation of the wrist and local tenderness of the lateral epicondyle, a neurodynamic dysfunction of the radial nerve can co-exist with the tendon dysfunction. READ MORE