Essays about: "neuropathic pain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words neuropathic pain.

  1. 1. Enhancing Sensory Discrimination Training using Brain Modulation

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

    Author : Agnes Westerlund; [2022]
    Keywords : Transcranial direct current stimulation; sensory discrimination training; tactile acuity; phantom limb pain; two-point discrimination test; Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test;

    Abstract : Damage to the nervous system may cause sensorimotor impairment, often resulting in chronic neuropathic pain. Phantom limb pain affects multiple amputees and the treatment options are limited. A promising treatment option to reduce chronic pain is by training sensory discrimination. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Fjäderplockning hos sällskapspapegojor : en enkätstudie med fokus på prevalens och användningen av psykofarmaka

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnéa Wester; [2022]
    Keywords : Psykogen fjäderplockning; sjukdomsorsakad fjäderplockning; tricykliska antidepressiva medel; klomipramin; amitriptylin; selektiva serotoninåterupptagshämmare; fluoxetin; paroxetin; dopaminantagonister; antipsykotika; haloperidol; opioidantagonister; naltrexon;

    Abstract : Fjäderplockning är ett komplext problem med många grundorsaker och bidragande faktorer. Det är ett vanligt problem med en uppskattad prevalens på 10–15 % bland sällskapspapegojor. Problemet är även allvarligt då det kan orsaka och reflektera bristande välfärd. READ MORE

  5. 4. Integration of Bluetooth Sensors in a Windows-Based Research Platform

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Rohan Samandari; [2021]
    Keywords : Bluetooth sensors; EEG device; Electroencephalography device; EEG connection; Bitbrain; Python;

    Abstract : This thesis describes how to build a solution for transmitting data from an           Electroencephalography (EEG) device to a server in real-time while guiding the user through a number of predefined exercises. This solution will be used by Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients suffering from neuropathic pain, in order to understand if it is possible to predict such pain from EEG. READ MORE

  6. 5. Closed-Loop EEG BCI: VR and Electrical Stimulation to treat Neuropathic Pain

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Shreya Kohli; [2021]
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    Abstract : Chronic pain is a life-threatening disease affecting over 20% of theU.S. adult population as of 2016. It impacts the physical as well as emotional components of a human being significantly affecting a person’s quality of life. READ MORE