Essays about: "paraplegi"

Found 4 essays containing the word paraplegi.

  1. 1. The data-driven CyberSpine : Modeling the Epidural Electrical Stimulation using Finite Element Model and Artificial Neural Networks

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Yu Qin; [2023]
    Keywords : Spinal Cord Injury; Epidural Electrical Stimulation; Computational Neuroscience; Finite Element Model; Artificial Intelligence; Optimal Transport; EMG; Muscle Activation; Ryggmärgsskada; Epidural Elektrisk Stimulering; Beräkningsneurovetenskap; Finita Elementmodellen; Artificiell Intelligens; Optimal Transport; EMG; Muskelaktivering;

    Abstract : Every year, 250,000 people worldwide suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI) that leaves them with chronic paraplegia - permanent loss of ability to move their legs. SCI interrupts axons passing along the spinal cord, thereby isolating motor neurons from brain inputs. To date, there are no effective treatments that can reconnect these interrupted axons. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rehabilitering med passiv rörelseträning, massage och ståträning på paraplegiska hundar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnea Forslind; [2018]
    Keywords : rehabilitering; diskbråck; paraplegi; hund; passiv rörelseträning; massage; ståträning; djuromvårdnad;

    Abstract : Diskbråck är en vanlig orsak till neurologisk dysfunktion hos hund och oavsett om skadan opereras eller inte behövs rehabilitering för att återfå bästa möjliga funktion i bakbenen. Ett diskbråck som orsakar paraplegi ger följder som orsakar ökad inaktivitet och ökad tid i stillhet. READ MORE

  4. 3. Adaptation and Design of a Marine Vehicle for Disabilities

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Erik Vesterlund; [2017]
    Keywords : Product design; design-for-all; disabilities; Paraplegia; quadriplegia; marine vehicle; belly boat.; Produktdesign; Design för alla; funktionshinder; paraplegia; quadriplegia; marinfartyg; båt;

    Abstract : This report is the result of the master thesis project in Industrial Design engineering (IDE), performed at Luleå University of Technology, by Erik Vesterlund. The task was to produce a conceptual belly boat design that enables individuals paralyzed in the lower extremities to use, propel, maneuver, assemble and use a belly boat. READ MORE

  5. 4. Disability Adjusted Life Years in a Regional and Cultural Perspective. : Who Should weight the disabilities?

    University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

    Author : Morten Gunnersen; [2006]
    Keywords : Public Health; Disability Adjusted Life Years; DALY; Context; Culture; Collaboration; Facilitation; Folkesundhed; Disability Adjusted Life Years; DALY; kontekst; kultur; samarbejde; konsulent;

    Abstract : The concept of disability adjusted life years (DALY) came forward in the early 1990’s to be used as a measurement of the burden of disease. The DALY combines the burden with regard to premature death and years lived with a disease. Much criticism has been raised since then with regard to e.g. READ MORE