Search for dissertations about: "One-leg stance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words One-leg stance.

2. 1. Postural Control in Single-limb Stance. In Individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Uninjured Controls

   Author : Eva Ageberg; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; reproducibility of results; proprioception; rehabilitation; stabilometry; Knee joint; postural control; anterior cruciate ligament; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ;

   Abstract : The overall aims of this work were to evaluate a method of assessing postural control, measured by balance in single-limb stance on a force platform, and to study balance in single-limb stance in individuals with non-operated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in comparison with that of uninjured controls. Ninety-nine patients (99) with ACL injury and 141 uninjured subjects were included in the studies. READ MORE

4. 2. Effects of healthy aging on balance : a quantitative analysis of clinical tests

   Author : Erika Jonsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Postural control; Balance; Aging; Clinical balance tests; Functional reach; One-leg stance; Tandem stance; Force; Electromyography; Kinematics;

   Abstract : Introduction: Physical therapists employ various tests to assess balance in elderly individuals, but few of these provide adequate information concerning the aspect of balance or postural control that is being measured or the reason for any decline in performance. Furthermore, tools for assessment of balance should serve as a basis for adequate intervention. READ MORE

5. 3. Gait and postural control after total knee arthroplasty

   Author : Joakim Bjerke; Ann-Katrin Stensdotter; Eva Weidenhielm Broström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to investigate deficits and compensatory strategies after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in different conditions during gait and quiet standing. Although TKA is considered the gold standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, it is associated with a number of implications. READ MORE

6. 4. Ankle fractures. Outcome and rehabilitation. A physiotherapeutic perspective

   Author : Gertrud Nilsson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; subjective outcome; ankle fracture; physical outcome; rehabilitation; surgical treatment; balance; quality of life; age; training programme;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this work was to evaluate symptoms, subjectively scored function and physical outcome in patients with surgically treated ankle fractures. Another aim was also to evaluate the effects of a standardised but individually suited supervised training program. READ MORE

7. 5. On methods of evaluation of lower extremity eccentric muscle performance and loading

   Author : Pär Westblad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Biomechanics; eccentric; electromyography; isokinetic; methods; muscle endurance; pilot projects; reproducibility of results; strain; thigh; tibia.;

   Abstract : This investigation has developed and evaluated methods for measuring eccentric muscle function and loading of the human lower extremity, including isokinetic tests of knee extensor muscle performance and a comprehensive in vivo method for conditions of functional loading. For measurement of knee extensor muscle performance, a protocol of 100 repetitive maximal actions at 90° was applied using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. READ MORE