Search for dissertations about: "knee injury risk and prevention"

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2. 1. Serious occupational injuries by "accidents" : possible means of prevention and injury mitigation

   Author : Torgny Jarl; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Occupational; accident; injury; prevention; personal safety equipment; emergency action; commercial vehicles;

   Abstract : An analysis of the circumstances preceding severe occupational injuries as a consequence of impacts has shown that well-known risks are of great importance in 75 per cent of the cases. This indicates that the subjective cause "neglect" is common. The negligence is distributed to the same extent among employers as among employees. READ MORE

4. 2. Acute sports injuries in Sweden and their possible prevention : an epidemiological study using insurance data

   Author : Malin Åman; Karin Larsén; Magnus Forssblad; Jerker Sandelin; Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; permanent medical impairment; severe injuries; knee injury; dental; eye injury; football; handball; ice hockey; floorball; basketball; motorcycle; automobile sports; incidence of acute injury; invaliditet; allvarliga skador; idrottsskada; försäkringsdata; knäskada; prevention; fotboll; innebandy; handboll; ishockey; basket; motorcykel; bilsport; tandskada; ögonskada; Medicin Teknik; Medicine Technology;

   Abstract : Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy life, e.g. to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease and premature death, of which sports can be an important part. Unfortunately, sports activities increase the risk of both overuse and acute injuries. READ MORE

5. 3. Epidemiology and prevention of football injuries

   Author : Martin Hägglund; Jan Ekstrand; Lars Engebretsen; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Football; Injury prevention; Incidence; Re-injury; Rehabilitation; Elite; Social medicine; Socialmedicin;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to study the incidence, severity and pattern of injury in male and female elite football players; to study time trends in injury risk; to identify risk factors for injury; and to test the effectiveness of an intervention programme aimed at preventing re-injury.All studies followed a prospective design using standardised definitions and data collection forms. READ MORE

6. 4. Sensorimotor function following anterior cruciate ligament injury : movement control, proprioception and neuropsychological perspectives

   Author : Adam Grinberg; Charlotte Häger; Martin Björklund; Dario G. Liebermann; Clare Ardern; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ACL; knee injury; sensorimotor control; proprioception; functional test; fear; anxiety; kinematics; electromyography; EMG; electroencephalography; EEG; brain; neuroplasticity; injury prevention; Sports Medicine; idrottsmedicin;

   Abstract : Background: The high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in sports suggests an involvement of both biomechanical and neurocognitive risk factors. Athletes are constantly exposed to challenging sports scenarios, which are often characterised by high-intensity movements combined with a multi-stimuli environment and continuous psychological pressure. READ MORE

7. 5. Injury Prevention in Youth Football Players : Training Effects and Programme Implementation

   Author : Hanna Lindblom; Martin Hägglund; Markus Waldén; Siw Carlfjord; Keith Stokes; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background With 17–35% of all 14-year-olds in Sweden being active in football, injuries do occur, most frequently during match play. Based on knowledge of injury mechanisms and risk factors, different injury prevention exercise programmes (IPEPs) have been developed. READ MORE