Search for dissertations about: "Orthosis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the word Orthosis.

  2. 11. Norrbottnian congenital insensitivity to pain

    Author : Jan Minde; Göran Toolanen; Li Tsai-Fällender; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pain insensitivity; HSAN; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : Congenital insensitivity to pain is a rare hereditary neuropathy. We present patients from a large family in Norrbotten, Sweden with a mutation in the nerve growth factor β gene (NGFß). Using a model of recessive inheritance, we identified an 8.3-Mb region on chromosome 1p11. READ MORE

  4. 12. Acute achilles tendon rupture : predictors and intervention to promote outcome

    Author : Erica Domeij Arverud; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Achilles tendon rupture;

    Abstract : Background: Orthopaedic trauma and surgery is still associated with major complications related to immobilization, which results in reduced circulation, thromboembolic events, impaired healing and functional deficits. An acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is associated with a high risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and varied extent of impaired physical ability. READ MORE

  5. 13. A Helping Hand : On Innovations for Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology

    Author : Mats Nilsson; Hans von Holst; Metin Akay; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Hand function; Mechatronic system; Orthose; Neurological rehabilitation; Brain-Computer Interface; Functional Electric Stimulation;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on assistive and rehabilitation technology for restoring the function of the hand. It presents three different approaches to assistive technology: one in the form of an orthosis, one in the form of a brain-computer interface combined with functional electrical stimulation and finally one totally aiming at rehabilitating the nervous system by restoring brain function using the concept of neuroplasticity. READ MORE

  6. 14. Dynamic ankle-foot orthoses in children with spastic diplegia : interview and experimental studies

    Author : Annika Näslund; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (DAFO) is a thin supra malleolar orthosis used as a compliment to the total treatment program in children with cerebral palsy (CP) in order to facilitate function in sitting, standing and walking. The DAFO keeps the foot in a functional position and is said to provide the child with proprioceptive feedback for balance- and postural control. READ MORE

  7. 15. Studies on energy expenditure in walking after stroke

    Author : Anna Danielsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Cerebrovascular accident; Energy expenditure; Rehabilitation; Walking;

    Abstract : After stroke, altered movement pattern involves low walking speed and increased energy cost as compared to normal. Cardiovascular disease is common in the stroke population. Knowledge about the physiological demands of various training interventions is important for the planning of exercise. READ MORE