Search for dissertations about: "Patellofemoral pain"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Patellofemoral pain.

  2. 1. Patellofemoral pain syndrome : clinical and pathophysiological considerations

    Author : Jan Näslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Patellofemoral pain syndrome; pain mechanism; bone blood flow; ischemia;

    Abstract : Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders and is reported to affect 15%-33% of the active adult population and 21%-45% of adolescents. Among adolescents, the incidence is reported to be higher for girls. READ MORE

  4. 2. Motor control of the knee : kinematic and EMG studies of healthy individuals and people with patellofemoral pain

    Author : Ann-Katrin Stensdotter; Charlotte Häger-Ross; Gunnevi Sundelin; Gertjan Ettema; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Kinematics; Kinetic chain tasks; Knee; Motor Control; Muscle activity; Patellofemoral pain; Unpredictable perturbations; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is believed to be associated with deficits in coordination between the different heads of the quadriceps muscle; however, considerable debate exists in the literature regarding the presence of such a deficit. Discrepancies between studies may be explained by differences in experimental tasks, such as whether the task is performed with open (OKC) or closed kinetic chain (CKC), or whether the activity is voluntary or triggered. READ MORE

  5. 3. Radiography and bone scintigraphy in osteoarthritis of the knee: comparison with MR imaging

    Author : Torsten Boegård; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; radiologi; Klinisk fysiologi; medical instrumentation; tomography; radiology; Clinical physics; MR imaging; bone scintigraphy; osteophyte; joint space width; weight-bearing; radiograms; Knee joint; osteoarthritis; tomografi; medicinsk instrumentering;

    Abstract : The aim was to compare radiography of the tibiofemoral joint (TFJ) and the patellofemoral joint (PFJ), as well as bone scinigraphy with MR imaging in middle-aged individuals with chronic knee pain in the format of a prospective study of knee osteoarthritis. Individuals aged 35-54 years with chronic knee pain were identified. READ MORE

  6. 4. Monitoring Arthritis - Biochemical, Metodological and Clinical Aspects

    Author : Maria Andersson; Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Monitoring; COMP; CRP; Biomarkers; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Clinical; Diurnal variation;

    Abstract : Arthritides are musculoskeletal diseases, which predominantly affect the joints e.g. osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Modern treatment strategies include early detection and careful monitoring of the disease course. READ MORE

  7. 5. Kissing knees - factors behind the attraction. Knee abduction in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury

    Author : Anna Cronström; Idrottsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : ACL injury; Sensorimotor control; Rehabilitation; Prevention; Movement quality; Postural orientation;

    Abstract : Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and patellofemoral pain (PFP) are common sports-related knee injuries. Their consequences include compromised health of the effected individual and substantial financial costs for society. READ MORE