Search for dissertations about: "Proprioception"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the word Proprioception.

  2. 21. Ankle sprain : subjective and objective measures of functional impairment and treatment

    Author : Johan Leanderson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Ankle sprain; epidemiology; postural sway; muscle torque; muscle imbalance; proprioception; joint position sense; figure-of-eight running; sick leave; ankle brace treatment; functional instability; basketball; ballet; soccer; taping; Sickness Impact;

    Abstract : This thesis is based upon a series of studies were performed in order to provide more information about the etiology of late symptoms after ankle sprain, most often referred to as functional instability of the ankle joint. In a retrospective study of basketball players, the incidence of ankle sprains and the prevalence of late symptoms after such an injury were investigated. READ MORE

  4. 22. The molecular basis of the development and diversity of proprioceptive neurons : a story of surviving and thriving

    Author : Haohao Wu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Proprioception, also known as the sixth sense, describes the sensation of our body position and movement. Its proper function is essential for our daily activities from coarse movements, e.g. locomotion, to precise movements, e. READ MORE

  5. 23. Walking ability, balance and accidental falls in persons with Multiple Sclerosis

    Author : Ylva Nilsagård; Lars-Gunnar Gunnarsson; Eva Denison; Katrin Boström; Christina H. Opava; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : multiple sclerosis; cooling garment; gait; walking; balance; reliability; validity; accidental falls; prediction; ICF; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : By using a pragmatic paradigm, different research methodologies were employed in this thesis. MS-related symptoms may be exaggerated due to heatsensitivity and it is supposed that cooling garments relieve the symptoms. READ MORE

  6. 24. Dizziness and fear of falling: A behavioural and physiological approach to Phobic Postural Vertigo

    Author : Johan Holmberg; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; klinisk psykologi; psykosomatik; Psychiatry; audiologi; Otorinolaryngologi; audiology; Otorhinolaryngology; clinical; patients; exposure; behaviour; cognitive; psychological; psychotherapy; proprioceptive; postural control; Anxiety; Psykiatri; clinical psychology; hörsel- och talorganen; auditive system and speech; psychosomatics;

    Abstract : Dizziness is a common problem and it often co-exists with anxiety. Level of anxiety is the best predictor of handicap for dizzy patients. There is diagnostic controversy and few treatment programs for such patients. READ MORE

  7. 25. Standing in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy : aspects of muscle strength, vision and motor function

    Author : Cecilia Lidbeck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The movement and posture disorder of cerebral palsy (CP) is presumed to mainly be a consequence of the motor disorder, but accompanying disturbances with sensations and perception have also been suggested to influence motor function. The aim was to investigate factors influencing standing posture in children with bilateral spastic CP (BSCP) with varying standing abilities. READ MORE