Search for dissertations about: "Sports Medicine"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 88 swedish dissertations containing the words Sports Medicine.

  2. 21. Fractures in children : a population-based study from northern Sweden

    Author : Erik Hedström; Sead Crnalic; Ulrica Bergström; Piotr Michno; Lucie Laflamme; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epidemiology; fracture; child; pediatric; injury; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Fractures and other injuries are notoriously common in childhood and adolescence and a major cause of morbidity. They place a heavy burden on individuals, families, health systems and society. READ MORE

  4. 22. Exercise in Youth and Long-Term Effects on Bone and Joints

    Author : Magnus Tveit; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; arthroplasty; BMD; bone mass; bone geometry; bone size; exercise; former athletes; fracture; fragility fracture; knee injury; osteoarthritis; osteoporosis; hip injury; runners; soccer; total joint replacement;

    Abstract : Partly due to an ageing population, the number of osteoporosis-related fractures and osteoarthritis (OA)-related hip and knee arthroplasty procedures is increasing. The individual suffering and the burden on society for these conditions is immense. READ MORE

  5. 23. 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

  6. 24. Long term prognosis of intraarticular knee injuries

    Author : Wolfgang Maletius; Stefan Lohmander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : knee joint; knee function; sports injury; arthroscopy; meniscus; anterior cruciate ligament; articular cartilage; osteoarthrosis; activity level; quality of life; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Intraarticular knee injuries, still are a challenge for proper treatment in Sports Medicine today .The increasing life expectancy as well as the patient expectation to maintain a sufficiant physical activity up to high ages gives the topic an increasing publicity. READ MORE

  7. 25. Lateral epicondylitis : intramuscular blood flow, pressure and metabolism in the ECRB muscle

    Author : Eva Oskarsson; Karin Piehl Aulin; Eva Nylander; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : Lateral epicondylitis; ECRB; intramuscular microcirculation; intramuscular pressure; botulinum toxin; muscle metabolism; pain; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Idrottsvetenskap; Sports Science;

    Abstract : Lateral epicondylitis is classified as an overuse injury and the main symptom is pain from the lateral side of the elbow. There is general agreement that the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle and its proximal tendon play a central role in the development of lateral epicondylitis. However, the pathophysiology is to a large extent unclear. READ MORE