Search for dissertations about: "Walking"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 427 swedish dissertations containing the word Walking.
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16. Physical Activity and Alzheimer's Disease : Measurements, Observations and Subjective Experiences
Abstract : Gait disturbances such as slow walking speed and step-to-step variability have been reported among people with mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and as risk factors for functional decline, dependency, and falls. Additionally, AD-related emotional reactions and decreased initiative can lead to physical inactivity. READ MORE
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17. Urban outdoor lighting : Pedestrian perception, evaluation and behaviour in the lit environment
Abstract : Walking plays an essential role in sustainable transport systems, as nearly all journeys in the urban environment incorporate walking in one way or another. In parts of the world, for long periods of the year, seasonal variation in daylight hours means that pedestrians must rely on outdoor lighting to make cities accessible after dark. READ MORE
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18. Legged locomotion : Balance, control and tools - from equation to action
Abstract : This thesis is about control and balance stability of leggedlocomotion. It also presents a combination of tools that makesit easier to design controllers for large and complicated robotsystems. The thesis is divided into four parts. READ MORE
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19. Posture, postural ability and mobility in cerebral palsy
Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of motor disability in children and adolescents with a prevalence of 2-3/1000. CP is characterized by disorders of posture and movement with impairments ranging from mild to severe. The ability to control posture is an important prerequisite for all voluntary movements. READ MORE
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20. Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Fragility Fractures
Abstract : Fragility fractures mainly affect elderly individuals and often cause long term pain, loss of function and higher mortality rates. Physical activity improves balance, increases muscle strength and bone mineral density, and may reduce the risk of fragility fractures. READ MORE