Search for dissertations about: "knee exercises"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words knee exercises.

2. 1. Dynamic knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament injury : Emphasis on rehabilitation

   Author : Sofi Tagesson (Sonesson); Joanna Kvist; Birgitta Öberg; Suzanne Werner; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rehabilitation; anterior cruciate ligament; knee joint; joint instability; muscle strength; electromyography; ACL reconstruction; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

   Abstract : Anterior cruciate ligament injury leads to increased sagittal tibial translation, and perceptions of instability and low confidence in the knee joint are common. Many patients have remaining problems despite treatment and are forced to lower their activity level and prematurely end their career in sports. READ MORE

4. 2. Knee function, movement pattern and knee osteoarthritis in males 14-16 years after an anterior cruciate ligament injury

   Author : Anette von Porat; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; knee function; osteoarthritis; Anterior cruciate ligament injury; movement pattern;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this work was to study knee function movement pattern and knee osteoarthritis in males 14-16 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In the first study, 154 male subjects with a 14-year-old ACL injury were investigated. Self-reported knee function and radiographic signs of osteoarthritis were assessed. READ MORE

5. 3. Sagittal plane knee motion during activity in the anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee

   Author : Joanna Kvist; Alf Thorstensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : A complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) results in static and often in functional instability. After an ACL-injury, most patients have to decrease their activity level, while some can cope with their injury and manage to keep a high activity level. READ MORE

6. 4. Motor Imagery to Facilitate Sensorimotor Re-Learning (MOTIFS): Integrating Dynamic Motor Imagery in Current Treatment of Knee Injury

   Author : Niklas Cederström; Idrottsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; knee injury; Sport medicine; Exercise therapy; Sport psychology;

   Abstract : Traumatic knee injury is common in physical activity that includes jumping and cutting movements, and most commonly include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus injuries. Surgical or non-surgical intervention strategies may be chosen, but treatment will include a physical-therapist led physical training program. READ MORE

7. 5. Injury Prevention in Youth Male and Female Floorball Players : Effects, Compliance, and Experiences of the Knee Control Programme

   Author : Ida Åkerlund; Martin Hägglund; Sofi Sonesson; Markus Waldén; Kati Pasanen; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Compliance; Injury prevention; Implementation; Motivation; Neuromuscular training; Youth; Följsamhet; Idrottsskador; Motivation; Skadeförebyggandeträning; Ungdomsidrott;

   Abstract : Background: Floorball is one of the most popular team ball sports in Northern Europe, particularly among youths. The injury incidence is high, as is the case in other pivoting youth team ball sports, such as football. The injury prevention exercise programme (IPEP) Knee Control is developed to reduce injuries in team ball sports. READ MORE