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Showing result 16 - 20 of 134 swedish dissertations containing the words knee function.

2. 16. Evaluation of function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

   Author : Josefine Eriksson Naili; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: Osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease, results in joint pain and limited function. In clinical practice, the array of measurements used to evaluate function are generally restricted to patient-reported outcome measures and performance-based tests, as they do not require special equipment. READ MORE

4. 17. Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury

   Author : Pia Thomeé; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Self-efficacy of knee function; K-SES; anterior cruciate ligament injury; test instrument construction; validity; reliability; responsiveness; determinant; predictor;

   Abstract : Abstract Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury The overall purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinical relevance of perceived self-efficacy of knee function among patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. Study 1: The purpose was to develop an instrument for measuring perceived self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an ACL injury. READ MORE

5. 18. Sensorimotor function following anterior cruciate ligament injury : movement control, proprioception and neuropsychological perspectives

   Author : Adam Grinberg; Charlotte Häger; Martin Björklund; Dario G. Liebermann; Clare Ardern; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ACL; knee injury; sensorimotor control; proprioception; functional test; fear; anxiety; kinematics; electromyography; EMG; electroencephalography; EEG; brain; neuroplasticity; injury prevention; Sports Medicine; idrottsmedicin;

   Abstract : Background: The high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in sports suggests an involvement of both biomechanical and neurocognitive risk factors. Athletes are constantly exposed to challenging sports scenarios, which are often characterised by high-intensity movements combined with a multi-stimuli environment and continuous psychological pressure. READ MORE

6. 19. Knee function, Physical Activity and Perceived Health after Meniscectomy in the Middle-aged

   Author : Ylva Ericsson; Enheten för led- och mjukvävnadsforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; dGEMRIC; self efficacy of knee function; functional performance; muscle strength; meniscectomy; middle-aged; health-related quality of life; BMI; functional exercise;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore the impact of meniscal injury and meniscectomy on joint and muscle function, physical activity and perceived health in middle-age subjects and to evaluate the effect of a functional exercise program. Male and female post meniscectomy patients participated in Studies I-IV (n=45 in Studies I-III, n=99 in Study IV) and Study IV also included 94 controls. READ MORE

7. 20. Neuropeptides and neurotrophins in arthritis : studies on the human and mouse knee joint

   Author : Ola Grimsholm; Sture Forsgren; Solbritt Rantapää-Dahlqvist; Elvar Theodorsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neuropeptides; neurotrophins; bombesin gastrin-releasing peptide; substance P; brain-derived neurotrophic factor; synovial tissue; knee joint; rheumatoid arthritis; Anatomy; Anatomi;

   Abstract : Neuropeptides, such as substance P (SP) and bombesin/gastrin-releasing peptide (BN/GRP), and neurotrophins are involved in neuro-immunomodulatory processes and have marked trophic, growth-promoting and inflammation-modulating properties. The impact of these modulators in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is, however, unclear. READ MORE