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Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis (2016)
Thesis
Sani Pour, F. Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Most research on patients with chronic medical conditions, including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have focussed on the negative impact of living with these conditions. More recent research has highlighted that some people experience Positive Psychologic... Read More about Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis (2012)
Thesis
AI-Khlaifat, L. Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition influenced by the
load on the knee (i.e. External Knee Adduction Moment (EKAM)). Clinical
guidelines recommend exercise and education with knee OA. Open kinetic chain
strengthening exe... Read More about Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis.

The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes
Thesis
Munro, A. The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract
Dynamic knee valgus and limb asymmetry have
been linked to greater risk
of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or patellofemoral joint (PFJ) injury. Two-dimensional (2D) frontal plane projection angle (FPPA)is more clinically useful than thr... Read More about The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes.