Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1981.

by Cecilia Li Tsang Wai Ping. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [175-185]). / ABSTRACT / AKNOWLEDGEMENTS / Chapter CHAPTER ONE --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- AIMS OF STUDY --- p.3 / Chapter CHAPTER TWO --- RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / Chapter 2.1 --- DEFINITION --- p.4 / Chapter 2.2 --- PREVALENCE --- p.4 / Chapter 2.3 --- AETIOLOGY --- p.4 / Chapter 2.4 --- PATHOLOGY --- p.5 / Chapter 2.5 --- CLINICAL FEATURES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN HAND --- p.5 / Chapter 2.6 --- CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS --- p.7 / Chapter CHAPTER THREE --- HAND DEFORMITIES IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / Chapter 3.1 --- THE HAND --- p.9 / Chapter 3.2 --- THE RHEUMATOID HAND --- p.13 / Chapter 3.4 --- CAUSES OF FLEXION CONTRACTURE AT THE PROXIMAL INTERPHALANEAL JOINT --- p.16 / Chapter CHAPTER FOUR --- SPLINTING FOR THE RHEUMATOID HAND / Chapter 4.1 --- SPLINTING IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS --- p.19 / Chapter 4.2 --- SPLINTING FLEXION CONTRACTURES AT THE PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL (PIP) JOINTS --- p.24 / Chapter 4.3 --- THE MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF SPLINT DESIGN --- p.32 / Chapter CHAPTER FIVE --- HAND ASSESSMENT IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / Chapter 5.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.41 / Chapter 5.2 --- A REVIEW OF THE STANDARDISED HAND FUNCTION ASSESSMENT --- p.42 / Chapter 5.3 --- MEASUREMENT OF GRIP STRENGTHS --- p.48 / Chapter 5.4 --- MEASUREMENT OF ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION OF FINGER JOINTS --- p.52 / Chapter CHAPTER SIX --- DEVELOPMENT OF HAND EVALUATION SYSTEM in RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / Chapter 6.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.56 / Chapter 6.2 --- AIMS OF STUDY --- p.56 / Chapter 6.3 --- DEVELOPMENT OF THE HAND EVALUATION SYSTEM --- p.57 / Chapter 6.4 --- A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HAND GRIP ASSESSMENT TOOLS: THE JAMAR DYNAMOMETER AND THE REC PROTOTYPE GRIP ANALYSER --- p.58 / Chapter 6.5 --- A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE JEBSEN HAND FUNCTION TEST IN HONG KONG --- p.67 / Chapter 6.6 --- ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTIONAL RANGE OF MOTION --- p.77 / Chapter 6.7 --- CONCLUSION --- p.83 / Chapter CHAPTER SEVEN --- THE MAIN STUDY / Chapter 7.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.85 / Chapter 7.2 --- RESEARCH DESIGN --- p.85 / Chapter 7.3 --- DEFINITION OF VARIABLES --- p.86 / Chapter 7.4 --- SUBJECT SELECTION --- p.89 / Chapter 7.5 --- EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES --- p.89 / Chapter 7.6 --- PILOT STUDY --- p.91 / Chapter 7.7 --- STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA --- p.94 / Chapter CHAPTER EIGHT --- RESULTS / Chapter 8.1 --- RESULTS --- p.95 / Chapter 8.1.1 --- Age distribution --- p.96 / Chapter 8.1.2 --- Occupation --- p.98 / Chapter 8.1.3 --- Functional class --- p.98 / Chapter 8.1.4 --- Group characteristics --- p.99 / Chapter 8.1.5 --- Comparison of the effect of corrective splints on hand functions of clients --- p.100 / Chapter 8.1.6 --- Comparison of the effect of two types of corrective splintage on hand functions of clients --- p.103 / Chapter 8.2 --- SUMMARY --- p.113 / Chapter 8.2.1 --- Summary of findings --- p.113 / Chapter 8.2.2 --- Compliance and complication of the splint intervention programme --- p.114 / Chapter CHAPTER NINE --- DISCUSSION / Chapter 9.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.116 / Chapter 9.2 --- COMMENTS ON THE HAND EVALUATION PROTOCOL … --- p.117 / Chapter 9.3 --- DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS OF THE PILOT STUDY --- p.121 / Chapter 9.4 --- DISCUSSION OF THE RESULTS OF THE MAIN STUDY --- p.125 / Chapter 9.5 --- IMPLICATION OF STUDY INTO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE --- p.130 / Chapter 9.6 --- LIMITATION OF THE STUDY --- p.131 / Chapter 9.7 --- SUMMARY --- p.132 / Chapter CHAPTER TEN --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS / Chapter 10.1 --- CONCLUSION --- p.134 / Chapter 10.2 --- RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.138 / Chapter 10.3 --- SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH --- p.139 / APPENDICES / REFERENCES

Thesis (MOccTher.--Faculty of Health Sciences)-University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.D.S.)--Dept. of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, 1990. / Spine title: A T.E.M. investigation of extrusion and R.C.T. on the marmoset periodontal ligament. Typescript (Photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 163-191).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.

Orientador: Alexandre Brait Landulpho / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T08:50:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Vedana_Leonardo_M.pdf: 860292 bytes, checksum: cbeda2c9e71e9f5e1171bac210c12073 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o comportamento da atividade eletromiográfica durante a função mastigatória, em pacientes portadores de alterações funcionais do sistema estomatognático, submetidos à terapia por meio de aparelhos interoclusais planos. Para a realização das avaliações eletromiográficas foi utilizado o sistema de diagnóstico computadorizado K6 - I DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (Myo-Tronics, Inc.; Tukwila, W.A.; USA). Foram examinados e tratados vinte voluntários, com idade entre 18 e 53 anos, de ambos os sexos. As avaliações eletromiográficas para a verificação da atividade elétrica dos músculos masseter e temporal fascículo anterior, foram realizadas antes do tratamento e após 90, 120, e 150 dias de utilização dos aparelhos interoclusais planos, sendo que estes aparelhos receberam modificações nos dias 90 (guia em canino) e 120 (guia em grupo) respectivamente. Os dados coletados de cada fase do estudo foram submetidos a uma análise estatística através de um modelo de egressão linear simples. Após análise dos resultados obtidos, não se observou diferenças estatisticamente significativas para as três fases do estudo (p>0,05), porém pode-se observar que a atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior, tenderam ao equilíbrio bilateral no decorrer do tratamento / Abstract: This study investigated through computerized electromyography (EMG) the effectiveness of interocclusal appliances ín assessing patients with functional changes in the stomatognathic system. Twenty volunteers, aged 18-53 years, both genders, presenting with signs and symptoms of functional changes ín the stomatognathic system, were examined and treated. Electrical activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles was measured and recorded before treatment and 90, 120, and 150 days postoperatively. Appliances were modified at day 90 (Canine guidance) and 120 (group guidance). Data were statistically analyzed using a simple linear regression mode!. A bilateral balance during treatment was obseryed for the EMG activity. of the masseter and anterior temporalis, under masticatory function; however; no statistically significant difference was observed. / Mestrado / Protese Dental / Doutor em Clínica Odontológica

Orientador: Wilkens Aurelio Buarque e Silva / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-04T00:58:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Santos_SidneySaint'Clair_D.pdf: 775564 bytes, checksum: 3773083a765391d32e47600112182852 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004 / Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o espaço funcional livre e as modificações na posição da mandíbula, no plano sagital (ântero-posterior) e no plano frontal látero-lateral), utilizando a eletrognatografia computadorizada (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics Co, U.S.A.), em pacientes portadores de alterações funcionais do sistema estomatognático, tratados com aparelhos de superfície oclusal plana modificados (com guias em incisivos e caninos). A amostra aleatória foi composta por 15 pacientes submetidos aos exames previstos na ficha clínica do CETASE (Centro de Estudos e Tratamento das Alterações do Sistema Estomatognático) para a confirmação das variáveis para inclusão e para exclusão na amostra, dentre elas os portadores de alterações degenerativas. As avaliações foram realizadas antes da instalação dos aparelhos, com 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias após a instalação dos mesmos. Os resultados mostraram que o espaço funcional livre teve aumento significativo em função do tempo de tratamento / Abstract: The aim of this research was to evaluate changes in the mandible position, in sagittal plane (anteroposterior) and in frontal plane, using computerized electrognathography (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics Co, U.S.A.) in patients who suffer from functional changes in the stomatognathic system, treated with modified flat occlusal surface appliances (guidances on incisors and canines). The random sample was composed of 15 patients submitted to examinations foreseen on the CETASE (Center of Studies and Treatment of stomatognathic System Alterations) history chart, to confirm variables for inclusion and for exclusion on the sample, including patients suffering from degenerative changes. The evaluations were taken before the appliances were set and within 30,60,90 and 120 days after. The results showed that the free-way space had an statistically significant difference higher on behalf of time treatment / Doutorado / Protese Dental / Doutor em Clínica Odontológica

Orientador: Frederico Andrade e Silva / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-18T16:01:27Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Nichthauser_Brigitte_D.pdf: 1319982 bytes, checksum: 5e3da710ecebf21a90f72dfc1defa7db (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: Este estudo avaliou a evolução clínica dos sinais e sintomas otológicos relatados por 25 voluntários, com predominância para o gênero feminino, pertencentes ao banco de pacientes do serviço de otorrinolaringologia do ambulatório "Araújo Lima", da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, com idade média de 46,7 anos, portadores de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM), tratados com aparelhos oclusais lisos e planos. Transtornos otorrinolaringológicos agudos ou crônicos de origem médica foram fatores de exclusão. Em cada voluntário, antes e após o período de tratamento, foram realizadas tomadas radiográficas transcranianas oblíquas bilaterais das articulações temporomandibulares (ATMs) e exames audiométricos. A otalgia relatada foi mensurada com uma escala visual analógica (EVA) modificada. A cefaléia, tonteira, zumbido nos ouvidos, sensação de surdez e prurido nos ouvidos obtiveram remissão estatisticamente significante após o tratamento. A otalgia aos 90 dias de tratamento apresentou remissão total em 72% da amostra. As radiografias transcranianas antes e após o tratamento mostraram mudança da posição das cabeças da mandíbula nas fossas mandibulares em abertura máxima. Os exames audiométricos mostraram resultados normais e sem modificação após tratamento. Concluiu-se que o tratamento foi efetivo na remissão dos sinais e sintomas otológicos e a EVA modificada foi um instrumento eficiente na mensuração da otalgia / Abstract: The aim of this study was to report aural signs and symptoms on 25 volunteers, mainly female, whose mean age was 46,7 years, with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD), originary from the otorhinolaryngological outpatient service in "Araújo Lima" clinical facilities, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, treated with flat occlusal splints. Acute or chronic otorrhinolaryngological diseases caused exclusion of volunteers from the study. From each volunteer bilateral transcranial temporomandibular joints (TMJ) radiographs and audiometric tests were obtained before and after intervention. Reported aural discomfort was accessed with a modified Visual Analogical Scale (VAS). Headache, dizziness, buzzing on the ears, deafness sensation and itching in the ears were reported to statistically decrease after intervention. Otalgia was reported to disappear after 90 days of treatment in 72% of volunteers. Post-treatment transcranial radiographs revealed changes in condilar position when mouth was maximally open. Audiometric tests produced normal results, with no changes after treatment. It was concluded that the intervention was effective, reducing signs and symptoms of aural origin, and the modified VAS was an effective instrument to access otalgia / Doutorado / Protese Dental / Doutor em Clínica Odontológica

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS, Shin splints) is very common in military personnel accounting for up to 35% of incidences, which is almost twice the incidence seen in the average active individual. Each year there is in increase number of injuries in Army recruits. Though Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are known for commissioning approximately 60% of 2nd Lieutenants and 40% of generals on active Army duty, no research has been done examining MTSS occurrences in relation to military management practices. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between military management practices and the prevalence of shin splints in Army ROTC cadets. The study consisted of 63 Army ROTC cadets. The data was explored by addressing frequencies, descriptive statistics, crosstabs and correlations of the data. MTSS incidences had a significant relationship with days missed, endurance training, ROTC classification and ROTC club participation.