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Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, several treatment methods can relieve symptoms and delay disease progression. Osteoarthritis (OA) treatment can be divided into three sections of a pyramid, with information, regular exercise, and weight loss (if necessary) at the base of the pyramid. The base consists of first-line treatment for OA and should be offered to all individuals living wit
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments - 2025-12-29
Professor, MD, epidemiologist Research area: Osteoarthritis - from early disease mechanisms to the burden on individuals and society I tend to divide my research into three categories: 1. Molecular processes in osteoarthritis and its various stages with the help of my biobank and advanced measuring instruments in the laboratory. 2. Structural changes that occur in the joint tissues and their possi
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/martin-englund - 2025-12-29
professor, physioterapist Research area: Exercise is good for your joints! My research is mainly targeted at young to middle-aged people who are at an increased risk of sustaining a knee or hip injury or who have an existing injury. A joint injury can result in joint pain, functional instability, physical inactivity, and poor quality of life. It also increases the risk of sustaining new injuries a
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/eva-ageberg - 2025-12-29
Professor Research area: Biomechanics - What happens when we load our body? I do research in biomedical engineering, more specifically in biomechanics. This means that with help from the laws of physics, I try to understand how forces affect our body, and more specifically the tissues. It's a broad subject, but my research focuses on the musculoskeletal system's tissues, i.e. bones, joints, and te
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/hanna-isaksson - 2025-12-29
Chief physician, adjunct professor Research area: Hip diseases in children and their lifelong consequences Hip dysplasia is the medical term for an immature hip joint in which the hip socket doesn't cover the femoral head (ball) properly. A cam deformity is a bone formation between the femoral head and the femoral neck that can cause hip pain and restrict hip mobility (also known as femoroacetabul
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/carl-johan-tiderius - 2025-12-29
Do you have healthy knees and want to contribute to OA research? We are looking for volunteers between 18-35 with healthy knees, i.e. that have not suffered a previous knee injury and/or undergone back or lower extremity surgery. If you have metal implants in your body or are pregnant, you should not partake in this research study. In the event of an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/take-part-research-sweden/research-study-shield - 2025-12-29
A combination of physical activity and patient education should be the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis, regardless of disease stage. Exercise is the best treatment for people with osteoarthritis (OA) as it has the same analgesic effect as painkillers but without side effects. When we exercise, our brain releases endorphins, a hormone that works as the body’s natural painkillers. Exercise a
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa - 2025-12-29
Are you curious about MRI and want to contribute to OA research? Many people suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. Although osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, our knowledge about the course of the disease is limited. With the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we may be able to follow the development of osteoarthritis and learn more about what exactly happens in an OA-af
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/take-part-research-sweden/research-study-menix - 2025-12-29
A Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Program for People with Knee and/or Osteoarthritis. Outcomes and factors associated with response Thérése Jönsson Patient education, exercise, and weight control is the first-line treatment for people with osteoarthritis (OA). In Sweden, a Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Program (SOASP), including patient education and exercise is provided by hea
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/doctoral-theses/2020 - 2025-12-29
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Wireless networkLund University’s wireless network is called Eduroam. Students from other universities that have Eduroam can log in when they are on the Lund University campus. Similarly, Lund University students can connect using an Eduroam network at other universities.How to connect to Eduroam (Lund University's central website)Student accountAs a student at Lund University, you are given a stu
https://www.student.med.lu.se/en/study-areas-and-it/student-account-and-wireless-network - 2025-12-29
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The Academic Support CentreThe Academic Support Centre is there to help you if, for example, you want to improve your study technique, enhance your public speaking skills or become better at writing academic texts.More about the Academic Support Centre (Lund University's central website)Learning support and disabilitiesIf you have a disability, for example dyslexia, a visual impairment or ADHD, we
https://www.student.med.lu.se/en/support-and-tools/resources-and-support-students - 2025-12-29
I learned a lot about how it is to work in a lab in Canada, and of course I got to perform experiments for my own projects as well.Exchange student at University of British Columbia (UBC) When can I study abroad?Semester 4-5You can study courses abroad during semesters 4 and 5. Theoretical courses can be exchanged provided that these can be matched with similar courses at partner universities. Mo
https://www.student.med.lu.se/en/study-abroad-0/study-abroad-opportunities/bachelors-programme-biomedicine - 2025-12-29
Do not miss the opportunity to participate in international virtual activities; courses, conferences, lectures and workshops. On this page you can find virtual activities that are relevant for students at the Faculty of Medicine. The activities are divided into two categories: Open activities, which you register / join yourselfActivities that you apply for through the Faculty of Medicine.Virtual a
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If you want to have access to study spaces after regular opening hours, you will need an LU card. The access card can also be used as a library card at all of Lund university and our libraries. It also gives you faster access to printing and copying. Follow the link below to the LU card website for more information on where and how to get the card.How to get a LU card (LU Card website)BMC and Foru
https://www.student.med.lu.se/en/study-areas-and-it/access-card - 2025-12-29
Essays and degree projects Do you need to get started on your essay? Do you want to make progress on your degree project? Find further information on Lund University's central web page. Search, evaluate and cite – how to do it Tips and help - you find it in the library's guide on the e-learning platform Canvas!Personal support: Ask a question or book library support (web form) Get the formalities
https://www.student.med.lu.se/en/support-and-tools/essays-and-degree-projects - 2025-12-29
Hi there! At the Faculty of Medicine Library, you can access literature in medicine and public health, and get expert help from your dedicated librarian in searching, evaluating, and referencing scientific sources. HOLIDAY SEASONClosed for the holidays 20 December – 6 January.You can still reach us online during the holiday period. Opening HoursOur library at Forum Medicum is staffed from 10:00 to
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The Faculty of Medicine Library has essential textbooks and in-depth literature in medicine and health sciences. You can search for relevant books using the library's online catalogue, Finn. You can easily see which library has the book, reserve books and renew your loans. Library loans at Lund UniversityThe Lund University Search Tool, Finn, will tell you where the book is and if you can borrow i
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Download software to your computer As a student, you have free-of-charge access to a number of programs - find out more! Here you will find a place to study! Get your own access card Do you want to take advantage of our study spaces after regular opening hours? Then you will need an access card. Student account and wireless network The student account is your key for getting access to e-mail, digi
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