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Prevention and personalized treatments in knee osteoarthritis: an Initial Training Network (KNEEMO)
Start date: Apr 29, 2014, End date: Apr 28, 2018,
"Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disorder, currently affecting over 8 million people within the EU, for which currently no cure is available. Adverse biomechanics, affected through some of the major health issues of our time (ageing, obesity, sedentary lifestyle) lie at the heart of the disease.The research theme of the KNEEMO ITN is “towards targeted and tailo ...
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Ankle and Foot Orthotic Personalisation via Rapid Manufacturing (A-FOOTPRINT)
Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2013,
Disabling foot and ankle pain is common; it impacts negatively on health related quality of life, and it is has major cost implications on health systems across Europe. Foot and ankle orthoses are an effective treatment for these conditions. However, the market is dominated by low cost mass produced products, craftsmanship built customised devices with delivery times >15 days, and a limited ran ...
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