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professor, physioterapist Research area: The human being in motion My research is about various aspects of our mobility, such as balance system strategies and physical activity. Since mobility and being able to be physically active are cornerstones for achieving and maintaining good health, my research is also about the interventions that make this possible, such as the Supported Osteoarthritis Se

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/eva-ekvall-hansson - 2026-05-07

Below you will find lectures on osteoarthritis from the webinar "När minnet sviktar eller leder gör ont" which was arranged on October 6, 2021, by Lund University and Kockska Stiftelsen in collaboration with The Arthritis Portal and Region Skåne. The lectures are in Swedish but all have English subtitles. See the whole webinar (in Swedish) Subtitles in English coming soon! 

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-webinar - 2026-05-07

What we know today about osteoarthritis has come a long way since British doctor John Kent Spender first discussed the term "osteoarthritis" in his article in The Lancet in 1886. The joint disease can however be traced back to the age of the dinosaurs and is thereby one of our oldest known diseases. Today, researchers at Lund University, are amongst those driving osteoarthritis research forward. S

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research - 2026-05-07

Exercising your OA-affected joints is really important  Agneta had long struggled with pain in her right knee, but because she felt she could still manage daily life despite the discomfort, it took a while before she sought medical advice. However, delaying seeking care meant postponing the right treatment, which eventually led to an emergency hospital visit. At the hospital, she underwent an X-ra

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/my-oa-story/my-story-agneta - 2026-05-07

The Arthritis Portal is an initiative by researchers at Lund University with the aim to share accurate and up-to-date information about osteoarthritis including the latest developments in osteoarthritis research. The Arthritis Portal has been made possible to launch thanks to generous contributions from The Foundation for Assistance to the Disabled in southern Sweden (Stiftelsen för bistånd åt rör

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-us - 2026-05-07

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/arthritisportal - 2026-05-07

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Exercise and osteoarthritis Young with osteoarthritis Do you have healthy knees and want to contribute to osteoarthritis research? Herbal medicines Arthroplasty Diagnosing OA Similar diseases OA after joint injury Truths and myths about osteoarthritis FAQ Like us on Facebook!

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/startpage - 2026-05-07

Old age, a previous joint injury, gender and weight are examples of risk factors for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex joint disease as it is often difficult to know the exact cause for why a person develops the disease. What we do know, is that several genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors play a role in increasing the risk of developing OA The more risk factors present, the

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/risk-factors-oa - 2026-05-07

Stiffness, pain, and swelling of the joints can be signs of osteoarthritis (OA). However, depending on which joint is affected, these symptoms may vary. Listed below are the most common symptoms of OA in different joints. Experiencing stiffness or pain in one or more joints, especially after applying pressure to the joint, may be symptoms of OA. The more risk factors you have (OA in the family, be

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/symptoms-oa - 2026-05-07

Although there is no guaranteed way to avoid being affected by osteoarthritis, there are several external risk factors that can be reduced to prevent developing the joint disease. There is no guaranteed way to avoid being affected by osteoarthritis (OA), however, the fewer risk factors present, the smaller the risk is of being affected by the disease. Risk factors such as genes, biological gender,

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/preventing-oa - 2026-05-07

Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body but most commonly affects the knees, hips and fingers. Knees Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis. The risk of developing OA of the knee increases with age, but even younger individuals can be affected by the joint disease. When a young person develops knee OA it is most often a consequence of a former knee injur

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/commonly-affected-joints - 2026-05-07

A clinical diagnosis where an X-ray often isn’t necessary. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a clinical diagnosis, meaning that a diagnosis should be made primarily through a clinical examination by a doctor or a physiotherapist. As OA can affect a joint long before the disease is visible on an x-ray which is why a diagnosis is based on symptoms, risk factors, and medical history.  Sometimes OA is difficult

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/diagnosing-oa - 2026-05-07

A previous joint injury increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis already between the ages of 25-35. Young athletes who have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear or a meniscus injury may proceed to develop knee osteoarthritis already 15-20 years after their injury. Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) at an early age is not uncommon and there is a strong link between severe

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury - 2026-05-07

Asian Studies - a career for the future! Alumni events are held annually under the title "Asian Studies: A Career for the Future." These events aim to provide insights into career paths and opportunities related to Asian studies through guest speakers, who are alumni that have pursued various career paths in the field. This provides a valuable networking opportunity for current students who are in

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/after-your-studies/previous-alumni-events - 2026-05-07

Niall Duggan graduated from the Masters Programme in Asian Studies in 2007. He is now the Director of the MSC International Public Policy and Diplomacy at Department of Government, University College Cork, Ireland (UCC). Why did you decide to study the Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund University? After finishing my undergraduate programme I developed an interest in International politic

https://www.ace.lu.se/meet-alumnus-niall-duggan - 2026-05-07

Sune Petersen graduated from the Master's Programme in Asian Studies in 2015 and is now a Project Administrator at DIGNITY - Danish Institute Against Torture. Why did you decide to study the Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund University? After ending my Bachelor’s Degree, I wanted to specialize in Asian Security Studies and I had to choose to study security studies in Denmark and Asian St

https://www.ace.lu.se/meet-alumnus-sune-petersen - 2026-05-07

3 credits The course is open for PhD students working on contemporary East and South-East Asia. Preference is given to students enrolled in a Swedish University. The students are expected to already have a basic understanding of research ethics and relevant laws in the Swedish and European context. The course focuses on the special ethical issues that can emerge when doing research in or on author

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/doctoral-studies-east-and-south-east-asian-studies/research-ethics-and-fieldwork-authoritarian-context - 2026-05-07

7,5 credits The interdisciplinary research field of East and South-East Asian Studies is addressed and analysed in this PhD course (7.5 credits). The focus is on the history, development and relevance of area studies in terms of understanding the contemporary social processes and problems in East and South-East Asia. Delimited area studies on China, Japan and South-East Asia are also discussed. Th

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/graduate-school-asian-studies/phd-courses/critical-perspectives-east-and-south-east-asian-studies - 2026-05-07

7,5 credits, fall semester 2023 In this course ‘ideology’ is understood as a ubiquitous phenomenon that underpin political, social and cultural beliefs and practices. The course studies how ideologies are formed, translated and contested during different historical periods and in different societies and contexts in the region. It addresses how ideologies shape people’s everyday life, including the

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/graduate-school-asian-studies/phd-courses/ideologies-east-and-south-east-asia-legacies-and-contemporary-developments - 2026-05-07

The course surveys and analyzes the momentous cultural, social, political and economic changes that have taken place in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since the early 1980s. The course starts with a brief account of contemporary history, religion and culture, as well as geography and demography. The course examines the co-existence of continuity and change in relation to identity, beliefs, a

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/master-level-courses/cosm23-contemporary-chinese-society - 2026-05-07