The equality committee at the Department of Geology and the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES) has the following members: Student representative from SNG Kristina Blennow, Professor, INES Ricardo Guillén, IT technician, INES (convener) Erica Jaakkola, PhD Student, INES Mats Rundgren, Researcher, Geology Ingrid Urban, PhD Student, Geology Cindy Ureña, PhD Student, Geology

https://www.geology.lu.se/about-us/department-management/equal-opportunity-group - 2025-07-09

Modelling the Regional and Global Earth System (MERGE)Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate (BECC)

https://www.geology.lu.se/research/centers-excellence - 2025-07-09

growth, collision and break-up Photo: Anders Scherstén The Earth’s crust is formed and continuously reworked by magmatic and metamorphic processes as a consequence of plate tectonics and by mantle plume activity. Our research is directed towards reconstructions of continental blocks (e.g. supercontinents), terrane analysis in time and space, and crustal growth through time. Our research is done in

https://www.geology.lu.se/research/research-themes/continental-crust - 2025-07-09

Åreskutan. 12th International Eclogite Conference in Åre, Sweden, August 20-29, 2017   Theme: High-and ultrahigh-pressure rocks – keys to lithosphere dynamics through geologic time   Dear Colleagues and Friends of eclogites, other HP- and UHP-metamorphic rocks, and mountain-building processes, We are pleased to inform you that online registration has opened for the 12th International Eclogite Conf

https://www.geology.lu.se/research/events/12th-international-eclogite-conference - 2025-07-09

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ACL The abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL is one of two cruciate ligaments in the knee that gives the knee stability. Aggrecan A proteoglycan (a protein to which long carbohydrate chains are attached) is a central component of the extracellular matrix in the articular cartilage. The function of aggrecan is to draw water into

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-z - 2025-07-09

There are many misconceptions about osteoarthritis. Below we debunk four of the most common myths about the joint disease. Myth 1: OA only affects the elderly No. The risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) does increase with age; however, even young adults may develop the disease. OA in young people is in most cases due to a previous joint injury. Myth 2: OA is a wear and tear injury and exercise

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/common-oa-myths - 2025-07-09

Losing weight can reduce osteoarthritis pain and increase joint mobility. Overweight, obesity, and osteoarthritis More than 1.9 billion adults over the age of 18 are overweight. A BMI (body mass index) of over 25 is deemed overweight and a BMI of over 30 indicates obesity. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA). The prevalence of overweight and obesity is steadily incre

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/weight-loss - 2025-07-09

Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications are sometimes necessary as an addition to first-line treatment. Although research is underway, there is currently no medication that can slow down, stop, or reverse the progress of osteoarthritis (OA). However, there are several painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications that provide temporary symptom relief. First-line treatment (information, exerc

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/drugs-medications-oa - 2025-07-09

Assistive devices including mobility aids and ergonomic tools can make everyday life easier for people with osteoarthritis. For people suffering from, knee, hip, or hand osteoarthritis (OA), it may become increasingly difficult to carry out everyday tasks and activities. This difficulty can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, a variety of mobility aids, orthopaedic aids, and erg

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/assistive-devices - 2025-07-09

TENS, acupuncture, and hyaluronic acid injections are examples of alternative treatments that may relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. According to research, most alternative treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) provide either minimal and limited symptom relief or are no better than placebo. However, the placebo effect should not be undermined, as it can be very strong, having the ability to make a pers

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/alternative-treatments - 2025-07-09

Glucosamine, rosehip, and turmeric are examples of natural remedies that are said to be able to relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Ginger is believed to be able to relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation. Several different herbal medicines and supplements are marketed for osteoarthritis (OA) symptom relief. Examples of common herbal medicines include rosehip powder, turmeric, ginger, and green-li

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/herbal-medicines-supplements - 2025-07-09

PRP and cartilage cell transplantation for osteoarthritis are still considered controversial treatments. PRP and cartilage cell transplantation as treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) remain controversial. They are considered experimental treatments and lack scientific evidence to support their use for treating OA. More clinical studies are needed to be able to draw proper conclusions about the poss

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/prp-cartilage-transplantation - 2025-07-09

X-ray of a knee joint with osteoarthritis (left) and a knee joint with a knee replacement implant (right). Arthroplasty is the most common surgical procedure for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Between 25,000–30,000 knee and hip arthroplasties are performed each year in Sweden. During an arthroplasty, the damaged joint is replaced either partially (half knee replacement) or complet

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/joint-replacement-surgery - 2025-07-09

Apart from arthroplasty, other surgical procedures can be performed on osteoarthritis-affected joints. Which procedure is most appropriate largely depends on the joint affected. Despite joint replacement surgery being the most commonly performed surgery on people with osteoarthritis (OA), other OA-affected joints such as the big toe or wrist may also require some form of surgery. If other treatmen

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/other-joint-surgeries - 2025-07-09

Aerobic exercise, strength training, or individualized exercises? There are several ways to keep physically active if you have osteoarthritis. Aerobic exercise Regular aerobic exercise not only relieves osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms but also improves physical and mental health. Aerobic exercise is exercise that increases both heart rate and the body’s oxygen uptake. Increased oxygen uptake not only

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa/types-exercise - 2025-07-09

Here you can find instructional videos with exercises for both knee and hip osteoarthritis. Keep in mind that these are only examples. Exercises should be individualized based on age, mobility, flexibility, and pain severity with the help of a physiotherapist. The knee and hip exercises can easily be performed both at home and in the gym.  For example, if you don't have a stepper at home, you can

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa/exercise-examples - 2025-07-09

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 thereby not uncommon and there is a strong link between

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury - 2025-07-09

A previous joint injury is the most common cause of osteoarthritis in young individuals. Injury prevention training should therefore be integrated into sports practice to reduce the risk of knee injuries and thus minimize the risk of developing osteoarthritis later in life. Photo: Kenneth Landgren To prevent knee injuries and thereby also prevent osteoarthritis (OA), it is crucial that sports club

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/injury-prevention - 2025-07-09

I-PROTECT is a research project focusing on the implementation of injury prevention training for youth handball players (13-17-year-olds) in Sweden. The project is a collaboration between Lund University, the handball clubs H43 Lund and LUGI HF, the Regional Handball Federation in South Sweden, and the Swedish Handball Federation. Together, we develop and implement injury prevention training progr

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/i-protect - 2025-07-09

Here you can find researcher profiles of active LOAD (Lund OsteoArthritis Division) members. You can read about their ongoing research, what led them into research and what their hopes are for the future of osteoarthritis research. If you're lucky, they may even share a good book or film suggestion! Patrik Önnerfjord, a researcher in molecular skeletal biology at Lund University. The machine pictu

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers - 2025-07-09