Background
Kannus, Veli Pekka was born on July 29, 1959 in Kangasala, Tampere, Finland. Son of Pauli Aulis and Pirkko Amalia (Ulvinen) Kannus.
(Focuses on the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, physi...)
Focuses on the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, physiology and pathology of human tendons. Topics covered in the text include: construction, function, metabolism and biomechanics; embryonal and postnatal development; pathologies and anomalies; effects of physical activity, immobilization, rehabilitation and ageing; history of tenotomy; injuries, disorders and diseases; diagnostic and treatment principles; healing, transplants and regeneration.
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educator sports medicine physician
Kannus, Veli Pekka was born on July 29, 1959 in Kangasala, Tampere, Finland. Son of Pauli Aulis and Pirkko Amalia (Ulvinen) Kannus.
Doctor of Medicine, Medical School Tampere, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, Medical School Tampere, 1988. Associate professor, University Jyväskylä, Finland, 1991.
Associate professor, University Tampere, 1995.
Resident physician Research Center Sports Medicine, Tampere, 1987-1991. Research fellow physician University Vermont, Burlington, 1989-1990. Specialist in sports medicine Research Center Sports Medicine, Tampere, 1991-1992.
Senior research fellow Accident and Trauma Research Center UKK Institute, 1992, chief physician, head Accident and Trauma Research Center, since 1993. Professor injury prevention University Tampere, 2000—2005. Visiting professor University Vermont School Medicine, Burlington, 1994.
Consultant in field of sports, exercise and osteoporosis. Keynote lecturer IV World Congress on Sports Science, Monaco, 1997, others. Member editorial bd Isokinetics and Exercise Science, Sports Medicine Digest, Physical Sportsmedicine, British Journal Sports Medicine, Clinical Journal Sport, Osteoporosis International.
(Focuses on the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, physi...)
Member Finnish Society Sports Medicine (president since 1992), Scandinavian Foundation Medicine and Science in Sports (president 1997-1998), New York Academy Science.
Married Johanna Maarit Vihervuori, July 22, 1989. Children: Katariina, Kristian.