Search for dissertations about: "Ability balance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 265 swedish dissertations containing the words Ability balance.

  1. 1. Walking ability, balance and accidental falls in persons with Multiple Sclerosis

    Author : Ylva Nilsagård; Lars-Gunnar Gunnarsson; Eva Denison; Katrin Boström; Christina H. Opava; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : multiple sclerosis; cooling garment; gait; walking; balance; reliability; validity; accidental falls; prediction; ICF; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : By using a pragmatic paradigm, different research methodologies were employed in this thesis. MS-related symptoms may be exaggerated due to heatsensitivity and it is supposed that cooling garments relieve the symptoms. READ MORE

  2. 2. Physiotherapeutic perspectives on balance control after stroke : exercises, experiences and measures

    Author : Mialinn Arvidsson Lindvall; Anette Forsberg; Agneta Anderzén Carlsson; Peter Appelros; Charlotte Ytterberg; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; balance; physiotherapy; measures; experiences;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate physiotherapeutic perspectives on balance after stroke, in terms of exercises, experiences and measurements. Study I was a pilot randomized controlled trial with 46 persons who had had a stroke, 24 of whom were included in the intervention group and 22 who were included in the control group. READ MORE

  3. 3. On self-efficacy and balance after stroke

    Author : Karin Hellström; Jan Lexell; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Cerebrovascular disorders; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; balance; self-efficacy; treadmill walking; activities of daily living; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Rehabilitation Medicine; rehabiliteringsmedicin;

    Abstract : The general aim of this work was to evaluate the outcome of specialised stroke rehabilitation and to examine the relation between both subjectively perceived and objectively assessed balance and impairments and some activity limitations. A further, integrated aim was to establish some psychometric properties and the usability of a newly developed Falls-Efficacy Scale, Swedish version (FES(S)) in stroke rehabilitation. READ MORE

  4. 4. Special Education in Swedish Upper Secondary Schools : Resources, Ability Grouping and Organisation

    Author : Joacim Ramberg; Mara Westling-Allodi; Rolf Helldin; Rune Sarromaa Hausstätter; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; special education; upper secondary school; democracy; social justice; ability grouping; marginalisation; support; total population survey; Sweden; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : This dissertation aims to examine some aspects of special education in Swedish upper secondary schools. The availability of special education resources, the occurrence of ability grouping and the organisational modalities of special education support are investigated. READ MORE

  5. 5. Work ability in young adults

    Author : Maria Boström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sustainable work ability; young workers; working life; prevention;

    Abstract : Young adults may need special attention in their shift from student life to working life, to guarantee work ability. Being new at the workplace, they may encounter high expectations, resulting in high job demands. Also, they can expect to have a long working life and therefore need to have good work ability when entering the labor market. READ MORE