Search for dissertations about: "Christel Lagerström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Christel Lagerström.

2. 1. Evaluation of and recovery from impairment after Colles' fracture : A physiotherapeutic approach

   Author : Christel Lagerström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Physiotherapy; maximal isometric grip strength; active range of motion; measurement methods; reliability; recovery; Colles fracture; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Rehabilitation Medicine; rehabiliteringsmedicin;

   Abstract : Colles' fracture is one of the most common fractures and is particularly frequent in middle-aged and elderly women. Following acute surgical interventions and immobilization, many of the patients are referred for physiotherapy; but physiotherapy has not been shown to have a beneficial effect on the rate of functional recovery and on residual impairment. READ MORE