Search for dissertations about: "Lumbar spine exercises"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Lumbar spine exercises.

2. 1. Back pain post partum : clinical and experimental studies

   Author : Lena Nilsson-Wikmar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Activity limitations; back pain; kinematics; lifting; mobility; pain; pain provocation test; pelvic girdle pain; physiotherapy; pregnancy; post partum; rehabilitation; women;

   Abstract : Background: Half or more of pregnant women experience back pain at some time during pregnancy. Even though back pain exists post partum, it is not well documented and detailed studies concerning different back pain localisations, experiences of pain and activity abilities are scarce. READ MORE

4. 2. Swedish teamgym : injury incidence, mechanism, diagnosis and postural control

   Author : Marita L Harringe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Teamgym is a fairly new and popular form of gymnastics originating in Scandinavia. Among the gymnastics disciplines teamgym attracts the highest number of gymnasts in Sweden. The discipline differs in several ways from the most known form of gymnastics, artistic gymnastics. READ MORE

5. 3. Isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults : a randomized controlled trial

   Author : Hans Möller; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Isthmic spondylolisthesis, i.e. the slipping of one vertebra on another due to a defect in the pars interarticularis, is a common radiological finding in the general population and can sometimes be the source of chronic low back pain. READ MORE

6. 4. Community-based osteoporosis prevention: Physical activity in relation to bone density, fall prevention, and the effect of training programmes : The Vadstena Osteoporosis Prevention Project

   Author : Ann-Charlotte Grahn Kronhed; Margareta Möller; Toomas Timpka; Leif Svanström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vadstena Osteoporosis Prevention Project VOPP ; weight-bearing training study; physical activity; training programmes; elderly; forearm bone mineral density BMD ; balance-training; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

   Abstract : This thesis is based on studies of the ten-year community-based intervention programme entitled, the Vadstena Osteoporosis Prevention Project (VOPP). The specific aims of the research were to describe the effects of physical activity and training programmes on bone mass and balance performance in adults, to determine whether a fall risk prevention programme could motivate personal actions among the elderly, to ascertain whether the intervention programme could reduce the incidence of forearm and hip fractures. READ MORE