Search for dissertations about: "Respiratory muscle strength"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Respiratory muscle strength.
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1. Lung Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Effects of Breathing Exercises in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Abstract : Background: Breathing exercises are widely used after cardiac surgery. The duration of exercises in the immediate postoperative period is not fully evaluated and only limited data regarding the effects of home-based breathing exercises after discharge from hospital have been published. READ MORE
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2. The relevance and assessment of limb muscle function in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Consequences beyond the airways and lungs are common, and include limb muscle dysfunction. READ MORE
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3. Spinal mobility, muscle strength and function in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Different aspects on long term outcome
Abstract : Introduction: The long-term physical function outcome in patients treated for idiopathic scoliosis (IS) during childhood and adolescence has not been fully explored. In addition, there is a lack of studies where different methods to measure pulmonary function are validated in patients with early onset scoliosis. READ MORE
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4. Physiotherapy interventions and outcomes following lung cancer surgery
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of exercise training and inspiratory muscle training and to describe pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, physical performance and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following lung cancer surgery.Study I was a randomised controlled trial including 78 patients radically operated for lung cancer. READ MORE
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5. Hatha yogic exercises for physical function in healthy individuals and patients with obstructive respiratory disorders
Abstract : Background and aim: The use of hatha yogic exercises (YE) is increasing, with both healthy individuals and patients asking for alternative treatments and other means of prevention and exercise. To investigate the physical effects and experiences of practicing YE among different groups thus seem important. READ MORE