Search for dissertations about: "TENS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 188 swedish dissertations containing the word TENS.

2. 1. Itch and Pain Inhibitory Mechanisms in Humans - evidence for a differential control of nociceptive senses

   Author : Hans-Jörgen Nilsson; Neurofysiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neuropsychology; Neurology; Human; TENS; Somatosensory; Pruritus; Analgesia; Pain; Nociception; neurophysiology; Neurologi; neuropsykologi; neurofysiologi;

   Abstract : It is known that stimulation of thin nerve afferents can inhibit itch and pain and that the nociceptive systems have a detailed topographical organisation, with subsystems exhibiting specific excitatory and inhibitory receptive fields. On this basis, a new technique was developed, termed Cutaneous Field Stimulation (CFS), that electrically stimulates thin nerve fibers innervating specific skin fields. READ MORE

4. 2. Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain management Tailored physiotherapy treatment strategies anchored in women's experiences and expectations

   Author : Annika Svahn Ekdahl; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Pregnancy; Pelvic girdle pain; Women’s health; Acupuncture; TENS; Phenomenology;

   Abstract : Introduction: Pregnancy-related pelvic pain (PGP) affects over half of all pregnant women. This pain can significantly impact daily activities and limit the ability to move freely, leading to reduced physical activity, which negatively impacts overall health. READ MORE

5. 3. Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Surgical Care

   Author : Kristofer Bjerså; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Complementary Therapies; Komplementära terapier; Complementary medicine; Komplementära metoder; Complementary and Alternative medicine CAM ; Komplementär och alternativmedicin KAM ; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgical Care; Kirurgisk vård; Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS ; Osteopathic Medicine; Osteopati; Perceptions; Uppfattningar; Knowledge; Kunskap; Epidural Analgesia; Post-thoracic symptoms;

   Abstract : International and national use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is high in the general population and among patients. The level of knowledge about CAM among health care professions is low, but an interest in receiving education about this field has been observed. READ MORE

6. 4. Rehabilitation after stroke : effects of length of stay and treatments to faciliate motor recovery after stroke

   Author : Lars Sonde; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Stroke is the primary cause of long-term disability. Although the effects of stroke unit rehabilitation have been well documented, the specific reasons for this advantage are difficult to single out. READ MORE

7. 5. Photodynamic therapy- pain and aspects of pain relief

   Author : Christina Halldin; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : actinic keratosis; field cancerization; interviews; nerve block; pain; photodynamic therapy; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation;

   Abstract : Photodynamic therapy – pain and aspects of pain relief Christina Halldin Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Sciences at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ABSTRACT Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment option for superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in situ or Bowen’s disease (BD), and actinic keratoses (AK). One of the advantages of PDT is the possibility to treat field cancerization. READ MORE