Search for dissertations about: "physiotherapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 99 swedish dissertations containing the word physiotherapy.

  2. 1. Multidimensional Aspects of Dystonia : Description and Physiotherapy Management

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Lena Zetterberg; Uppsala universitet.; [2008]
    Keywords : TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; disability; dystonia; health; movement analysis; physiotherapy; quality of life;

    Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of this research was to increase the knowledge about dystonia by identifying factors that influence self-reported quality of life and health in this disorder and to determine what factors predict disability. A further aim was to develop an objective outcome measure for quantifying the movement dysfunction in cervical dystonia (CD) and evaluate effects of physiotherapy. READ MORE

  4. 2. A 3-year lifestyle intervention in primary health care : effects on physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life and cost-effectiveness

    University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå university

    Author : Kerstin Margareta Eriksson; Umeå universitet.; Umeå universitet.; [2010]
    Keywords : TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; lifestyle intervention; primary health care; physical activity; cardiovascular risk factors; quality of life; cost-effectivenesss; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Background: A sedentary lifestyle diminishes quality of life (QOL) and contributes to increasing prevalence of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and thus increases the economic burden on health care and society. Expensive and tightly controlled lifestyle interventions reduce cardiovascular risk and onset of diabetes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of Deep Breathing Exercises after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Elisabeth Westerdahl; Uppsala universitet.; [2004]
    Keywords : TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; Physical therapy; atelectasis; breathing exercises; coronary artery bypass; computed tomography; physiotherapy; postoperative care; postoperative complications; respiratory function tests; thoracic surgery; Sjukgymnastik;

    Abstract : Deep breathing exercises are widely used in the postoperative care to prevent or reduce pulmonary complications, but no scientific evidence for the efficacy has been found after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The aim of the thesis was to describe postoperative pulmonary function and to evaluate the efficacy of deep breathing exercises performed with or without a blow bottle device for positive expiratory pressure (PEP) 10 cmH2O or an inspiratory resistance-positive expiratory pressure (IR-PEP) mask with an inspiratory pressure of -5 cmH2O and an expiratory pressure of +10 to +15 cmH2O. READ MORE

  6. 4. Congenital muscular torticollis

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Anna Öhman; Göteborgs universitet.; University of Gothenburg.; [2007]
    Keywords : TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; congenital muscular torticollis; infant; neck ROM;

    Abstract : Congenital Muscular torticollis Anna Öhman. Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Division of Physical Therapy, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 5. The meaning of physiotherapy experiences of parents of young adults with impairment

    University dissertation from Luleå : Luleå tekniska universitet

    Author : Lilly Ekenberg; Luleå tekniska universitet.; Luleå University of Technology.; [2000]
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to increase the understanding of the meaning of physiotherapy when fathering and mothering a child with impairment. The research has been focused on parents’ experiences of their participation in physiotherapy training of their child. READ MORE