Search for dissertations about: "Åsa Bartonek"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Åsa Bartonek.

2. 1. Ambulation in persons with myelomeningocele

   Author : Åsa Bartonek; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Ambulation - Myelomeningocele - Orthoses- Energy expenditure;

   Abstract : The aim was to study ambulatory function in persons with myelomeningocele. Different systems used to classify the extent of motor paresis were compared. The classification according to five commonly used systems showed a lack of congruence in classes L3 level and downward. READ MORE

4. 2. Rett syndrome, motor development, mobility and orthostatic reactions : loss of function, difficulties and possibilities

   Author : Gunilla Larsson; Britta Lindström; Ingegerd Witt Engerström; Åsa Bartonek; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rett syndrome; child development; developmental disabilities; gait; impairment; mobility; motivation; motor skills disorders; orthostatic intolerance; physiotherapy; recovery of function.;

   Abstract : Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare, severe neurodevelopmental disorder, which partly develops in a predictable way, and influences many bodily functions. Regression, i.e. loss of earlier achieved abilities, is one of the clinical criteria for RTT. READ MORE