Search for dissertations about: "6mwt"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the word 6mwt.
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1. Cardiorespiratory fitness, insulin sensitivity, and perceptions of obesity treatment in obese children and adolescents
Abstract : Background and Aims: The childhood obesity epidemic is accelerating throughout the world and is associated with long-term medical and psychosocial consequences. To gain knowledge for clinical practice and further research, the overall aims of this thesis were to explore and describe obese children s and adolescents physical fitness, participation in organized physical activity, and insulin sensitivity (SI). READ MORE
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2. Physical performance and physical activity in the later stage post-stroke
Abstract : Aims: The overall purpose of this thesis was to increase knowledge about physical performance and activity in the later stage post-stroke by measuring walking performance in different environments coupled to muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness evaluation and self-reported physical activity. Methods: The studies reported in the thesis included a total of 83 subjects with prior stroke living in the community and 144 clinically healthy subjects from the same area. READ MORE
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3. Disability and physical exercise in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1
Abstract : Background: Myotonic dystrophy type 1(DM1) is an inherited, slowly progressive, multi-system disease. There is no overall picture of its effect in individuals, and there is a lack of scientific evidence to support recommendations on physical exercise. READ MORE
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4. Post-polio syndrome : physiotherapeutic analysis and interventions
Abstract : This thesis presents four studies focusing on outcomes of gait performance using gait analysis and/or the Six-minute-walk test (6MWT), in patients with post-polio syndrome (PPS). Further, resistance training in combination with Coenzyme Q10 (Q10) and intravenous immunoglobulin treatment (IvIg) in PPS patients was evaluated. READ MORE
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5. Physical capacity in individuals with cerebral palsy : problems, needs and resources, with special emphasis on locomotion
Abstract : Many individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have difficulties in walking independently because of impaired postural control, abnormal tone and pathological muscular coordination. Walkers are often a prerequisite and are often prescribed for assisting and providing the stability necessary for ambulation. READ MORE