Search for dissertations about: "Börje Rehn"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Börje Rehn.
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1. Musculoskeletal disorders and whole-body vibration exposure among professional drivers of all-terrain vehicles
Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders are common among professional driver groups. Ergonomic risk factors at work are often suggested as causative, aggravating or preserving. READ MORE
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2. Postural balance, physical activity and capacity among young people with intellectual disability
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate postural balance, physical activity, physical capacity and their associations in young people (16-20 years) with intellectual disability (ID), mild to moderate. The aim was also to study the reliability and concurrent validity of postural balance tests. READ MORE
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3. COPD in primary care : exploring conditions for implementation of evidence-based interventions and eHealth
Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. Symptoms and comorbidities associated with COPD affect the whole body. Clinical guidelines for COPD recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) including exercise training and education promoting self-management strategies. READ MORE
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4. Seated postural reactions to mechanical shocks : laboratory studies with relevance for risk assessment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among drivers
Abstract : Professional drivers of off-road vehicles, driving on irregular terrain such as in forestry, agriculture and mining, are exposed to whole-body vibration and mechanical shocks. These driver groups have reported severe musculoskeletal problems in the spine, but the association to seated postural reactions is not fully understood. READ MORE