Search for dissertations about: "Bengt H. Sjölund"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Bengt H. Sjölund.

2. 1. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy : influence of restraint and type of training on performance and on brain plasticity

   Author : Christina Brogårdh; Bengt H Sjölund; Michael Nilsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Medicine; Constraint induced movement therapy; hand; stroke; group practise; reliability; mode of training; dexterity; brain plasticity; Medicin; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine;

   Abstract : Partial paralysis of the hand is one of the main impairments after stroke. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIT) is a new treatment technique that appears to improve upper extremity function after stroke. READ MORE

4. 2. Relationships between Psychological Factors, Disability, Quality of Life and Health in Chronic Pain Disorders

   Author : Björn Börsbo; Björn Gerdle; Michael Peolsson; Bengt H Sjölund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Chronic pain is a very common condition with a prevalence of 40-65% in the community. The high prevalence of chronic pain causes a lot of human suffering but also high societal costs. The development and maintenance of chronic pain constitutes a complex interplay between neurobiological, psychosocial and genetic factors. READ MORE

5. 3. Identification of subgroups in experimental and chronic pain : Sensory, emotional and evaluative aspects

   Author : Ragnhild Raak; Bengt H. Sjölund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : One hundred and two healthy subjects, 32 fibromyalgia patients and 12 chronic low back pain patients were included in the study. Quantitative sensory tests were performed to identify thermal hyperalgesia in the fibromyalgia group and to compare the results with those in healthy pain-free subjects. READ MORE