Search for dissertations about: "Constraint induced movement therapy"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Constraint induced movement therapy.

  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. Lower-extremity constraint-induced movement therapy in individuals with stroke : improvements, experiences, and health-related quality of life

    Author : Ingela Marklund; Xiao-Lei Hu; Britt-Marie Stålnacke; Maria Klässbo; Brynjar Fure; Christina Brogårdh; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; rehabilitation; high-intensity; lower-extremity; constraint-induced movement therapy; physiotherapy; experiences; qualitative content analysis; health-related quality of life; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine;

    Abstract : Background: Stroke is the third-leading cause of disability worldwide, and there are rehabilitation needs not only in the first year but throughout the lifetime. The ability to walk is crucial in everyday life since it affects mobility, self-care, and social activities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Longitudinal development of hand function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy and its relation to brain lesion and treatment

    Author : Linda Nordstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the development of hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP), and to investigate its relation to brain lesion and treatment. Effective hand use is necessary for task performance and independence in everyday activities. READ MORE