Search for dissertations about: "Functional capacity"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 698 swedish dissertations containing the words Functional capacity.

  2. 6. Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) muscle power, muscle strength and functional capacity in Scandinavian women and men - Effects of ageing

    Author : Cecilia Elam; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stretch-shortening cycle peak muscle power; Physical performance; Ageing; Physiotherapy; Functional capacity;

    Abstract : Ageing is associated with a gradual decline in physical function due to age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and muscle power, leading to loss of independence. Physical therapists employ various tests to assess of physical functional performance, postural control, and muscle strength. READ MORE

  4. 7. To return or not return? Predictive factors for return to work in persons with musculoskeletal disorders – prospective studies over a 10-year period

    Author : Marie C Lydell; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : certified sick leave; functional capacity; job strain; motivation; musculoskeletal disorders; pain; physical capacity; qualitative content analysis; quality of life; return to work; sense of coherence; working life;

    Abstract : ackground: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a major reason for sick leave and results in individual suffering as well as economical consequences for both the individual and society. It is important to study variables from a multidimensional perspective to predict sustainable return to work (RTW). READ MORE

  5. 8. Disease-related malnutrition: Energy balance, body composition and functional capacity in patients on oral nutritional support after major upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Author : Lotta Copland; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; energy balance; body composition; functional capacity; nutritional therapy; surgery;

    Abstract : Background: Patients with cancer of the upper gastrointestinal tract are susceptible to malnutrition. Surgery is the only curative treatment although the procedure may negatively impact nutritional status. READ MORE

  6. 9. Lung function in relation to exercise capacity in health and disease

    Author : Amir Farkhooy; Andrei Malinovschi; Christer Janson; Hans Hedenström; Harrpa Arnardottir; Ann Ekberg Jansson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Exercise capacity; Exercise test; Lung function; Spirometri; Diffusion capacity; COPD; Pulmonary hypertension; Clinical Physiology; Klinisk fysiologi;

    Abstract : Background: Exercise capacity (EC) is widely recognized as a strong and independent predictor of mortality and disease progression in various diseases, including cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Furthermore, it is generally accepted that exercise capacity in healthy individuals and in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases is mainly limited by the maximum cardiac output. READ MORE

  7. 10. Functional and Renewable Galactoglucomannan-based Hydrogels

    Author : Jens Voepel; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Ulrica Edlund; Gunnar Henriksson; Margaretha Söderqvist; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Polysaccharides; hydrogels; swelling; crosslinking; hemicellulose; release; polysackarider; hemicellulosa; hydrogel; läkemedelsfrisättning; förnyelsebar; tvärbindning.; Functional materials; Funktionella material;

    Abstract : Polysaccharides represent an important resource for a variety of products, from food via fuel supply to functional materials of every kind. Here they are, due to their natural diversity found in many special applications, e.g. in the biomedical sector. READ MORE