Search for dissertations about: "Muscular activity"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 93 swedish dissertations containing the words Muscular activity.
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16. Muscle function in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis : A two-year follow-up
Abstract : This is a study of muscle function in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that primarily affects the synovial membrane of joints. Muscle weakness, atrophy and pain occur in adult RA. This may be a consequence of joint pain, stiffness and immobility. READ MORE
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17. ACL injury and surgery : aspects on function, muscular morphometry and effusion
Abstract : Background: ACL injury and reconstructive surgery, globally and in Sweden, has an established orthopedic treatment course. Reconstruction usually is performed on indication of knee instability after attempting an intensive course of rehabilitation. READ MORE
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18. The AfterBabyBodyStudy: Muscular changes, exercising, and activity limitations and their associations with pelvic girdle pain and urinary incontinence in the postpartum period
Abstract : Aim: Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to several symptoms, changes in the pelvic floor muscles and a diastasis recti abdominis (DRA). This thesis aimed to assess and explore stress urinary incontinence, vaginal heaviness, pelvic girdle pain and muscular changes in the postpartum period, in relation to each other, and in relation to exercising, activity limitations and women’s experiences. READ MORE
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19. Health-enhancing physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis : prevalence, intervention and assessment
Abstract : Background and Aim: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with poor health and functioning, and increased risk of cardiovasculardisease. Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA), defined in the present work as “a minimum of 30 minutes of at least moderately intense daily physical activity, whereof at least twice weekly circuit training sessions including both aerobic and muscular strength training”, is a key component in the life-long management of RA as it reduces the risk of disability and comorbidity. READ MORE
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20. Ventilatory aspects of sleep and activity in patients with neuromuscular disorders
Abstract : Patients with cervical cord injuries (M) and slowly progressive neuromuscular diseases, such as prior polio and muscular dystrophy, often have decreased ventilatory capacity. This could affect both their daytime level of activity and sleep quality. READ MORE