Search for dissertations about: "Nordic Walking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Nordic Walking.

  2. 1. Physical activity and exercise in patients with intermittent claudication

    Author : Anna Sandberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Accelerometry; Nordic walking; Peripheral artery disease; Quality of life; Reproducibility of result; Walk test;

    Abstract : Introduction. Supervised exercise is a guideline recommendation in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). As the availability of supervised exercise varies, interest has turned to the more accessible home-based exercise programmes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Physical activity in normal and impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus : effects of walking and Nordic walking on health-related quality of life, cardiovascular risk factors, and mitochondrial gene expression in overweight individuals

    Author : Tomas Fritz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background and aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease associated with the risk of severe cardiovascular complications. Genetic predisposition, a sedentary life- style and overweight may increase the risk of developing T2DM. READ MORE

  5. 3. Physical activity, body composition, inflammation and effects on antioxidative capacity in sedentary adults

    Author : Petra Lundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: For the past fifty years part the population has slowly become sedentary to an extent that it is nowadays considered normal behavior. Parallel with sedentary behavior there is an increase in obesity now reaching epidemic level. READ MORE

  6. 4. The effect of anti-slip devices on pedestrian safety : method development and practical test

    Author : Glenn Berggård; Christer Hydén; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Traffic Engineering; Trafikteknik;

    Abstract : Every winter, more than 100,000 pedestrians in the Nordic countries receive medical treatment as a result of falls on slippery surfaces. In addition, the risk of injury reduces interest in outdoor activities during the wintertime. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mobility Devices in Everyday Life among Very Old Europeans: Aspects of use and changes over time

    Author : Charlotte Löfqvist; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; assistive technology; Assistive devices; occupational therapy; participation; very old people;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to expand the knowledge regarding the use and need of assistive devices, in particular mobility devices, and to investigate how, from a European perspective, the use of them changed during the ageing process. An additional aim was to explore the use of mobility devices in everyday life among very old Swedish women during a five-year period. READ MORE