Search for dissertations about: "Rehabiliteringsmedicin"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 52 swedish dissertations containing the word Rehabiliteringsmedicin.
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16. Experimental Aspects on Chronic Whiplash-Associated Pain
Abstract : Introduction: Chronic pain after whiplash trauma (chronic WAD) to the neck is still a common clinical problem in terms of pain management, rehabilitation and insurance claims. In contrast to the increased knowledge concerning mechanisms of chronic pain in general, no clinical guidelines exist concerning assessment, pain control and rehabilitation of patients with chronic WAD. READ MORE
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17. Brain Plasticity and Upper Limb Function After Stroke: Some Implications for Rehabilitation
Abstract : Neuroimaging and neurophysiology techniques were used to study some aspects of cortical sensory and motor system reorganisation in patients in the chronic phase after stroke. Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging, we found that the degree of white matter integrity of the corticofugal tracts (CFT) was positively related to grip strength. READ MORE
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18. Signs, symptoms, and disability related to the musculo-skeletal system : studies of home care personnel and patients with fibromyalgia
Abstract : Low back pain (LBP) and neck/shoulder pain are the major reasons for sickness absence and disability pensions in Sweden. The working situation of home care personnel in Sweden frequently requires heavy lifting and forward bending and workers report high prevalences of work-related musculo-skeletal pain and high frequencies of work accidents, especially lower back injuries. READ MORE
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19. Cognitive functions in drivers with brain injury : Anticipation and adaption
Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to improve the understanding of what cognitive functions are important for driving performance, investigate the impact of impaired cognitive functions on drivers with brain injury, and study adaptation strategies relevant for driving performance after brain injury. Finally, the predictive value of a neuropsychological test battery was evaluated for driving performance. READ MORE
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20. A follow-up of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, focusing on multimodal rehabilitation
Abstract : Chronic pain is usually defined as pain of more than three months duration. The prevalence of chronic pain among the general population in Sweden is 18%. READ MORE