Search for dissertations about: "Six-minute walk test"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Six-minute walk test.

2. 1. The clinical value of total isovolumic time

   Author : Gani Bajraktari; Michael Henein; Krister Lindmark; Lars-Åke Brodin; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heart failure; cardiac resynchronization therapy; predictors; echocardiography; total isovolumic time; six-minute walk test; left ventricular dyssynchrony;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the use of Doppler echocardiography markers ofglobal dyssynchrony [total isovolumic time (t-IVT)] in the following 6 studies: 1) Its prognostic role in predicting cardiac events in patients undergoing CABG surgery,compared with conventional global systolic and diastolic measurements. 2) Its additional value in predicting six minute walk test (6-MWT) in patients with leftventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) . READ MORE

4. 2. Cardiorespiratory fitness, insulin sensitivity, and perceptions of obesity treatment in obese children and adolescents

   Author : Gunilla Morinder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Adolescents; body composition; cardiorespiratory fitness; children; insulin sensitivity; obesity; phenomenography; physical activity; physical education classes; reproducibility; 6MWT;

   Abstract : Background and Aims: The childhood obesity epidemic is accelerating throughout the world and is associated with long-term medical and psychosocial consequences. To gain knowledge for clinical practice and further research, the overall aims of this thesis were to explore and describe obese children s and adolescents physical fitness, participation in organized physical activity, and insulin sensitivity (SI). READ MORE

5. 3. Physical capacity in individuals with cerebral palsy : problems, needs and resources, with special emphasis on locomotion

   Author : Christina Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Many individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have difficulties in walking independently because of impaired postural control, abnormal tone and pathological muscular coordination. Walkers are often a prerequisite and are often prescribed for assisting and providing the stability necessary for ambulation. READ MORE

6. 4. Pregnancy-related low back and pelvic girdle pain : with reference to joint hypermobility and treatment

   Author : Anne Lindgren; Per Kristiansson; Thomas Torstensson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Finger joint laxity; Back pain; Pelvic girdle pain; Pregnancy; Postpartum; Injection; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Objectives: To explore if joint mobility, as a measure of connective tissue quality, could be a predictor for pregnancy-related low back pain after pregnancy and to evaluate local corticosteroid injection treatment in women with persistent pelvic girdle pain long after childbirth.Material and methods: To investigate joint mobility in relation to pain, 200 women were examined repeatedly from early pregnancy until three months after delivery. READ MORE

7. 5. Strategies for exercise assessment and training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

   Author : Tania Janaudis-Ferreira; Karin Wadell; Margareta Emtner; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; exercise; assessment; muscle strength; arm function; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

   Abstract : Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not only a common lung disease but is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) helps optimize function and independence by increasing exercise capacity, reducing symptoms and improving health related quality of life (HRQL). READ MORE