Search for dissertations about: "Stroke Spasticity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Stroke Spasticity.

2. 1. Spasticity after first-ever stroke

   Author : Erik Lundström; Jörgen Borg; Andreas Terént; Anja Smits; Christian Blomstrand; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; spasticity; upper motor neuron syndrome; UMN syndrome; prevalence; incidence; prediction; disabling spasticity; Neurology; Neurologi; Rehabilitation Medicine; Rehabiliteringsmedicin; Neurology; Neurologi;

   Abstract : The prevalence of spasticity after first-ever stroke is approximately 20%, but there are no data on the prevalence of disabling spasticity.The reported prevalence of pain after stroke varies between 19% and 74%, whether pain is associated with spasticity is not known. READ MORE

4. 2. Life after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

   Author : Svante Wallmark; Elisabeth Ronne-Engström; Erik Lundström; Peter Appelros; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aneurysmal; Attention deficit; Cognitive impairment; Family medicine; Follow-up appointments; General practice; Intracranial aneurysm; Outcome; Primary care; Primary health care; Return to work; Spasticity; Stroke; Subarachnoid hemorrhage; Sweden; Neurokirurgi; Neurosurgery;

   Abstract : Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a devastating disease with mean age of 59 years. SAH accounts for 5% of all stroke and more than one quarter of potential life years lost through stroke. With the advanced neurosurgical methods of today two thirds of the patients survive. READ MORE

5. 3. Tendon transfer mechanics and donor muscle properties : implications in surgical correction of upper limb muscle imbalance

   Author : Eva Pontén; Bertil Romanus; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : laser diffraction; sarcomere length; tendon transfer; spasticity; muscle morphology; myosin heavy chain; capillary; rabbit; human; cerebral palsy; stroke; handkirurgi; hand surgery;

   Abstract : Tendon transfer surgery is used to improve the hand function of patients with nerve injuries, spinal cord lesions, cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, or muscle injuries. The tendon of a muscle, usually with function opposite that of the lost muscle function, is transferred to the tendon of the deficient muscle. READ MORE

6. 4. Rehabilitation and outcomes after spasticity-correcting surgery in the upper limb

   Author : Therese Ramström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; central nervous system diseases; ; muscle spasticity; ; activities of daily living; ; occupational therapy; ; patient-reported outcome measures; ; rehabilitation; ; spinal cord injuries; ; stroke; ; upper extremity; ; motor activity;

   Abstract : Background: The ability to perform everyday life activities is beneficial for one’s self-identity and contributes to human well-being. Enhancement of activity performance is therefore central in all forms of rehabilitation. READ MORE

7. 5. Body function and activity after acute stroke : physiotherapy perspectives

   Author : Disa Sommerfeld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Activity; body function; disability; impairment; muscle spasticity; motor activity; prevalence; prediction; physiotherapy; stroke.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to describe body function and activity from a physiotherapy perspective in patients with stroke. Further aim was to look for feasible prognostic instruments for the length of stay in hospital or nursing home so as to facilitate planning of the subsequent level of care after acute stroke in patients 65 years and older. READ MORE