Search for dissertations about: "Upper Extremity Disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Upper Extremity Disorder.

2. 1. New aspects of physical work load as a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders

   Author : Marketta Häkkänen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : musculoskeletal disorder; upper limb; neck; shoulder; low back; physical work load; risk factor; job experience; trigger; interview; intervention; exposure assessment;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT This study investigated new aspects of physical load factors as risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among industrial employees. The following issues were in focus: the effect of physical work load and job experience on morbidity from musculoskeletal disorders, the incidence rates and induction times for these disorders, and the triggering factors for incident low back pain. READ MORE

4. 2. Health and ill health in working women – balancing work and recovery

   Author : Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz; Petra Lindfors; Ulf Lundberg; Hege R. Eriksen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Allostatic Load; Biological markers; Dentistry; Exercise; Fatigue; Physical Activity; Public health care; Overcommitment; Reduced working hours; Stress; Upper Extremity Disorder; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Work conditions within the public health care sector are physically and psychosocially demanding. This means that balancing work with recovery is essential for employees in order to avoid ill health and stay healthy. This thesis is based on four studies. READ MORE

5. 3. Children injured in traffic in a medical and psychosocial perspective : causes and consequences

   Author : Eva M Olofsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Posttraumatic stress; PTSD; PTSS; trauma care; road traffic accidents; children; follow-up; injury; disbility; physical consequences; psychological problems; sequel; bicycle accident; helmet; upper extremity injury; head injury; injury severity; psychosocial problems; risk factors;

   Abstract : Aim: To examine the causes and consequences of road traffic injuries in children from a physical and psychosocial perspective, and to identify unfavourable circumstances and children who are at risk of injury and disability. Methods: Study I was a systematic review of the literature on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and PTSD symptoms (PTSS) in children injured in road traffic accidents. READ MORE

6. 4. Treatment of Epicondylalgia and Nerve Entrapments around the Elbow

   Author : Birgitta Svernlöv; Lars Adolfsson; Göran Nylander; Gunnar Kratz; Carl Ekholm; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Disorders causing pain in the elbow region is a common problem and is one of the most frequent forms of work-related health problems. These conditions are thus of major importance from the public health point of view, as well as from that of the suffering individual. READ MORE

7. 5. Welander distal myopathy : clinical and genetic studies

   Author : Gabrielle Åhlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Welander distal myopathy; neurogenic component; rimmed vacuoles; linkage; chromosome 2p13; candidate genes; common founder; homozygous form; variable clinical expression;

   Abstract : Distal myopathies are a group of muscular disorders described in many countries with different inheritance patterns and variable progression rates. Welander distal myopathy (WDM) is characterised by autosomal dominant inheritance, late onset and distal distribution of muscular weakness. Most cases originate from the middle parts of Sweden. READ MORE