Search for dissertations about: "anxiety and exercise"

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  2. 1. Exercise and Functional Performance in Middle-aged Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

    Author : Carina Thorstensson; Ewa Roos; Ingemar Peterson; Tore Saxne; Lennart Jacobsson; Paul Dieppe; Sektion III; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; reumatologi; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; muscle system; Skeleton; Knee osteoarthritis; Functional performance; Exercise; Physical medicine; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; rehabilitation; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Knee osteoarthritis;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to explore the impact of exercise and functional performance on development and treatment of knee osteoarthritis in the middle aged. In this thesis, I have studied a population based cohort of middle-aged subjects (35-54 years, 42 % women) with chronic knee pain at baseline, to evaluate the longitudinal effect of muscle weakness on knee osteoarthritis development, the relationship between muscle function and joint load and the effects of exercise on joint load. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain. Dimensions of fatigue and effects of physiotherapy

    Author : Anna Ericsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatigue; fibromyalgia; chronic pain; widespread pain; assessment; physiotherapy; exercise; education;

    Abstract : Aims. Fatigue is a severe problem for patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic widespread pain (CWP). READ MORE

  5. 3. Cause-Specific Mortality and Physical Fitness in Mental Disorders - Epidemiological and Internventional Studies

    Author : Malin Henriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mental disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Physical fitness; Exercise; Intervention Studies; Primary Health Care; Dose-response; Randomized Controlled Trial;

    Abstract : Mental illnesses are common and constitute a substantial health-related and financial burden on both the individual and society. Mental disorders in general have increased risk of somatic morbidity. An early age of onset is commonly seen in anxiety disorders and the prevalence of these disorders has increased in youth in recent years. READ MORE

  6. 4. Aspects of work and health in women with fibromyalgia

    Author : Annie Palstam; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fibromyalgia; chronic pain; pain; tender points; work; work ability; health; women; physical; physical capacity; physical workload; resistance exercise; focus groups;

    Abstract : Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by persistent widespread pain, increased pain sensitivity and tenderness. FM is also associated with fatigue, psychological distress, impaired physical capacity, activity limitations and impacts the ability to work. READ MORE

  7. 5. Pain and health in adolescents and young adults – pieces of a puzzle

    Author : Julia Söderström Malmborg; Ann Bremander; Stefan Bergman; M. Charlotte Olsson; Elin Ekblom Bak; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; musculoskeletal pain; health status; physical activity; orthorexia nervosa; sports; sleep; stress; anxiety; depression; physical maturity; students; school; biopsychosocial;

    Abstract : Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a burden for the individual and for society, and it has a negative impact on overall health. The biological, psychological, and social factors that govern pain and health form a complex puzzle to put together. READ MORE