Search for dissertations about: "balance physiotherapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words balance physiotherapy.

  2. 1. Assessment of balance control in relation to fall risk among older people

    Author : Ellinor Nordin; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Anna Ramnemark; Gun-Britt Jarnlo; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; older people; falls; interactive gait; TUG; GUG; balance confidence; likelihood ratio; validity; reliability; risk factors; assessment; balance; gait; mobility; physical function; dual-task costs; step width; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Falls and their consequences among older people are a serious medical and public health problem. Identifying individuals at risk of falling is therefore a major concern. READ MORE

  4. 2. Digital fall prevention for older adults : Feasibility of a self-managed exercise application and development of a smartphone self-test for balance and leg strength

    Author : Linda Månsson; Marlene Sandlund; Erik Rosendahl; Maria Wiklund; Fredrik Öhberg; Rolf Moe-Nilssen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Accidental falls; Aged; Community-based participatory research; eHealth; Falls prevention; mHealth; Self-assessment; Self-management; physiotherapy; fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : As the numbers of older adults grow, fall prevention is vital to reduce health care needs due to falls and to increase quality of life. Balance and strength exercises have been found to be effective in fall prevention, however, long-term adherence is often poor. READ MORE

  5. 3. Force, falls and fear of falls in myotonic dystrophy type 1. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

    Author : Elisabet Hammarén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; myotonic dystrophy; physiotherapy; muscle force; postural balance; gait; reliability; cross-sectional; prospective;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a neuromuscular multisystemic disorder with slowly progressive muscle weakness. The overall purpose of this thesis was, in adult patients with DM1, to investigate factors of importance for functional balance skills and falls, and to investigate the natural course of muscle force and functional balance impairments, with reliable measurement methods. READ MORE

  6. 4. Exercise and team rehabilitation in older people with dementia : applicability, motivation and experiences

    Author : Anna Sondell; Erik Rosendahl; Nina Lindelöf; Karin Hellström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dementia; Exercise; Rehabilitation; Residential Facilities; Postural Balance; Frail Elderly; Motivation; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : The world’s population is aging. With the growing population of older people, dementia disorders are becoming increasingly common. Dementia disorders are progressive and include impairments in cognitive and physical function, which lead to increased risks of inactivity, falls, fractures, and comorbidity. READ MORE

  7. 5. Losing control and developing concerns : The complexities of ageing postural control and fall-related concerns

    Author : Mascha Pauelsen; Lars Nyberg; Ulrik Röijezon; Irene Vikman; Jorunn Lægdheim Helbostad; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ageing; postural balance; postural control; sensory and motor systems; fall-related concerns; fear of falling; neurological models; Physiotherapy; Fysioterapi;

    Abstract : With the world population shifting its proportions towards higher ages, it is imperative to increase healthspan rather than lifespan, both for the sakes of community sustainability as well as individual quality of life. One of the main means to obtain healthy ageing, is a concept called active ageing, as activity has shown to slow down the natural ageing process. READ MORE