Search for dissertations about: "fear-avoidance"

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  2. 11. Factors influencing physical activity in patients with venous leg ulcer

    Author : Kirsti Skavberg Roaldsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background and Aim: Venous leg ulcer is a chronic condition characterized by a cyclical pattern of healing and recurrence leading to pain, disability, inactivity and reduced health. Physical activity is beneficial for venous circulation and general health, but knowledge is needed of determinants of physical activity and of possibilities for patients with leg ulcer to be physically active. READ MORE

  4. 12. Neck pain in air force pilots : on risk factors, neck motor function and an exercise intervention

    Author : Björn Äng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : biomechanics; cervical pain; electromyography; military pilots; movement quality; muscle fatigue; muscle strength; neuromuscular; physiotherapy; range of motion;

    Abstract : Neck pain is a medical problem in modern military aviation. While neck exercises are recommended, clinical trials of neck motor function have been less investigated. READ MORE

  5. 13. Psychosocial work conditions - cardiovascular disease, perceptions and reactive behavior

    Author : Mia Söderberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were to improve our understanding of (1) associations between adverse psychosocial work conditions and less explored cardiovascular outcomes, and (2) workers’ perceptions and reactive behaviour when exposed to such conditions. Psychosocial job environment was evaluated with the job demand-control and effort-reward imbalance models. READ MORE

  6. 14. Muscle strength and resistance exercise in women with fibromyalgia-a person-centred approach

    Author : Anette Larsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical Therapy; Fibromyalgia; Muscle Strength; Resistance Exercise; Person-centred care; ;

    Abstract : Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by generalized pain and associated with impaired physical capacity and activity limitations. Low-intensity exercise has been shown to be a safe way to exercise without risking an increase in diseasespecific symptoms. READ MORE

  7. 15. Best Practice Physiotherapy for Patients with Low Back Pain in Primary Care : Clinical Outcomes and Explanatory Factors

    Author : Maria Fors; Allan Abbott; Paul Enthoven; Eva Rasmussen Barr; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Clinical practice guidelines provide general recommendations informing best practice physiotherapy for low back pain (LBP). Despite increased research on LBP, the recommendations have barely changed over the last few decades and the burden of LBP remains. READ MORE