Search for dissertations about: "foot pain"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words foot pain.
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1. Foot lesions in diabetic patients aged 15-20 years : a population-based study
Abstract : Foot problems are not only the most common but in general also the most severe of the diabetic complications. The age group 15-50 yrs in this study was chosen because these patients were considered to be at their most active age and were felt to require optimal foot function. READ MORE
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2. Cold feet in children with neurological disorders
Abstract : These studies focused on presence of cold feet in children with neurological disorders and raised the questions: Does acupuncture affect skin temperature? Are cold feet a general symptom in children with neurological disorders? Are cold feet associated with other symptoms? What are the moods, health, and daily life experiences of these children’s parents? Study I assessed effects of acupuncture on skin temperature in children with neurological disorders. The study was of pilot character, to determine if further investigation in a larger, well-characterised group could be worthwhile. READ MORE
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3. Day surgery; routines, pain and recovery
Abstract : Day surgery in Sweden is increasing both in numbers and in types of procedures. Also older and sicker patients are often included in day case surgery programs, which puts an extra demand on good practice. Methods: Study I: Questionnaires regarding routines used in 2005 were sent to all day surgery clinics in Sweden. READ MORE
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4. Self-care, foot problems and health in Tanzanian diabetic patients and comparisons with matched Swedish diabetic patients
Abstract : The overall aim was to study self-care, foot problems and self-perceived health in 150 consecutively invited Tanzanian diabetic patients and to compare them with gender- and age-matched Swedish diabetic patients (n=150) from a middle Sweden area. The main study was cross-sectional and took place at a diabetes clinic in Dar es Salaam. READ MORE
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5. Patient education and foot disability in juvenile idiopathic arthritis : a physiotherapy perspective
Abstract : Introduction: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (RA) influences the child in different aspects and needs multi-professional treatment. Physical therapists' major goal is to maintain or increase physical activity, e.g. with education programs and custom-made foot orthoses. READ MORE